From Landsberg to Lake Garda

Day 1: Arrival in Landsberg

You will meet your guide in the late afternoon at the hotel in Landsberg am Lech. We will discover the old town on the upper bank of the river Lech during a walk. The main square with its beautiful rococo facades and the 15th century Bayer Gate are particularly worth seeing.

Day 2: Heading for the Alps - approx. 81 km

Our bike route takes us along the river Lech and the Via Claudia Augusta. First stop in the morning in Epfach and then in Altenstadt to see the Romanesque basilica of St. Michael, which is considered a rarity. Next, we head towards the Alps and stop by some lakes where we can take a refreshing swim. We continue our journey on the ancient Roman road until we arrive at Peiting, where we explore the excavation site of a Roman atrium house. Afterward, we cycle through some hilly terrain, passing by the Lech dam and continuing alongside the picturesque Forggensee lake. Our next destination is Füssen, where we take a city walk through the former summer residence of the prince-bishops of Augsburg.

Day 3: On the Via Augusta - approx. 48 km

Today, our route takes us towards the mountains. By midday, we will arrive at the charming town of Reutte located in the Lech valley, where we can visit the ruins of Ehrenberg. We then cycle downhill to the picturesque Heiterwang am See, surrounded by stunning mountain vistas. Continuing through the serene alpine village of Bichlbach, we reach our final destination for the day, Ehrwald. Located at the foot of the Wetterstein and Zugspitze mountains, Ehrwald offers an impressive alpine panorama.

Day 4: In the Inn Valley - approx. 77 km.

We transfer by bus to Fernstein Castle. We then cycle to Nassereith. We follow the original route of the Via Claudia Augusta to Imst. We walk through the Rosengarten gorge, one of the most precious mountain biotopes in Tyrol. We saddle up again and soon reach the Inn, which we follow to Landeck. From a distance we can already see its imposing castle. Our e-bikes take us along the 2000m high peaks to Pfunds, where we spend the night.

Day 5: From the Alpine ridge to South Tyrol - approx. 97 km.

A bus takes us to Nauders where we get on our electric bikes. We climb the Reschen Pass and enjoy a unique view of the Reschensee lake from up there. The dreamy sight of the old church tower of Graun emerging from the lake is a highlight of our trip. We then descend rapidly towards the Adige valley, with stunning alpine scenery in the background. Along the way, we pause to visit the Gothic altarpiece in the hospital church of Latsch. Just before reaching Naturms, we take time to appreciate the church of Proculus, renowned for its ancient exterior frescoes, and considered one of the oldest churches in Tyrol. We arrive in Merano in the early evening.

Day 6: Adige Valley to Bolzano - approx. 36 km.

Beautiful bike paths wind gently through the orchards to Bolzano. Fascinated, we discover Bolzano, with the Dolomites in the background. We stroll under its arcades and through its famous fruit market, and then we have some free time to continue our exploration. In the early evening, we go up to the Oberpfaffstallerhof where the Oberrauch family awaits us for dinner, held in one of their farm's most beautiful rooms.

Day 7: Heading south - approx. 69 km

We follow the Adige river in a southerly direction. More than 20 castles and chateaus adorn our route through a wide fertile valley to Neumarkt. We cycle through beautiful arcades and arrive at Salurn, a charming little town in South Tyrol with Renaissance villas. As we continue in the afternoon, we are treated to stunning scenery before reaching our destination of Trento/Trieste.In the evening, we discover the old town and its famous cathedral. Built in the 13th century in the Romanesque-Lombard style, it houses an allegorical rose window in its north transept called "Wheel of Fortune". The cathedral square with the Neptune fountain is one of the most beautiful squares in Northern Italy.

Day 8: Lake Garda - approx. 65 km

With the help of our electric bikes, we continue our journey southward. We come across a ridge between Rovereto and Lake Garda that was once used by the Venetians to tow their boats. Thanks to the electric momentum, we effortlessly ascend the ridge and are rewarded with a stunning view of Lake Garda. After admiring the view, we embark on a thrilling descent to Torbole and then Riva, where we can unwind on the seaside promenade. Later in the afternoon, we take a short transfer to our hotel in Rovereto..

Day 9: Departure

The trip concludes after breakfast.