2024
Am Eisacktal-Radweg von Innsbruck nach Venedig

Cycle tour along the Eisacktal cycle path

From Innsbruck to Venice

Innsbruck  Verona  Venice

  • Ötzi in Bolzano, Wine from Trentino, the amphitheatre in Verona, thermal springs in Abano Terme
  • Daily routes ●●●●○, Altitude profile ●●●○○

Days
10

Ø km per day
55

Where once trade routes and railroad lines ran, today it is great to travel by bike. The best example of this is the Eisack Valley Cycle Route to Venice. Your journey takes you from Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, over the Brenner Pass and the festival city of Verona to the lagoon metropolis of Venice. The trip combines Austria‘s mountain panoramas with the Eisacktal cycle path to Bolzano and along the Adige river to the northern Adriatic Sea - pure variety! Experience the tangible Austrian-Italian past, the sun-drenched vineyards of Trentino and Abano Terme‘s thermal springs on the Eisacktal cycle path to Venice in South Tyrol. Virtually traffic-free, you‘ll cycle on modernized bike paths built on former railroad tracks and causeways. From Verona onwards, you will cycle on mainly low-traffic secondary roads. The bike tour on the Eisacktal cycle path to Venice is almost climb-free due to the transfer to the Brenner Pass, which is already included in the tour price.

 

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    IT-ETIV9
  • Start / Finish
    Innsbruck / Venice
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 435 km
    Daily routes ●●●●○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
Eisack Valley cycle path from Innsbruck to Venice

Day 1: Individual arrival in Innsbruck

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.

 

Innsbruck

Welcome to Innsbruck!

Day 2: Innsbruck – Brixen, approx. 50 km + transfer to the Brenner Pass

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.

 

Zwölferturm Sterzing

Zwölferturm Sterzing

Day 3: Bressanone – Bolzano, approx. 40 km

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.

 

Klausen

Klausen

Day 4: Bolzano – Trento, approx. 70 km

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!

Lake Kaltern

Lake Kaltern

Day 5: Trento – Ala / Rivalta, approx. 45 / 60 km

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

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Fountain of Neptune Trento

Fountain of Neptune in Trento

Day 6: Ala – Verona, approx. 65 / 50 km

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.

 

Trento Cathedral Square

Trento Cathedral Square

Day 7: Verona – Vicenza, approx. 70 km

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!

Verona

Verona

Day 8: Vicenza – Abano Terme, approx. 35 km

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.

Verona

Verona

Day 9: Abano Terme – Venice-Mestre, approx. 50 km

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.

 

Day 10: Individual departure or extension

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.

Venice Canal

Venice Canal

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival on Saturdays from 27.04.2024 to 05.10.2024

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
27.04. - 04.05.
22.09. - 05.10.
from1349 €
Season B
05.05. - 18.05.
01.09. - 21.09.
from1399 €
Season C
19.05. - 31.08.

from1449 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 9 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4*-level,
    in Rivalta at national 2*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Venice-Mestre, no limit on number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Transfer Innsbruck – Brenner incl. bike
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. –  8 p.m.)
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Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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For our younger cyclists

Due to the demanding stages and the altitude profile, we do not recommend this trip for children.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

459 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Innsbruck
 DBL

85 €

 SGL

135 €

Venedig-Mestre
 DBL

79 €

 SGL

135 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
109 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
279 €

Rental bike types

  • 21-gear unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 1.80 m)
  • Electric bike
Equipment

Bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, puncture repair kit

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21-gear rental bike

109 €

Electric bike

279 €

All prices are per person

Brief info

  • Booking code
    IT-ETIV9
  • Start / Finish
    Innsbruck / Venice
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 435 km
    Daily routes ●●●●○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Parking information
    Public garage, approx. 17 € / day, payable on site.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Return journey to Innsbruck
    On your own by train, connections several times a day, 0 – 2 changes, duration approx. 4.5 – 6 hours.
    Alternatively, shared transfer from Mestre to Innsbruck. Departure: Mondays and Thursdays. Cost: 170 EUR per person (min. 6 people/ in May min. 4 people).
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility advice
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.
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Cycle tour along the Eisacktal cycle path

Days
10

Ø km per day
55