Munich to Venice

Introduction
Bavaria Germany
This cycling tour joins pure leisure cycling with the adventure of traversing the Alps from Germany over Austria & Italy. On cycling paths, cycle routes or small side roads you will experience three countries, each with their various regions and lots of outstanding natural and cultural beauties. The adventure starts in the capital of Bavaria Munich and leads along Bavarian lakes and Tyrolean rivers through the UNESCO world natural heritage (the Dolomites) to Treviso and finally to the gates of the Serenissima (Venice) with its doges palaces and famous canals.

The most demanding stages over the Alps (Innsbruck–Brenner) can be shortened by train or bus and the stage from Dobbiaco to Cortina d’Ampezzo leads easily along the cycle path on the old railway trail. The last two days are downhill and flat towards the sea.

Accomodation

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.

Riding

Approx. 510-515km total.

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (UNISEX bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary: 9-day program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Munich
Individual arrival to the first hotel in Munich.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Munich

Day 2: Munich to Bad Tölz
You leave Munich along the river Isar and will find yourself in the midst of untouched nature landscapes and dense forests. You will cycle past abbeys, bavarian villages and across the Isar wetland eventually reaching Bad Tölz, a picturesque old town.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Bad Tölz

Day 3: Bad Tölz to Maurach/Jenbach
Once more, you will follow the river Isar until you reach lake Sylvenstein. Cycling through the Karwendel nature park you pass the german-austrian border arriving to the holiday destination Achensee and its mountain lake „Achensee“. Go for a boat trip on the lake before continuing your way down to the Inn valley and ending your stage in Maurach/Jenbach.
Biking approx. 70 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Maurach/Jenbach

Day 4: Maurach/Jenbach to Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria
From Jenbach you cycle on the cycling path along the river Inn, into Tyrol’s capital Innsbruck. Visit the historic city with its famous „Goldene Dachl“ (Golden Roof) or go on an excursion on Mount Isel with its ski-jump or the Tirol Panorama. The demanding part from Innsbruck to the Brenner pass, border between Austria and Italy and at the same time watershed and cultural axis, will be done by transfer (train or bus). Only a few buildings remind of the former border between the two European countries. From there you cycle along the old railway track to Vipiteno and further on to Fortezza and Rio di Pusteria.
Biking approx. 95 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Rio di Pusteria

Day 5: Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco
From Rio di Pusteria a well-built cycling path leads you through the Val Pusteria, passing the Mühlbacher Klause, a former border post. Once it was an antique gate between the provinces Rätien and Norikum. Along the river Rienz you will arrive to Bruneck/Brunico. We suggest a visit of the Volkskundemuseum (South Tyrolean Folklore Museum) in Teodone or one of the two Messner Mountain Museums MMM in the castle or on the Kronplatz mountain. From Bruneck/Brunico you cycle on the cycling path along the river Rienz to Villabassa or Dobbiaco, where you will spend the night. After having spent a lot of time on your bike, we offer you a free pit stop at our shop in Dobbiaco for a check-up on your bike (only valid for our rental bikes).
Biking approx. 50-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 6: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco to Pieve di Cadore
You follow the cycling path on the old Dolomites railway trail passing lake Toblacher See and the War Cemetery reminding World War I. Shortly after, you will admire a unique view on the world famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) before arriving to lake Dürrensee. Slightly steep the cycling path leads to the border of the two provinces Bolzano and Belluno. From now on you roll comfortably downhill direction south to the pearl of the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo with its astonishing mountain scenery. Today is slightly downhill again, a large part still on the old railway trail – on your left the massif of Sorapis, on your right the massif Cinque Torri (five towers). Through the Boite-Valley you cycle direction South to Pieve di Cadore.
Biking approx. 60-65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Pieve di Cadore

Day 7: Pieve di Cadore to Conegliano
Today, you will cycle on the new cycling path to Longarone. This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide at the former Vajont dam, above the village, caused a huge flood. From Longarone you cycle on to Conegliano.
Biking approx. 80 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Conegliano

Day 8: Conegliano to Venice mainland/Mestre
You leave the Alps behind and arrive to Treviso, city of waterways and fashion. On your way you can admire numerous villas from the Italian master-builder Palladio, who was able to complete here his magnificent buildings under the influence of the leading European sea power Venice. River Sile remains your faithful companion in the direction Adriatic Sea to Venice mainland/Mestre from where you can start your exploration of the „Serenissima“.
Biking approx. 95 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mestre

Day 9: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast


VARIANT: 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Day 1: Individual arrival to Munich
Day 2: Munich – Bad Tölz (approx. 60 km)
Day 3: Bad Tölz – Maurach/Jenbach (approx. 70 km)
Day 4: Maurach/Jenbach – Innsbruck (approx. 48 km)
Day 5: Innsbruck – Rio di Pusteria (approx. 55 km + transfer)
Day 6: Rio di Pusteria - Villabassa or Dobbiaco (approx. 50 - 55 km) + Bike pit stop Dobbiaco (for our rental bikes)
Day 7: Villabassa or Dobbiaco – Cortina d ´Ampezzo (approx. 30 - 35 km)
Day 8: Cortina d ´Ampezzo – Longarone (approx. 55 km)
Day 9: Longarone – Conegliano (approx. 55 km)
Day 10: Conegliano – Treviso (approx. 50 km)
Day 11: Treviso – Venice mainland/Mestre (approx. 47 km)
Day 12: Individual departure

Rates and Dates for Munich to Venice

Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax
From Sep 16th to Oct 4th 2021 departure only possible from Bad Toltz (train to Munich included)

Other Info
Meeting: Munich or Bad Toltz
Airport: Munich
Transfer:

Climate:
                            Villabassa/Niederdorf area