Via Claudia Augusta I Athletic

Augsburg - Bolzano/Verona

Itinerary

Route

The route is mostly on paved bike and agricultural roads, as well as side streets and through-roads with little traffic. Some sections are on gravel. Transfer over the Fern Pass (Biberwier - Fernsteinsee) Ascent of approx. 700 meters of altitude between Pfunds and the Reschen Pass, from the Reschensee to Meran there are some longer downhill sections.

Day 1: Augsburg
Visiting the Roman provincial capital “Augusta Vindelicorum”

Day 2: Augsburg – Schongau region, approx. 85 km
The name of the city of Augsburg goes back to the Roman provincial capital Augusta Vindelicorum, which was founded in 15 BC under Emperor Augustus. However, Augsburg became famous as the ‘Fugger city’. A visit to the Fuggerei, the oldest social housing in the world still in use today, is almost obligatory. On the way to Schongau, you should definitely pay a visit to the district town of Landsberg am Lech. This town really has charm. Schongau itself boasts a picturesque old town and an almost completely preserved city wall.

Day 3: Schongau region – Reutte nature park region, approx. 55 km
From Schongau, the route continues along the Lech towards Tyrol and thus towards the mighty Alpine arc. Even before the Austrian border, the “fairytale castle” of Neuschwanstein awaits visitors near Füssen.

Day 4: Reutte Nature Park Region – Landeck, approx. 65 km (without transfer approx. 75 km)
Shortly after Reutte, there is an ascent up to the Ehrenberger Klause with a remarkable fortress from the Thirty Years’ War. From Biberwier, you can take the rather demanding route over the Fernpass with the Via Claudia Huckepack bus. From Fernstein Castle, you then cycle via Nassereith through the picturesque Gurgltal. A “beery” experience awaits you in Tarrenz at Starkenberg Castle with its traditional private brewery. From Imst, you finally cycle along the Inn Cycle Path to the district capital Landeck.

Day 5: Landeck – Lake Reschensee holiday region & Upper Vinschgau, approx. 85 km
The cycle path runs alongside the Inn from Landeck to Pfunds. After Pfunds, the route passes through Swiss territory for about 10 kilometers. From Martina in the Lower Engadine, there are about 400 meters of altitude to cycle along a few switchbacks up to the Norbertshöhe. After a short downhill stretch to Nauders, a gentle ascent leads up to the Reschenpass, where you cross the border into Italy and the main Alpine ridge. Passing the Reschen reservoir, with one of South Tyrol’s most famous photo motifs – the sunken church tower of Altgraun – you cycle rapidly down towards Mals. Enjoy your first evening in South Tyrol in the old alleys of the town.

Day 6: Lake Reschensee holiday region & Upper Vinschgau – Meran, approx. 65 km
Now it is time to cross the entire Vinschgau. The route leads from around 1,200 m above sea level in Burgeis down to 350 m above sea level in Meran. Often you will follow the course of the Adige River. From the starting point, this pleasure tour first leads down to Glurns, the smallest town in the Alpine region. Via the marble village of Laas, you will then reach Naturns and finally - past the striking Kastelbell Castle - the spa town of Meran. Here you can relax on an evening stroll along the Passer promenades, surrounded by subtropical flora.

Day 7: Meran – Bolzano via Kalterer See, approx. 70 km
There are many attractions along 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. The ripe and finely processed fruits of the vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine Route are a real treat for the taste buds. Enjoy a glass of fine wine at Lake Kaltern or at one of the two wild and romantic Montiggler Lakes, or at the end of your trip at the vibrant Waltherplatz in the center of Bolzano.

Day 8: Bolzano
Individual departure or extension

Day 1 - 6: Until Merano the route is the same as above

Day 7: Merano – Salurn/Mezzocorona, approx. 65-75 km
Whether it’s the Sarntal Alps, the Dolomites, or the Mendel Ridge that set the direction for the Adige Valley, the cycle path winds its way through the lush South Tyrolean lowlands, following the Adige River, slipping through the historically significant Salurn Pass, and continuing into the Trentino valley basin. The unspoiled villages in this northern Italian wine region invite you to end your day’s cycling in a relaxed atmosphere.

Day 8: Salurn/Mezzocorona – Northern Lake Garda, approx. 75 km
The route continues downstream along the Adige until the Doss Trento pushes its rocky flanks into the river. The old town of Trento at its feet, with its interesting and historically significant monuments, as well as the small town of Rovereto further south, where modern architecture successfully bridges the gap to Venetian history, provide nature-loving cyclists with a taste of culture. At Mori, you leave the Adige Valley and, after a slight climb to the Passo San Giovanni (287 m), you roll downhill through picturesque surroundings to your stage destination on the shore of the deep mountain lake.

Day 9: Northern Lake Garda – Verona, approx. 80 km
A short climb takes you back up into the Vallagarina. Continuing south, the Adige Valley becomes increasingly charming. Although the flanks of the Lessini Mountains move closer again and narrow the traffic routes in the Adige Valley, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Valpolicella wine hills north of Verona from the hilltop. You roll energetically along the Adige canals into the much-vaunted and music-loving city of Verona.

