Itinerary

The travel documents and hire bikes (if booked) are handed over in the late afternoon. A first stroll through the charming old town is a good idea.

A wonderful tour to start with! The old railway track from Brixen to Bolzano was adapted into a fantastic bike path. Going steadily downhill, the track leads you through the medieval town of Klausen with the monastery Säben. The valley is getting narrower and narrower and the vineyards of the most northerly wine-growing region of Italy are getting closer and closer. All too soon, you will reach Bolzano! You should take a walk through the arcades to the Ötzi museum (free admission with the Brixen Card) and stop at Piazza Walther before you will return to Brixen by train.

In the morning there will be a short transfer by shuttle bus to Elvas above Brixen. The route will lead you from village to village. On slightly hilly terrain, you will cycle across orchards with great views of the valleys Pustertal and Eisacktal. On the way back, you can visit the Augustinian Abbey of Neustift where you will find the world's smallest Bible.

In the morning there will be a transfer by train to the Brenner Pass. From the small border town Brenner, you will cycle on a newly extended bike path, mostly along the river Eisack, first to the little village Gossensass and immediately afterwards to Sterzing, the once mighty city of the Fugger. Here you can enjoy a long break before you will continue your tour on the bike path downhill to the beautiful Castle Reifenstein and Franzensfeste with the famous fortress. From there, only a few kilometers remain on your way back to Brixen.

Slightly uphill, the trail will lead you to Lake Varna. On your way around the lake you can take some time to swim in the refreshing waters. Also the Kneipp facility at the city of Varna could help you to refresh your body. Because the tour is not very long, you will have enough time to take advantage of the extensive offers of the BrixenCard (cable car ride to the Plose, various museums, guided tours, hiking adventures, etc.)

In the morning, transfer by train into the Pusteria Valley, to Brunico or TDobbiaco. You will follow the river Rienz, cycling mostly downhill on a beautiful bike path, leaving the valley behind you. The deep green Olang reservoir is located shortly before Brunico (local history museum). Then, the route will lead you comfortably through the lower Pusteria valley to the Mühlbacher Klause and into the Isarco valley and finally back to Brixen.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

Beautifully laid out cycle paths along the Eisack and Rienz rivers. You cycle partly on side roads with little traffic. Mostly downhill and asphalted, only on the stage to Lake Varna do you have to overcome small inclines and easily passable gravel paths.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Leistungen

Included

6 nights at the Hotel Krone in the selected room category
breakfast included
Well-organised route description
Detailed travel documents 1 x per room (DE, EN, FR)
1 bus transfer Bressanone - Elvas incl. bike
Train journeys Bolzano - Bressanone, Bressanone - Brennero, Bressanone - Dobbiaco, each incl. bike
1 Brixen Card with many free admissions and discounts
Navigation app and GPS data
Service hotline

Not included

Arrival and departure
parking fees
Spa and local taxes where applicable
transfers
Optional sightseeing tours
city maps
travel insurance
Expenses for personal use

Extras

Arrival / parking / departure

Bressanone railway station
Innsbruck or Verona airports
Garage approx. € 10,- per day, no reservation possible
Free, unguarded car park on the outskirts of Bressanone/Brixen

Hotel

Hotel Krone

★ ★ ★ ★

The bike hotel in Brixen South Tyrol with certified quality.

Griaß di, ciao or bon di... Alpine flavour paired with Italian finesse.

Brixen is located in South Tyrol, the northernmost province of Italy, and is a biking paradise spoilt by the weather thanks to its favourable location south of the main Alpine ridge.

On the trail of the Bike Transalp or the Giro d'Italia over the Dolomite passes, with the family through blossoming orchards, at the foot of the glaciers from mountain pasture to mountain pasture or even a multi-day crossing of the Alps in the saddle. Landscapes ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean, exciting bike trails and an extensive network of cycle paths offer tours from relaxed to fast-paced.

... and if, for once, the weather doesn't play ball, you can treat yourself to a rest day at the bike hotel and discover the historic centre of Brixen.

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Further information

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