Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Merano
You'll arrive at your hotel in Merano and find your travel documents waiting along with rental bikes if you've booked them. Take time to settle in and get organized before starting your cycling adventure through South Tyrol. This is mainly about getting oriented and preparing your gear for the days ahead.
- Day 2
Merano to Merano
Start cycling from Mals and ride through Glurns, a well-preserved medieval town, then continue past the Montani ruins and Schlanders on your way to Merano. The route offers impressive mountain views of the Ortler massif and Stilfserjoch as you go. You'll pass several castles and palaces including Juval Castle along the way. The distance can be adjusted depending on your fitness level, so you have flexibility with how far you push today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vinschgau railway ride from Merano to Mals including bike
- Cycling tour through Glurns, Schlanders and surrounding areas
Optional Activities
- Visit Juval Castle (mountaineer Reinhold Messner's castle)
- Extend or shorten cycling route as desired
Landmarks Glurns Juval Castle Ortler Massif Stilfserjoch - Day 3
Merano to Bozen
Today's ride takes you through the South Tyrolean Wine Route, cycling via Lana and passing through numerous orchards and vineyards. You'll see fortified castles, palaces and ruins dotting the landscape before reaching Eppan and Sigmundskron Castle. Later you'll arrive in Bozen where you can walk through the historic arcades and check out the famous Ötzi Museum. It's a full day with plenty to see between the cycling and exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through South Tyrolean Wine Route
- Access to Messner Mountain Museum at Sigmundskron Castle
- Visit to Bozen arcades and Ötzi Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Ötzi Museum
- Extended exploration of historic castles and ruins
Landmarks Lana Schnatterpeck Altar Eppan Sigmundskron Castle Messner Mountain Museum Bozen Arcades Ötzi Museum 
- Day 4
Bozen to Lake Kaltern
You have two route options to reach Lake Kaltern today. Choose the slightly hilly path that goes via Eppan using the new cycle path, or take the flatter route along the Etsch dam through the charming wine village of Auer. Either way, you'll get to see the nice South Tyrol scenery that makes this region special for cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Lake Kaltern via choice of two routes
Optional Activities
- Visit wine village of Auer
- Explore along the Etsch dam route
Landmarks Lake Kaltern Auer 
- Day 5
Lake Kaltern to Trento
From Auer, cycle along the Etsch dam cycle path through famous Trentino wine regions. You'll cross the German-speaking border at Salurner Klause and then arrive in Trento. Spend time in this old episcopal city exploring the historic town center, the cathedral and Buonconsiglio Castle. There's quite a bit to take in once you arrive, so plan to have some time to walk around after the ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along Etsch dam through Trentino wine regions
- Visit to Trento old town, cathedral and Buonconsiglio Castle
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Buonconsiglio Castle
- Wine tasting in Trentino region
Landmarks Salurner Klause Trento Cathedral Buonconsiglio Castle Trento Old Town - Day 6
Trento to Riva/Torbole
Leave Trento and cycle past Rovereto, an old Tyrolean border town. When you reach Mori, stop by Gelateria Bologna for their famous pistachio ice cream. Then tackle a moderate climb of about 150 m over Passo San Giovanni, and from there you'll descend to Lake Garda. Your final destination is either Riva or Torbole, depending on where you're staying. It's a good finishing day with that climb as a nice climax before reaching the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Lake Garda via Rovereto and Passo San Giovanni
- 1 pistachio ice cream or 1 freshly squeezed fruit juice on the way to Lake Garda
Optional Activities
- Pistachio ice cream at Gelateria Bologna in Mori
- Extended exploration of Riva or Torbole
Landmarks Rovereto Mori Gelateria Bologna Passo San Giovanni Lake Garda Riva Torbole 
- Day 7
Departure or Extension
Your cycling tour ends here. You can depart at this point, or if you want, arrange an extension to spend more time exploring the Lake Garda region. There are plenty of options for both water activities and hiking around the lake if you decide to stick around longer.
