On the way to Lake Achensee
From the InnBikePath to the “Via Bavarica Tyrolensis”

Right at the beginning of the journey you will explore some stunning sights and attractions of Innsbruck: the Golden Roof, the Imperial Court Church (also called „Schwarzmanderkirche“, which has originally been built as a tomb for Emperor Maximilian I., although he is not buried there), Castle Ambras or the alpine zoo, to mentioned just a few.


The bike-tour leads through the wild and romantic Tyrolean Upper Inn Valley, bounded by majestic mountain peaks; furthermore, the tour follows the opening and getting softer Lower Inn Valley.

Finally you arrive at the Achensee, where you can go on with the tour alongside the shore of the picturesque lake, which is situated in-between impressive mountains – similar to a fjord – shimmering in a Caribbean turquoise.
Don’t miss a trip from Jenbach to the lakeside with the nostalgic Achensee-tram; it is the oldest rack railway in Europe, solely run by steam.

Features
The length of the trips on day 2 and 4 can be adjusted individually


Program

Day 1: Individual arrival at Innsbruck
Life at the Alps Metropolis

Day 2: InnBikePath Tyrol West (Landeck/Imst/Telfs – Innsbruck approx. 80/60/30 km)
Starting at the train station in Innsbruck the trains of the Austrian Railway ÖBB will take you to the Upper Inn Valley where you will start your bike tour at your individually chosen town.
On your way back to Innsbruck you will explore a multitude of attractions as the castle of Landeck, the Zammer Lochputz – Tyrols mystic gorge, the gorge of Imst, the Roman Bath of Roppen – an idyllic facility for Kneipp treatment, the summer-outdoor-sports centre “Haiming”, the Monastery of Stams and last but not least the fascinating historic town center of Innsbruck, where you will spend another night.

Day 3: Innsbruck – Strass in the Ziller Valley (approx. 45 km)
Leaving Innsbruck you will arrive in the city of Hall next. As early as the 13th century the here quarried salt has been exported to many parts of Europe.
The Museum in the fortress Hasegg shows the machine which was used first for coining in the whole of Europe. Continuing towards Wattens, you pass the principal office and plant of Swarovski Crystals and their unique and highly fascinating “Swarovski Crystal Worlds”.
The silver town of Schwaz invites you to a visit to the silver mine, to the Zeiss-Planetarium, the castle of Freundsberg or to the House of People.
In Jenbach you are welcomed by the nostalgic steam cog railway to Lake Achensee, a picturesque lake in between mountains which is also known as the “Tyroleans’ Ocean”.
Above the city of Jenbach castle of Tratzberg, a real jewel among Austrian castles, opens its doors to a trip to the past!

Day 4: At the Lake Achensee (approx. 50 km)
Starting from Strass you will go back about 5 km to Jenbach first. Now, the nostalgic steam cog railway will bring you up to the lake. The east shore of the wonderfully located lake is an adorable backdrop for a relaxing bike tour to Achenkirch.
The way back leads you to Pertisau, passing Achenkirch or Maurach, it’s all downhill from there to Wiesling and on to Strass, where you will spend another night.

Day 5: Individual departure or extension


Included services
- 4 overnight stays including large breakfast buffet
- Day 2: Transfer with Austrian Railways within Tyrolean Upper Valley
- Luggage transport from Innsbruck to Strass
- Tickets for the nostalgic railway to Lake Achensee
- Extensive tour information and travel papers
- Daily TouroPhone from 9am to 6 pm

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Arrival
Daily arrival from Mai 22nd to September 25th 2011


Price per person

*** and hotels / guesthouses
Accommodation in double rooms	Euro	368,00
Additional fee for single rooms	Euro	88,00
Additional fee for half board	Euro	65,00

Extras

Rent-a-bike (incl. 14 l saddle bag and tool kit)	Euro	50,00
Transfer Strass–Innsbruck(booking on side possible)	Euro	35,00

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