Adige cycle path: Reschensee - Lake Garda

Look forward to the small, lively border town of Reschen on Lake Reschen, which is idyllically located in the border triangle of Austria, Switzerland and Italy. To the northeast of Reschen, only a 20-minute walk away, the Adige spring rises at an altitude of 1525m. It meanders through the whole of South Tyrol before it grows into a large river and finally flows into the Adriatic Sea. With around 415 kilometers, the Adige is the second longest river in Italy! On your bike tour you will explore and discover part of the Adige. In the evening there is a personal tour briefing at the hotel and the bikes are handed out. 

Your bike tour begins in an idyllic landscape, because you cycle directly along the beautiful Reschensee lake, from whose surface the famous church tower in Graun protrudes and encourages all cyclists to take a photo stop. Enjoy the Adige cycle path, because it always leads slightly downhill to Schlanders. Take a break in Glurns, the smallest town in Italy, which impresses with a completely preserved city wall, and stroll through the narrow streets of the town. You will reach Schlanders, the pulsating center of the Vinschgau, in a good mood. Strolling, shopping, tasting and enjoying should be on your program today.

Today the Adige cycle path leads you through the wonderful apple orchards of the Vinschgau. Passing castles and palaces such as Juval Castle which is owned by famous extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner you roll comfortably with impressive views of the Ortler massif and the Stilfserjoch to Merano. Look forward to the beautiful Merano, whose city-center can be reached on low-traffic routes along the Passer River. Look forward to a glamorous town, to architectural diversity, arbor lanes for strolling and shopping, to Mediterranean promenades and green parks in front of an alpine backdrop. 

Today you have a hard time deciding, because two route choices lead to Bolzano. You cycle either further along the Adige or more impressively through the orchards above Lana and Eppan. The Messner Mountain Museum Firmian is also located here in the well-renovated Sigmundskron ruins, which is definitely worth a visit. The circular course, designed in collaboration with Reinhold Messner, also includes the area around Sigmundskron Castle. The fortress that towers over Bolzano offers a fantastic view of the Texel Group and the Ötztal Alps. Whatever you decide, you can look forward to the South Tyrolean capital Bolzano. Stroll through the famous arcades, marvel at the imposing cathedral or simply enjoy a cappuccino on Piazza Walther. 

You cycle past Messner Mountain Museum Firmian in the area of ​​the South Tyrolean Wine Route past many castles, palaces and ruins to the wine village Eppan. Take a break and marvel at the impressive structure with battlements, walls, bay windows, double arched windows and open stairs. A visit to the well-known St. Michael-Eppan winery is also worthwhile, before you continue past countless vineyards and elegant country houses to Lake Kaltern, which impresses with its panoramic location. On the east bank of Lake Kaltern, you cycle via Klughammer with the famous Leuchtenburg back to the Adige and to Auer. Look forward to the small wine village with its historic mansions, narrow streets and courtyards, which exudes an enchanting charm.

The well-paved Adige cycle path brings you today in a brisk ride to Salurn, the largest white wine-growing region in South Tyrol. From here you will finally come to the Italian-speaking area of ​​your bike tour. In Salurn, marvel at the imposing waterfall at the back of the village. Then you cycle comfortably to the center of the old council city of Trento, capital of Trentino. Let yourself be pampered here and visit the Castello del Buonconsiglio, the former seat of the prince-bishops and the cathedral square with the Cathedral of San Vigilio, consecrated in 1145. Marvel at the Palazzo Pretorio and the Neptune Fountain. 

On the Adige cycle path you cycle through picturesque vineyards to Rovereto with its enchanting center and to the lonely town of Mori. A highlight awaits those with a sweet tooth. Try the well-known pistachio ice cream in the Gelateria Bologna, it is really a treat. Well strengthened, you cycle on a separately guided cycle path and master the small San Giovanni Pass (150 m). You will be rewarded with a wonderful view of Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. With pleasure you roll down towards your destination to Torbole and Riva. 

A wonderful bike tour comes to an end this morning after breakfast. But Lake Garda tempts you to stay longer. We would be happy to book additional nights for you.