South Tyrol and Lake Garda

Mediterranean landscapes, beautiful cultural hotspots and culinary highlights for all tastes. All this awaits you during the bike ride from Reschensee to Lake Garda. From Resia in Italy, you cycle on the Etsch Cycle Path through beautiful South Tyrol to Lago di Garda. Fine wines, traditional Italian dishes and tasty antipasti accompany your cycling tour with culinary delights.

Details about the cycling tour from South Tyrol to Lake Garda

Anyone who is a fun and culture lover has reason to be happy. Because on the bicycle saddle towards Lake Garda, you will not only experience enchanting mountain panoramas and charming landscapes but also top-class culinary delights. From the Alps, you drive 1,500 metres downhill into sunny Italy. Merano, Bolzano and Trento are just some of the South Tyrolean villages that line your cycle route to the lake. You will cycle through vineyards and orchards on well-maintained cycle paths towards your final destination.

Treat yourself to a break along the South Tyrolean Wine Route and enjoy one or two fine wines. Characteristic white wines and strong red wine specialities will make your heart beat faster.

With every step on the pedals, the Italian lifestyle grows stronger. Be enchanted by Dolce Vita and immerse yourself in the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere around Lake Garda. Pizza, pasta and Italian ice cream are waiting to be eaten. On arrival at Lake Garda, you can finally relax and let your feelings of happiness run wild.

The highlights of the South Tyrol cycling holiday at a glance

• The sunken church: The Reschensee with its sunken church is particularly worth seeing. Tip: take the time to take a picture of this impressive natural backdrop before heading out again

• South Tyrol: If you had to describe South Tyrol in three words, it would be: enjoying wine, charm and nature. Regardless of the location, South Tyrol impresses from Merano to Bolzano with its unique flair and incomparable warmth!

• Lago di Garda: With its charming towns and villages, Lake Garda exudes a special attitude to life: no place is like the other and therefore Lago offers the right activity for everyone. Just enjoy the "sweet life" and relax

Things worth knowing about the bike tour from South Tyrol to Lake Garda

You will cover approximately 250 kilometres by bike on this eight-day tour. Most of the route runs via the Etsch-Radweg. Relaxation is guaranteed as there are about 1,500 vertical meters downhill. Enjoy the breeze before tackling a few minor slopes.

This tour has been graded as Easy. Find out more about our cycling holiday difficulty levels.