Brixen - based in one hotel

Brixen - 4-star hotel Vitalhotel Goldene Krone

Cycling in the valleys of South Tyrol.

The cathedral city of Brixen is the perfect starting point for your cycling tour through the valleys of South Tyrol. Scenic routes along the rivers Eisack and Rienz lead to cultural and natural highlights. The Dolomites seem to be really close, from your bike you will look up to their rugged, imposing peaks. The small town of Klausen with its narrow streets and romantic squares spreads a medieval atmosphere, almost like in the distant past. You will visit the impressive Walther Square in Bolzano, with the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide and you will get a chance to enjoy a wonderfully creamy cappuccino in one of the cozy cafes. Every day you will discover and experience new things, and at the same time enjoy it to return to your comfortable hotel in the evenings.

Italy
Easy to moderate
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

You will get your travel documents and rental bikes (if booked). We recommend taking a first walk through the charming old town.

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.

Tour character

You will cycle on beautiful bike paths along the rivers Isarco and Rienz. Part of the tour will be cycled on side roads; mostly downhill on paved roads. Only during the trip to Lake Varna will you have to cycle up some short ascents and on gravel roads, which are in good condition.

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Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Brixen
  Season 1
27.04.2024 - 10.05.2024
28.09.2024 - 05.10.2024

daily
Season 2
11.05.2024 - 24.05.2024
07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

daily
Season 3
25.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

daily
Brixen based in one hotel, 7 days, Balcony room, IT-DMRBR-07GA
Base price
899.00
969.00
1,029.00
Surcharge half board 3x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher) 165.00 165.00 165.00
Surcharge single room 389.00 389.00 389.00
Brixen based in one hotel, 7 days, Comfort Room, IT-DMRBR-07GB
Base price
799.00
869.00
929.00
Surcharge half board 3x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher) 165.00 165.00 165.00
Surcharge single room 389.00 389.00 389.00
Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024
daily
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
daily
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
daily
Brixen based in one hotel, 7 days, Balcony room, IT-DMRBR-07GA
Base price
Surcharge half board 3x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Surcharge single room
Brixen based in one hotel, 7 days, Comfort Room, IT-DMRBR-07GB
Base price
Surcharge half board 3x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Surcharge single room
899.00
165.00
389.00
799.00
165.00
389.00
969.00
165.00
389.00
869.00
165.00
389.00
1,029.00
165.00
389.00
929.00
165.00
389.00
Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Brixen
Double room p.P. Balcony
Surcharge single room
Brixen
Surcharge single room
Brixen
Double room p.P. Komfort
Surcharge single room
109.00
49.00
49.00
95.00
49.00
109.00
49.00
49.00
95.00
49.00
109.00
49.00
49.00
95.00
49.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Brixen
  Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024

daily
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

daily
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

daily
Brixen
Double room p.P. Balcony 109.00 109.00 109.00
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
Brixen
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
Brixen
Double room p.P. Komfort 95.00 95.00 95.00
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
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21-gears unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
7-gears unisex incl. rental bike insurance
Rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
99.00
99.00
99.00
159.00
259.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services and extras

Services
Included
  • Accommodation in Hotel Goldene Krone in your selcted room category
  • Breakfast
  • Developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 Bus transfer from Brixen – Elvas incl. your bike
  • Train journeys from Bolzano – Brixen, Brixen – Brenner, Brixen – Toblach all incl. your bike
  • 1 Brixen Card for many free admissions and discounts
  • Rental bike insurance
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

 

Not included
  • Arrival and departure
  • costs for parking
  • city tax
  • transfers
  • optional sightseeing’s
  • city maps
  • Travel Insurance
  • costs of the private requirements
Extras

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Brixen train station
  • Innsbruck and Verona airport
  • Multi-storey car park approx. € 10 per day, to be paid on spot, reservation not possible
  • Free, unguarded parking on the outskirts of Brixen
 
Important notes

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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