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Cycling
Overview
SelfGuided
Cycling in:
Europe
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Munich to Lake Garda
Bavaria
Germany
The cycle path starts in the Bavarian capital Munich and takes you across Austria to Lake Garda in Italy. Cycle alongside of a wonderful alpine scenery and enjoy the breathtaking nature. Beautiful cycle paths take you from Brixen to Bozen and Trient until the final destination of your journey: wonderful Lake Garda!
Biking Tour
Meeting:
Munich or Bad Toltz
Airport:
Munich
Transfer:
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Rates include:
Accommodations, All breakfasts, Daily lugage transfers, Transfer by train from Brenner to Brixen on Day 4, Tour information package (maps, route descriptions…) & Phone hotline service.
A | 2023 | 9 day self-guided tour | 9d / 8n | €1309 | $1550 |
Transfer and Other Charges:
2023
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Single supplement
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€
290
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$345
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2023
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E-bike rental
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€
220
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$260
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2023
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Bike rental
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€
105
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$125
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Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax
Rates do not include:
Drinks, Lunches and dinners, Rental bike, Transfer from Lake Garda to Munich & Travel insurance.
Tourist tax (if requested) has to be paid on the spot.
Route Summary:
Day 1: Individual arrival to Munich
Day 2: Munich - Bad Tölz
Day 3: Bad Tölz - Lake Achensee Region
Day 4: Lake Achensee Region - Innsbruck
Day 5: Innsbruck - Brixen
Day 6: Brixen - Vacation Region Castelfede
Day 7: Vacation Region Castelfede - Trento
Day 8: Trento - Torbole/Riva di Garda
Day 9: Departure
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Day 1: Individual arrival to Munich
Welcome to the Bavarian capital. Take plenty of time to stroll through this lively city, admire the imposing buildings and pay a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus.
Meals included: None
Day 2: Munich - Bad Tölz
The Isar Cycle Trail takes you south out of the bustling city in the flat Alpine foothills and into the hilly Tölzer Land, which is known for its mild climate and natural moorland. Experience a touch of nostalgia during a break in Wolfratshausen. The town, known for its old rafting tradition, offers a lovingly prepared theme trail on its historic guild. In the spa town of Bad Tölz, the colourful medieval row of houses nestles along the Isar promenade, in Marktstraße the façades captivate with their striking Lüftl paintings and the mountain panorama provides a harmonious setting for this.
Biking approx. 45-50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Bad Tölz - Lake Achensee Region
On todays cycling stage you will literally immerse yourself in the Karwendel Alpine Park. Hardly any other region has been able to preserve its wildness and diversity in such an unadulterated way. The Isar with its natural river gravel banks accompanies you for a short distance. Not far from the northern tip of the Sylvensteinsee, at the so-called Kaiserwacht, you pass the German-Austrian border and find yourself in the furrow of the impressive mountain ranges of the Rofan and Karwendel. Lake Achensee nestles in the middle like a fjord and, depending on the light, its colour spectrum ranges from deep green to Caribbean turquoise - simply a feast for the eyes.
Biking approx. 45-50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Lake Achensee Region - Innsbruck
At the foothills of the Karwendel, you will now roll downhill and promptly find yourself in the Lower Inn Valley; more precisely in the Schwaz/Karwendel region. On your way towards Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, historically significant villages line the banks of the Inn River. At the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, the giant watches over his world of wonders, and in Hall in Tyrol, the Museum im Münzerturm awaits with exciting insights into the art of historical coinage - including a magnificent view of the dominant mountains! The alpine-urban Innsbruck scores with its well-kept medieval old town and the splendour of its Golden Roof.
Biking approx. 55-60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Innsbruck - Brixen
To start off your stage today, a train ride up the Brenner Pass is at your disposal. With the alpine south wind in your face, you will roll down from the Brenner Pass on a former railway line to Sterzing, the northernmost town on Italian territory. A visit to the Fugger town of Sterzing with its proud patrician houses and the historic Zwölferturm is well worth it before you continue your cycling day through the slender Upper Eisack Valley. The mighty Sarntal and Zillertal Alps border the valley and you cycle mostly along the young, impetuous Eisack River, up hill and down dale, through picturesque villages, passing remote hamlets until the Brixen valley floor opens up and you roll directly into Brixen, the oldest city in South Tyrol.
