Bolzano to Venice

Information meeting and issuance of the rental bicycles. The capital of South Tyrol invites you for a lovely walk through the city. The famous shopping street, vegetable market and Waltherplatz will bring you into the first Italian atmosphere. Or visit the archaeological museum and see the oldest human (ice) mummy ever found in Europe.

Leaving Bolzano, you will cycle along the banks of the River Eisack. You will soon reach the Adige and via a wonderful route you will cycle through beautiful fruit orchards to Salorno where the German-speaking South Tyrol ends. Your tour continues through the vineyards of the powerful red wine "Teroldego" to the picturesque old town of Trento.

First, the route continues along the Adige towards Rovereto. From here it goes west towards Lake Garda. In Mori, you must stop for the well-known pistachio ice cream of Gelateria Bologna. After a short climb you can enjoy the beautiful view over the Northern Garda Lake in Nago. This is followed by an intoxicating descent to the shores of Torbole and on to Riva. From here it continues very relaxed by boat across the whole lake to Desenzano or Sirmione.

A beautiful landscape characterizes today's cycling stage. Everything that tastes is grown by the roadside: sparkling white wines, juicy peaches, sweet melons and even kiwis accompany you through a slightly hilly terrain to Verona, a city full of attractions (Festival Arena, House of Juliet, old city wall) .

A flat start to the day and then through the hills of the "Monti Berici", the excursion area of ​​Vicenza, with a beautiful view over the city. If you want to shorten this longer stage, you can also bridge the first part by train to San Bonifacio. In the old town of Vicenza you can still feel the spirit of Palladio, the famous architect of the Middle Ages.

You will see numerous Venetian villas when you leave Vicenza, such as the Villa Rotonda. Along the Bacchiglione, the route leads to Abano Terme, one of Italy's most famous spas. Padua, the city of St. Anthony and the Scholars, is easily accessible by bus from Abano Terme. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the thermal baths. For culture lovers it is possible, for a fee, to spend the night in Padua. (When choosing Charme hotels, this overnight stay is included!)

With a light breeze at your back you cycle towards the Adriatic Sea. The landscape is characterized by extensive meadows and fields. The final destination is on the mainland before Venice with excellent bus links to the lagoon city. At the end of this trip, a drink on or around the famous St. Mark's Square should of course not be missed!

This tour can also be combined with the Adige cycle route from Innsbruck to Bolzano or can be extended with the tour from Venice to Florence.