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INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO - SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY SUMMARY Snow capped mountains, glittering lakes and rich aromas will overload the senses as you cycle the Adige Cycle Path through South Tyrol from Innsbruck in Austria to Bolzano in Italy. Lakes, mountains and lush green valleys combine to deliver wonderful cycling through the Alps of the South Tyrol. Beginning in Innsbruck you will cycle on bike paths through little villages and market towns to Imst, stopping in Stams to visit the Baroque Cistercian convent. Continue with a transfer to Reschenpass mountain pass, leaving you with only 100m of climbing before a glorious 1200m descent to Lake Reshensee. The submerged village of Graun has hidden beneath the Lake since 1950, with only the steeple of the 14th century church piercing the surface. Spending two nights in Merano you have the opportunity to cycle through the picturesque Passeiertal Valley before heading onwards to the wine regions along the South Tyrolean Wine Tour: Innsbruck to Bolzano Road. With rich green orchards and vineyards lining the route you will have ample opportunity Code: CASIB to enjoy the local produce. Type: Self-Guided Cycling Holiday Price: See Website Finally your trip ends in Bolzano where you may decide to spend an extra day or two visiting Dates: Saturdays between May— the many sights. The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology where 5300 year old Otzi the September Nights: 7 Iceman is displayed is of particular interest. Days: 8 Our Innsbruck to Bolzano cycling tour includes 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels on bed Cycling Days: 6 Start: Innsbruck and breakfast basis, door to door bag transfers, a detailed information pack, route notes and Finish: Bolzano maps. Bike hire is available as an optional extra and emergency support is of course included. Distance: 300km (186 miles) IS IT FOR ME? HIGHLIGHTS Pristine lakes and glorious mountains com- bined with vineyards and orchards, this trip is a photographers dream. Quiet bike paths The submerged village of Graun under Lake Reschensee. and roads which are predominantly flat or Cycling 1200m downhill from Reschenpass after a bus takes you 100m from the top. downhill make for gentle cycling days, apart Taking in the incredible views as you cycle through the Alps. from the odd short uphill. Cycling through picturesque Passeiertal Valley. Savouring some locally produced wine after a long days cycling. WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED CYCLING HOLIDAY WITH US? Accommodation: 7 Nights accommoda- Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided cycling holidays. As passionate and regular cyclists tion in 3* hotels. Meals: 7 Breakfasts we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding cycling Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great routes, breathtaking scenery and warm, good food and transfer. welcoming accommodation are all part of our winning formula. Bike Hire: Not included but we can ar- From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows South Tyrol inside range this for your cycling holiday and is an option on the booking form. out. They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth Information Pack: Comprehensive route knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. directions, information pack and maps. INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH Continuing your tour you will cycle through the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner, the ITINERARY: CAIB Haiming before arriving in Imst, the “Merano of castle houses a museum dedicated to the ’Magic North Tyrol”. If you arrive in Imst with a couple of of the Mountain’ and has several fine art Cycling Days: 6 hours to spare there is a popular and lovely hike collections Nights: 7 to Rosegarden Gorge. The entrance to the gorge Impressive views of the Italian South Provinces Days: 8 is only minutes from the city centre. Grade: Moderate highest mountain, The Ortler, and the second Overnight: Imst highest mountain pass in the Alps, Stelvio Pass, Day Route grace todays landscape. The Venosta train Day 3 operates between Mals and Merano if you would 1 Arrive in Innsbruck like to take the train for this part of your journey. 