Biking approx. 45-50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Brixen - Vacation Region Castelfede
From the fertile Brixen valley floor, the Eisacktal cycle path leads you mostly gently downhill on former railway tracks through imposing valley narrows with steeply rising rock faces. Farms, surrounded by their vines, cling to the steep slopes and chestnut trees loll their crowns in the sun. Framed by the Dolomites and the Sarntal Alps, you cycle along this attractive stretch directly into the well-kept artists town of Klausen. A good moment to push your bike through the medieval town and enjoy the flair over a good caffè. From Blumau you cycle along the so-called cycle art trail to Bolzano. Artistic installations and paintings offer a varied contrast to the alpine surroundings. Before you reach todays stage destination, Bolzano is a stones throw away from the cycle path and looks forward to your flying visit.
Biking approx. 65-70 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Vacation Region Castelfede - Trento Day
From the lovely surroundings of the South Tyrolean lowlands, you set off to explore charming Trentino. Along the Etsch cycle path, you mostly cycle along the Etsch dam, passing through quaint villages. One or the other winery will entice you with its famous wines. Near Salurn, where the German-speaking part of South Tyrol ends, the Haderburg castle stands guard over the Salurner Klause and tells stories of the events of past centuries. The stage town of Trento invites you to enjoy the colourful hustle and bustle of the central cathedral square in a historical ambience in the evening hours.
Biking approx. 45-50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Trento - Torbole/Riva di Garda
Flanked by steeply sloping high plateaus, you start your last cycling tour stage through the Trentino Adige Valley until shortly after Rovereto you turn off towards Riva del Garda and cycle over the fertile Vallagarina towards the San Giovanni Pass (287 m). A brilliant view of the deep blue Lake Garda propels you down the valley towards your destination. An exceptionally mild climate gives the region a successful mix of mountain landscape with Mediterranean lush flora.
Biking approx. 45-50 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9: Departure
Meals included: Breakfast
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Meeting:
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Munich or Bad Toltz
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Airport:
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Munich
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Train station:
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Munich or Bad Toltz
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Transfer:
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This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting.
The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Munich.
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Level:
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Easy to Moderate
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Participants:
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Min
1
participants
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Approx. 370-380km total.
Rental bikes (subject to change and availability):
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (UNISEX bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport NoteGermany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen A. more
Innsbruck area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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39
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44
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53
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61
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69
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74
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78
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77
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69
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61
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48
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39
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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24
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27
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33
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39
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47
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53
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56
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55
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49
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41
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33
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26
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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4
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6
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12
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16
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21
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23
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25
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25
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21
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16
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9
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4
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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-4
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-3
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1
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4
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8
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12
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13
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13
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10
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5
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0
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-3
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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8
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7
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8
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10
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11
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14
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15
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13
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9
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7
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8
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9
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
This region benefits from a mild Mediterranean climate bringing a lot of sunshine throughout the year and allowing for clement winters.
Travel documents (luggage tags, if applicable hiking/biking guides, maps), which will be deposited in the first hotel.
The removal of contents necessary for processing (luggage tags, vouchers, tickets, etc.) is not permitted.
Hotel vouchers are generally no longer used. F&E luggage tags have a personalized sticker with transaction number, customer name, tour name as well as QR code (details of the transfer order of the day can be read by the assigned transfer company) and cannot be replaced by printouts.
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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.
Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.
Meals
All breakfasts are included.
Tack:
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Pace:
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Level:
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(2
out of 5) Easy to Moderate
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Age:
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Min
16
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Riders:
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Min
1
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Approx. 370-380km total.
Rental bikes (subject to change and availability):
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (UNISEX bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)
Passports
Passport valid for length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays not exceeding 90 days in a six-month period; stay begins when nationals enter any of the Schengen countries.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of EU countries intending to stay for three months or more must register with the German authorities within seven days of arrival.
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
1 |
Visa Required? |
British |
No/2 |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No/2 |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
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Munich to Lake Garda
Tour Code:
ZZ-BKGRFE01
9 days /
8 nights
~$1,550.00
Dates: May to October
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain. |
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
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Airport:
Munich
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