Cycle tour along the Eisacktal cycle path

Pfiat di in Austria! Grab your bike and explore Innsbruck, famous for the Golden Roof. Located close to the River Inn, cycle through Innsbruck's old town, which is characterized by town houses and densely built-up narrow streets. Stroll through the Innsbruck Hofgarten, a listed park on the edge of the old town.

Today you travel by minibus or train from Innsbruck to the Brenner Pass. From the small town of Brenner you cycle into Italy. Your journey on the Isarco Valley cycle path to Venice begins! Following the course of the Isarco Valley cycle path, you cycle through the Fugger town of Vipiteno, past the Franzenfeste fortress and the tranquil Lake Varna. Once you arrive in the episcopal town of Brixen, you are now in the middle of the Eisack Valley. Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, it is worth taking a short walk through the historic alleyways, to the cathedral and the Hofburg. A cable car ride up the Plose, one of Bressanone's local mountains, rewards you with a beautiful view over the valley and the Dolomite peaks.

A few kilometers after Brixen you reach the small town of Klausen. Easily recognizable above the town center: Branzoll Castle and Säben Monastery. Further along the Isarco Valley cycle path, the valley narrows and you have reached Bolzano. The capital of South Tyrol is famous for the discovery of the glacier man Ötzi. He can be admired in the Archaeological Museum alongside exhibits on South Tyrolean history. The stately Baroque and Renaissance houses in Bolzano are just as worth seeing as Runkelstein Castle just outside.

You continue along the Isarco Valley cycle path towards Venice until the Isarco flows into the Adige. The route continues through orchards to Salurn on the South Tyrolean Wine Route. With the imposing ruins of the Haderburg castle still in view, the route continues to Trento. Situated in the Adige Valley between the Dolomites and Lake Garda, Trento's cityscape combines the influences of Italian and Austrian culture. The Castello del Buonconsiglio and the Piazza del Duomo with the Neptune Fountain are well worth a visit. A cable car ride to the mountain village of Sardagna is recommended for those who want to get up high. Views guaranteed!

Today you cycle along the Adige through Rovereto, among other places. The old town, dominated by a castle with small alleyways and Venetian-style buildings, is ideal for a breather. Picturesque Ala, the town of velvet, also has an interesting old town where Napoleon and Mozart once lived. The route continues along the Adige to Rivalta.

Today Verona is on your program! Take a leisurely stroll across the Piazza della Bra to the almost 2000-year-old Roman amphitheater. Where gladiators once fought, opera performances and concerts take place today. Very impressive! A walk across the Ponte Pietra and a visit to the Casa di Giulietta, the house from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, are a must, as is a climb up the San Pietro hill, which offers you a beautiful view over the Adige and Verona.

Today's stage on the Isarco Valley cycle path to Venice starts off flat, but as you enter the Colli Berici wine-growing region, the route becomes more hilly and therefore more strenuous. Your destination for the day, Vicenza, is known for its goldsmith's art. Take a walk and find out whether the claim that Vicenza is one of the most beautiful cities in Veneto is true. Admire the numerous villas by the famous architect Andrea Palladio, visit the cathedral and try Baccalà alla Vicentina, a specialty with stockfish. Accompanied by a glass of local wine. Perfetto!

Refreshed and invigorated, today you are heading to one of Italy's most famous spa resorts. If you like, use your stay for a wellness treatment or a visit to the thermal springs. If you still have enough time today, take a bus trip to nearby Padua. The Scrovegni Chapel and the Basilica of St. Anthony are well worth a visit, as is the venerable university where Galileo Galilei once taught.

The closer you get to your destination of Venice, the more you feel the sea. With a little tailwind, it's easy to pedal relaxed once again today. In Venice you are accommodated on the mainland. You can easily reach the Venetian islands by bus or bike. Marvel at the magnificent squares, the impressive palazzi and feel the Italian joie de vivre when you treat yourself to a Venezia Rosso at the end of your trip and soak up the vibrancy of this unique city.

Unfortunately, your cycle tour on the Isarco Valley cycle path to Venice ends today. We are happy to extend your vacation in Venice-Mestre with an extra night.