2 Cycle to Imst: 65km Cycle to Burgeis/Mals - 50km/31m 3 Cycle to Burgeis/Mals: 50km Overnight: Merano 4 Cycle to Merano: 65km Continuing your cycle along the River Inn, you 5 Cycle round Passeiertal: 40km pass the Zams monastery on the way to Day 5 6 Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer: 45/50km Landeck. A bus will then take you 40km to 7 Cycle to Bolzano: 35km Nauders where you will cycle less than 100 Cycle round Passeiertal– 40km/25m 8 Onward Travel metres in altitude uphill to the Reschen pass. From here it is downhill the whole way to Lake Today you can cycle into the Passeier Valley (or Reschensee just over the Italian border. Passeiertal) to the Sandwirt inn, birthplace of DETAILED DESCRIPTION Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer. If you Lake Reschensee has a fascinating history and wish a short break from cycling the 6km Day 1 is the largest lake in South Tyrol. Despite the Tappeiner trail offers a pleasant walk with some best efforts by the village of Graun residents the spectacular views over Merano. Arrival in Innsbruck lake was created in 1950 by the unification of two Overnight: Merano After your welcome briefing and bike fitting you smaller lakes. In doing so the village of Graun have the rest of the day to explore the provincial was submerged, only the steeple of the 14th Day 6 capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. Meet the animals century church tower still rises above the indigenous to the Alps at Alpen Zoo the highest surface. Legend says that the bells still ring out Cycle to Kaltern/Tramin/Auer - on cold winter nights. zoo in Europe. Enjoy dinner overlooking 45-50km/28-31m Innsbruck at the top of Bergisel Ski Jump. Also Continue on following minor roads to Mals or to highly recommended is a visit to Innsbruck’s Burgeis at the foot of the 12th century After leaving Merano you will arrive shortly at the famous old town with its City Tower and its Benedictine Monastery of Marienberg, which little village of Lana. Take some time to visit the “Golden Roof”. boasts the highest abbey in Europe at 1,340m. local church to witness the elaborately carved Romanesque frescos, recently discovered in the Schnatterpeck Altar. On your way to Lake Overnight: Innsbruck crypt, are amongst the best preserved in Europe. Kaltersee you will cycle along the South Tyrolean Day 2 Wine Road and through many vineyards and Overnight: Burgeis or Mals orchards. You will also pass several castles and Cycle to Imst - 65km/40m ruins but none as impressive as the imposing Day 4 Hocheppan Castle and St Pauls “Cathedral in the Setting off to Imst you will pedal on the former Country”. towpath along the River Inn, at the foot of Cycle to Merano - 65km/40m Martinswand a popular cliff face with climbers. Your day starts with a trip to Glurns with its Tonight you will stay in one of the cosy wine After cycling through little Austrian villages and perfectly preserved medieval city walls towns of Kaltern, Tramin or Auer. market towns you will arrive Stams where you surrounding its 876 residents. Then, you will Overnight: Kaltern, Tramin or Auer. can visit the Baroque Monastery. cycle via the Montani ruins, through Schlanders, down to Merano passing Reinhold Messner’s Juval Castle on the way. Bought in the 1970s by INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO THE ADIGE CYCLE PATH Day 7 Solo Cyclists TRAVEL INFORMATION Cycle to Bolzano - 35km/22m This trip is available with a solo supplement Travelling to/from Innsbruck Leaving the charming wine towns behind you can Grade By Air choose flat paths through the Adige valley or This cycle tour is graded moderate. The six take the alternative more scenic but more Innsbruck Airport is serviced by direct flights with cycling days vary from 35 - 65 km in length. demanding route via the stunning Montiggler Easyjet from Liverpool, London Gatwick and Bristol. With a connection in Frankfurt, Lufthansa lake. Finally you cycle past the Prince of Tyrol’s Navigation fortress, Sigmundskron Castle, with its 5m thick fly from most major UK and European airports. walls before arriving into Bolzano. We supply you with detailed route descriptions and maps as well as tourist information on all the Innsbruck By Train Overnight: Bolzano places of interest. Innsbruck is linked with London, via Paris and Day 8 Zurich (around 10 hours) by high speed train. Baggage Transfer Visit Rail Europe for prices and booking. Onward Travel Daily door to door baggage transfer is included in the price of your trip. We ask you to keep your Return travel to Innsbruck from Bolzano is a lovely place to spend an extra night baggage to a maximum of 1 bag per person Bolzano or two. It’s city with a strong cycling culture (maximum weight 20kg). evidenced by its many top end cycling shops and By Minibus lots of bike parking areas. Bolzano was also the Rental Bikes first Italian city to install a bicycle barometer There is a return transfer by minibus to Innsbruck which appears on one of the main bike lanes in Our rental bikes are 7 or 21 speed KTM trekking from Bolzano every Saturday for €48 per person the city and counts 8000 cyclists a day passing bikes in many different frame sizes.