Adige Cycle Path from Innsbruck to Bolzano

relaxed through the Alps

Map

Route

Tour profile

Mostly paved cycle paths and rural roads in the river valleys of the Inn and Adige rivers. A bus will take you from Landeck to Nauders. From there you will cycle uphill 70 metres in altitude until you reach Reschenpass (mountain pass). Afterwards, you can enjoy cycling downhill for more than 1,200 metres in altitude to Bolzano. In order to stay on calm roads, cycling some small climbs will be necessary.

Day 1: Innsbruck

Individual arrival. Welcome to 3-time Olympic City of Innsbruck. The city in the heart of the Alps is best known as a winter sport destination with special flair but you’ll be surprised about the colourful ambience awaiting you in the warmer seasons. So please make sure to take your time to enjoy the cultural variety of Innsbruck.

Day 2: Innsbruck – Imst, approx. 60 km

The Inn Cycle Path measures some 500 kilometres from St. Moritz in Switzerland to Passau in Germany. Some of those kilometres you’ll ride through the Inn Valley, surrounded by imposing mountain chains. The more or less flat bicycle path leads the way to the famous Cistercian monastery of Stams and then on to the Rafting and Canyoning centre of Haiming. A romantic and slightly hilly ride through a beautiful pine forest will lead you to Imst. Just before Imst, by Roppen you reach a Kneipp water-treading basin Römerbad, where you can cool off your legs on hot days.

Day 3: Imst – Holiday region Reschensee + Obervinschgau, approx. 55 km (without transfer 105 km)

After a hearty breakfast you cycle from Imst to Landeck. From there you take the shuttle up to Nauders. Soon afterwards you cross the border to Italy at Reschenpass and with it the main Alpine ridge. You cycle downhill towards Malles past Reschenstausee reservoir with the sunken church tower of Altgraun, one of the most famous photo motifs of Italy. Enjoy the first evening on South Tyrolean soil and enjoy strolling through the old alleyways of the town.

Day 4: Holiday region Reschensee + Obervinschgau – Merano, approx. 60 km

Today you cross the entire Val Venosta. The route leads from an altitude of more than 1,000 m down to the town of Merano which is located at an altitude of 350 m. Most of the route follows the course of River Adige. From your starting place this pleasant cycling stretch leads down to the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glorenza. Past the marble town of Laas you get to Naturns and eventually – past the impressive Kastellbell castle – to the spa town Merano. Enjoy an evening walk through town along the “Passer” promenade surrounded by subtropical flora.

Day 5: Adventure in Merano

Variety is the order of the day – and the spa town of Merano offers great opportunities for it: a visit to the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, a panoramic walk in the historic village of Tyrol with stunning views of the magnificent mountains or simply a day of wellness at the spa? A bicycle ride along the Passer River to St. Leonhard promises refreshment, and a visit to the interactive local history museum of the Tyrolean freedom fighter Andreas Hofer rounds off the day’s program with a cultural highlight.

Day 6: Merano – Holiday region Castelfeder, approx. 50 km

There is plenty to see along this route: Niederlana’s famous Schnatterpeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. And - after the optional visit of Bolzano you’ll have the wonderful opportunity to refresh your legs at Lake Caldaro.

Day 7: Holiday region Castelfeder – Bolzano, approx. 30 km

Yesterday you have already passed by Bolzano. Today you either ride on direct way along River Adige or over the more interesting track passing by the lakes Montiggler right towards the centre of Bolzano. Enjoy to stroll on the footsteps of Ötzi or to relax at Walther Square.

Day 8: Bolzano

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 7 nights

  • Daily breakfast 

  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

  • Bus transfer from Landeck – Nauders incl. bike 

  • GPS-tracks available

  • Maps and information material per room

  • Cycle App (we recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth ride)

  • Local taxes in all hotels

  • Service-Hotline 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S1   01.05. - 14.05.25
    S2   15.05. - 14.07.25
    S3   15.07. - 25.09.25

    Extras

    Discounts extra bed: (in double room with 2 full paying adults)
    Children 0-13,99 years -25%
     
    Bicycles & equipment
    21-speed bike 95
    E-bike 240
    Children bike, children seat, children trailer, tagalong on request
       
    Transfer (reservation necessary)
    Transfer back from Bolzano - Innsbruck incl. bike 95
       
    Additional nights
    Innsbruck (dbl/sgl) 90/130
    Bolzano (dbl/sgl) 102/140

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    You will stay in selected 3*-hotels.


