Adige Cycle Route

• Mostly paved/asphalted bike paths, farm roads, quiet side roads and local thoroughfares
• Well-signposted cycle path network

Touring bicycle
Pedelec/E-Bike

Also for teenagers from the age of approx. 12 years (high amount of cycling enthusiasm required)

• Every Wednesday and Sunday from May 1^st to September 15^th 2023

• Nauders-Bolzano - 7 days | 6 nights (incl. days of arrival and departure)

• Stretch trip - approx. 180 cycling kilometres

• Nauders-Riva del Garda - 7 days | 6 nights (incl. days of arrival and departure)

• Stretch trip - approx. 250 cycling kilometres

• Nauders-Verona - 8 days | 7 nights (incl. days of arrival and departure)

• Stretch trip - approx. 305 cycling kilometres

• Individual cycling trip

• From 2 persons (single travellers on application)

"Experiencing the borders“ - On your arrival day you will get a feel of life on the border. Only about five kilometres away lie the national borders of both Italy and Switzerland. In the summer months, the region around the Reschenpass offers countless opportunities to experience the mild temperatures with many outdoor activities and time to make your own personal "border crossings".

From Nauders to the Reschenpass, the border between Austria and Italy. You cycle along the Reschensee (lake) with one of the most famous photo opportunities in South Tyrol, the church tower of Altgraun, encircled and half submerged by the lake. Then you cycle, mainly downhill, to today's stage destination. Enjoy your first evening in South Tyrol with the narrow streets of your stage town.

Today, accompanied by the sound of the Adige River, you will cycle through the entire Vinschgau area, rolling down about 900 vertical meters (nearly 3000ft) from Malles to Merano through the well-known fruit-growing regions. First you will reach with Glorenza, the smallest town in the Alps. You will then arrive in Naturno via the marble town of Laas and finally - passing the striking castle of Kastelbell, the spa town of Merano. Relax here with an evening walk around the town on the Passer Promenade amidst a world of subtropical plans.

Today relaxation is on the program and Merano offers some great options: a walk in the rose garden, a panoramic stroll round the ‘Dorf Tyrol’ area or maybe a visit to the famous spa? But if you don’t want a rest from your bike, it's best to take a trip to the Passeiertal (Passeier valley), the former home of Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer.

There is much to be admired on this route; the famous Schnatterpeck Altar in the church of Niederlana, the highest church tower in South Tyrol in Terlan, as well as numerous castles and ruins on both sides of the valley. After the chance for a short detour to/around Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, there is a pleasant opportunity to cool down on the lake Caldarro and rest any tired bike legs. The stage destination is the holiday region Castelfeder with the villages of Ora, Montagna, Egna and Salorno, where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends.

Yesterday you passed near Bolzano. Today, the route either leads along a very direct path along the Adige river or, as part of a small tour extension including a climb, over the very scenic route along the Montiggler lakes to the centre of Bolzano. And here you will have a pleasure in discovering the bustling city or simply relaxing at well-known Walther square.

There is much to be admired on this route: the famous Schnatterpeck Altar in the church of Niederlana, the highest church tower in South Tyrol in Terlan, as well as numerous castles and ruins on both sides of the valley. After the chance for a short detour to/around Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, there is a pleasant opportunity to cool down on the lake Caldarro and rest any tired bike legs. The stage destination is the holiday region Castelfeder with the villages of Ora, Montagna, Egna and Salorno, where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends.

The route continues along the Adige River through orchards to Salorno, where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends. The end of this stage is Trento, where you will be welcomed by the very interesting old town with its cathedral and Buonconsiglio castle.

The last leg will take you via Rovereto and Mori to Lake Garda. After a short ascent to the Passo San Giovanni (287 m – 950ft) offering great views, the descent follows the lake to Torbole and then further along the lake to Riva del Garda.

Along the canals of the Adige river, the cycle path leads you through small towns such as Rovereto and Pilcante to Avio or to the small village of Belluno Veronese. Here since the 15th century, according to connoisseurs, the finest wine in all of Italy is grown. Although this region is located less than 10 kilometres as the crow flies from Lake Garda, very few tourists are present. Enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of your stage destination with a glass of fine wine.

Verona is already in sight, in Rivalta there is a small climb to overcome, but soon you reach the romantic city of Romeo & Juliet. Enjoy strolling around and exploring the medieval old town, the famous Arena and all the secrets of this very special city.