Day 12:  Verona
Individual return journey or extension.

Services

  • 7/9 nights incl. shower/toilet

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation

  • Shuttle transfer over the Fernpass

  • Reutte Aktiv Card (reduced admission to the Alpentherme Ehrenberg, adventure museum...)

  • Tirol West Card (reduced admission to museums, including the Via Claudia Augusta documentation center...)

  • Maps and information material + cycle tour app and GPS data (we recommend taking a power bank and phone holder for a smooth process)

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   01.05. - 14.05.26
Augsburg - Bolzano / 8 days
S2   15.05. - 14.07.26
Augsburg - Bolzano / 8 days
S3   15.07. - 25.09.26
Augsburg - Bolzano / 8 days
S1   01.05. - 14.05.26
Augsburg - Verona / 10 days
S2   15.05. - 14.07.26
Augsburg - Verona / 10 days
S3   15.07. - 25.09.26
Augsburg - Verona / 10 days

Extras

Discounts 3rd bed (with 2 full paying adults in dbl)
until 13,99 years (recommended from 14 years!) -20%
14-99 years -10%
   
Bikes and equipment
21-speed 105
30-speed Superior 185
E-Bike 260
E-MTB (to Bolzano/to Verona) 350/380
   
Additional nights
Augsburg (dbl/sgl) 89/128
Bolzano (dbl/sgl) 112/165
Verona (dbl/sgl) 99/139
   
Transfers (price per person)
from Bolzano (min. 2 pax) Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays 200
from Verona (min. 2 pax) Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays 290

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 be accommodated in typical hotels at the 3-star-category


Augsburg - Bolzano:

Augsburg: Biohotel Bayerischer Wirt
Schongau: Hotel Rössle
Reutte: Hotel Maximilian
Landeck: Hotel Mozart
Reschensee/Obervinschgau: Hotel Hirschen, Hotel Stocker
Meran: Hotel Flora
Bolzano: Hotel Post Gries

Augsburg - Verona:

Augsburg: Biohotel Bayerischer Wirt
Schongau: Hotel Rössle
Reutte: Hotel Maximilian
Landeck: Hotel Mozart
Reschensee/Obervinschgau: Hotel Hirschen, Hotel Stocker
Meran: Hotel Flora
Castelfeder: Comfort Hotel Erica
Belluno Veronese: Hotel Olivo
Verona: Hotel San Marco


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 women frame)
  • 30-speed Superior (men or women frame)
  • E-Bike (E-MTBs available for some tours)

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: Munich (MUC)
Munich Airport - Augsburg main station; duration approx. 1h40; approx. € 35,- p.p.


Arrival by car

Parking:  Direct parking at the hotel Bayerischer Wirt (Hotel example), € 5,- per day. If you will be booked in a different hotel we kindly ask you to contact us for a parking alternative. 

Arrival from Germany via highway A8 or via A3, A7 and B2.
Arrival from Austria via highway A1 and A8, or via A1 and A92.


Arrival by train

Train station: Augsburg
Train connections from Munich/Munich airport via: Deutsche Bahn (Federal German Railway)

Munich Airport - Augsburg main station; duration approx. 1h40; approx. € 30,- p.p.

A taxi from Augsburg main station to the hotel Bayrischer Wirt will take you approx. 15 Minutes and will cost approx. € 20-25,-


Transfers

From Bolzano - Augsburg:
return transfer on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, pick-up from your hotel in Bolzano: to be requested and paid for at the time of booking, see prices.

From Verona - Augsburg:
return transfer on Thursday, pick-up from your hotel in Verona: to be requested and paid for at the time of booking, see prices.


Additional Information

  • Please inform us about your mobile phone number at booking that we can contact you during the tour in case of a change in the schedule.
  • City Tax to be paid on spot.

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Travel stories

5,5 of 6 Stars | 16
This variant of the Via Claudia Augusta is brand new in our program - we are looking forward to your feedback!
5,8 09.09.2024 | Elizabeth Anne I. VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA I

Down Under

We had a great holiday - everything ran very smoothly. Our only comment is that it would have been good to take a break at some point - maybe midway through the tour
  • Overall satisfaction 6
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,7 09.07.2024 | Jane S. VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA I

Augsburg to Bozen - July 2024

Hotels very good. Really welcoming and comfortable. Some had restaurants which were excellent (made a change from pizza). The instruction booklet was sometimes incorrect. May be a "lost in translation" from German to English now and again. The first ...
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 5
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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5,8 11.07.2023 | Eitan N. VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA I

Via Claudia 2023

  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 5
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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5,9 08.08.2022 | Christine A. VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA I
We found Inn Tours information very good, and their bikes and panniers excellent.. overall the Hotels selected were good, and breakfasts very good. I found Urban to be very responsive to my needs, we had booked this tour 2 years ago and had to cancel ...
  • Overall satisfaction 6
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 6
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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