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South Tyrol Bike Tour

Experience South Tyrolean hospitality as you cycle through epic landscapes

4.4 (119 ratings)

Italy, Europe

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About this tour:

8 days

Apr-Oct

Standard Biking

Self-guided, Private

Hotels

Easy (2/5)

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Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts are included.

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Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for South Tyrol Bike Tour

This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. You can upgrade to stay in 4-star hotels only. Rooms are double occupancy and single travellers will pay a supplement. Tourist tax may be requested at the hotel and will have to be paid on the spot. This is usually no more than $25USD per person.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer a single room, the required supplement is included in the listed price.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1-2

Hotel in Bressanone

This stunning place is the oldest town in Tyrol. Nestled among the Dolomites and near a river confluence, you’ll wonder if you stumbled into a postcard.

Night 3-4

Hotel in Bolzano

As the capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano acts as a unique hub of Austrian–Italian culture. Make sure to take a hike above the town for sweeping panoramic views.

Night 5-6

Hotel in Merano

Feel immediately relaxed when you enter this old spa town near the Austrian border. Located in a basin, you’ll be surrounded by mountains each time you leave the hotel.

Night 7

Hotel in Bressanone

This stunning place is the oldest town in Tyrol. Nestled among the Dolomites and near a river confluence, you’ll wonder if you stumbled into a postcard.

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South Tyrol Bike Tour Details

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South Tyrol Bike Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in Bressanone

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bressanone | Distance - None | Meals - None

You’ve arrived in the oldest town in Tyrol! Depending on when you arrive, explore the narrow streets this evening in search of your first of many Italian feasts. Settle into your hotel for a good night’s sleep.

Day 2

Day 2: Dobbiaco Circuit

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bressanone | Distance - 4 hours, 65km | Meals - Breakfast

Fill up on a lovely breakfast before today’s journey. You’ll first hop in a transfer to Dobbiaco where your bike will be waiting for you. From this stunning mountain town near the Austrian border, you’ll cycle back through a deep valley alongside the Rienz River. Today’s ride gives a memorable first impression of what the Dolomites have to offer.

Return to Bressanone for the night.

Day 3

Day 3: Ride to Bolzano

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bolzano | Distance - 4 hours, 40km | Meals - Breakfast

Say ciao to Bressanone for now as you ride south through fragrant vineyards towards Bolzano. Feel free to stop along the way to sample some local grape juice, then take the recommended stop in Chiusa, a postcard-worthy town tucked in between green hills.

Continue to Bolzano to stop for the night, a larger town with sweeping views of green fields, forested hills, and the Dolomites in the background.

Day 4

Day 4: Lake Kalter Loop

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bolzano | Distance - 4.5 hours, 45km | Meals - Breakfast

Today, you’ll do a 45-km loop around Lake Kalter, south of Bolzano. On the way, you’ll see the stunning Castle Signumndskron, then enter into Appiano, a well-known wine-producing area in Tyrol. The pastoral–chic scenes will impress you with farms, old churches, manors, and castles all around.

You can stop at Caldaro village to look at the Wine Growing Museum before curving around and heading back to Bolzano.

Day 5

Day 5: Ride to Merano

Overnight Location - Hotel in Merano | Distance - 3.5–4 hours, 35–40km | Meals - Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll ride to the next destination, passing by the great castle you saw yesterday. Then, you’ll start winding through orchards and more wineries (care for another glass?) before you hit a series of villages: Terlano, Nalles, and Lana. All are worth stopping into for a quick espresso.

You’ll end the day in Merano, a spa town with magical botanical gardens that definitely need to be visited while you’re here.

Day 6

Day 6: Visit Malles

Overnight Location - Hotel in Merano | Distance - 6 hours, 60km | Meals - Breakfast

Early in the morning, you’ll hop a train to Malles through the Vinschgau Valley. Stop first in Glorenza, then continue through aromatic orchards and several hamlets before reaching Merano for another night.

Day 7

Day 7: Cycle Vipiteno and Return to Bressanone

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bressanone | Distance - Flexible | Meals - Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll receive a transfer over Jaufenpass (2,092m) to reach Vipiteno to start your ride. If you want some extra downhill, you can hop out at the pass and cycle to reach Vipiteno, about 15km extra.

Cycle south through an immense green valley and continue to Bressanone. It’s your last night—find an inviting restaurant for a celebratory dinner.

Day 8

Day 8: Departure

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Finish breakfast and head to your room to pack up. You’ll find your way from here to your next destination. If requested at booking, airport transfers can be arranged for a fee.

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FAQ for South Tyrol Bike Tour

How hard is the South Tyrol Bike Tour?

We rate this tour as a 2/5. You should be physically fit and comfortable cycling 3–6 hours daily. The elevation gain is minimal, and you will have comfortable accommodation to recuperate. The bike path is well-maintained and you can rent an e-bike to make the route easier if you prefer.

Do I need a visa to travel to Italy?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the South Tyrol Bike Tour?

7 breakfasts are included. You can upgrade to half-board as a supplement.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Bressanone to start this tour?

You can reach Bressanone by car or train. The closest airports are Innsbruck (INN), Verona (VRN), Treviso (TSF), and Venice (VCE).

Is the South Tyrol Bike Tour guided?

No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day, but you should be comfortable with more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.

Where does the South Tyrol Bike Tour end?

The tour ends in Bressanone, Italy. You can take a taxi, bus, or train back to your departure airport.

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes available are 21-gear women’s or men’s standard bicycles or e-bikes.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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