    Innsbruck: Austria Trend Hotel Congress
    Imst: Hotel Neuner
    St. Valentin/Burgeis/Mals: Hotel Stocker, Hotel Tyrol, Hotel Hirschen
    Meran: Hotel Flora, Hotel Europa Splendid, City Hotel Merano
    Region Castelfeder: Hotel Turmwirt, Hotel Amadeus
    Bolzano: Hotel Post Gries


    Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycle incl. pannier

    You have the possiblity to chose between the following bike types:

    • 21-speed-touringbike (men- or womenframe)
    • E-Bike

    All touringbikes are equipped with a Shimo Alvia - derailleur gear, Shimano-V-brake, 28 zoll rim and a comfortable touringsaddle.


    E-Bike | Electrical bikes | Pedelecs

    The electro bike is equipped with a Shimano 8-speed system. You will use a 10 ampere battery for total enjoyment.

    With an E-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electro bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Innsbruck (INN), Cost of a taxi from Innsbruck airport to the hotels will be approx. € 30,-.
    Take bus line F to Innsbruck main station, from there to your hotel


    Arrival by car

    Austria Trend Hotel Congress has an underground car park, which is available to you if pre-registered in advance for approx. € 90,- per week.

    Even if you are staying in another hotel, you can park your car in the underground car park of Austria Trend Hotel Congress or in another underground car park nearby to your hotel. Price according to notice or information at your hotel reception.

    For your journey please keep in mind that Austrian highways are toll roads!​​​​​​

    • Motorway exit (A 12) Innsbruck East coming from Kufstein or exit Innsbruck West coming from Landeck or Seefeld.
    • Drive towards the city center and follow the hotel guidance system resp. your navigation system to the hotel

    In case you travel without a navigation system, we’ll be happy to send you further instructions.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Innsbruck main station
    Cost of a taxi to the hotels will be between approx. € 10 -20


    Transfer

    Return transfer from Bolzano to Innsbruck (incl. bike) every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Reservation required - prices see in price list.


    Additional information

    Not recommended for children under 12 years.

    Your mobile phone number is requred at booking!

    Videos

    Travel stories

    5,1 of 6 Stars | 4
    Fantastic trip!  Well organized, good bikes for the terrain, amazing cycle infrastructure, great scenery...S.S. 06/23
    5,4 19.06.2023 | Philip G. Adige Cycle Path

    Adige 2023

    Overall an excellent experience. One weakness was the printed map. The scale and poor resolution made us dependent upon our phones for navigation. A Gpx file would have saved me manually plotting the route each night.
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 3
    • Per-Tour information 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 5
    • Price-performance ratio 5
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    5,8 11.06.2023 | Stuart S. Adige Cycle Path

    Innsbruck to Bolzano cycle holiday

    Fantastic trip! Well organized, good bikes for the terrain, amazing cycle infrastructure, great scenery.
    • Overall satisfaction 6
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Per-Tour information 6
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 6
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 6
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 6
    • Price-performance ratio 6
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    5,3 23.09.2019 | John R. Adige Cycle Path

    Adige 2019

    An excellent ride and we appreciated the ebikes for the hilly bits. unfortunately for 2 days it rained solid and on one of those the electrics on one of our bikes caused problems and only worked intermittently for about one third of that day. We boxed ...
    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Per-Tour information 5
    • Accomodation 5
    • Board 5
    • Luggage transport 6
    • Route description 5
    • On-site assistance 5
    • Route-character 6
    • Bicycle + equipment 4
    • Price-performance ratio 5
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    4,1 15.06.2019 | Jennifer B. Adige Cycle Path

    Adige 2019

    Hotel Amadeus at Ora and Tyrol at Mas were very good. Hotel Neuner at Imst and hotel Congress at Innsbruck were good. Siegler at Merano was ok. Post Gries breakfast was poor.
    • Overall satisfaction 4
    • Booking handling 4
    • Travel documents 3
    • Per-Tour information 5
    • Accomodation 4
    • Board 3
    • Luggage transport 5
    • Route description 5
    • Route-character 5
    • Bicycle + equipment 3
    • Price-performance ratio 4
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