Your hotel:
4-star Parkhotel Laurin

The hotel, affectionately called ‘Laurin’ by the people of Bolzano, was built in 1910 and is undoubtedly the first hotel on the square. It delights its guests with a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. The comfortable and elegant Comfort rooms, which are booked on this star bike tour, offer the highest level of living comfort, while the public areas have a sophisticated design.

The historic hotel bar serves as a meeting point for locals and guests strolling through the extensive park. However, the stylishly designed pool is exclusively available to hotel guests.

Parkhotel Laurin

Annette Fischer

Annette Fischer

Oliver Jaist

Oliver Jaist

Trip

Look forward to the capital of South Tyrol with its charming leafy streets, the lively fruit market and Waltherplatz, which delights with its Italian flair. Alternatively, you can plan a visit to ‘Ötzi’ in the archaeological museum.

From Bolzano, you first cycle along the River Isarco and then follow the picturesque cycle path to Merano. The spa town, which lies at the confluence of the Passer and Adige rivers, impresses with its numerous sights such as the Prince's Castle, the Tappeinerweg, the spa promenade and the Post Bridge. On the way back, the route takes you via Lana, where you can admire the famous Schnatterpeck altar, on through orchards and vineyards to Eppan and finally back to your accommodation.

Along the cycle path, the route leads past Sigmundskron Castle, which houses the Messner Mountain Museum, on to Eppan. From there, you can enjoy fantastic views over the valley as you cycle to Lake Kaltern. The route is lined with vineyards and apple orchards, which grow in abundance. On the way back, the route takes you through the Montiggl Lakes nature reserve, where you will overcome some minor climbs before reaching Bolzano again.

Cycle southwards along the Adige cycle path, past Salurn from South Tyrol into Trentino. After crossing the language border into Italy, you can enjoy a delicious pasta lunch. The picturesque old town of Trento, with its imposing cathedral, numerous palazzi, the Castello del Buonconsiglio as well as cosy cafés and varied shops, is an extremely worthwhile stage destination. The return journey to Bolzano is easy by train.

Take the train to Brixen, the picturesque old bishop's town surrounded by vineyards. The picturesque old town centre with its arcades and impressive cathedral is well worth a visit. On the way back to Bolzano, you will pass the medieval town of Chiusa, overlooked by the Säben monastery. The cycle tour leads steadily downhill along the former railway line, which has been converted into a beautifully landscaped cycle path.

The panoramic cable car takes you up to 1221 metres to Oberbozen. From there, you can cycle - or alternatively take the narrow-gauge railway - to the idyllic Wolfsgruben lake and on to Klobenstein. A short detour takes you to the impressive earth pyramids, a fascinating natural spectacle. The return journey takes you back to Oberbozen, where you can take the cable car down into the valley. Alternatively, you can also choose a descent from Klobenstein into the Eisack Valley.

The journey ends today after breakfast at the hotel. If you wish, you can extend the trip to Venice.

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Prices/Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services / Info

Services

Accomodation with breakfast at the 4-star Parkhotel Laurin
Room with shower/bath/WC
1 x train journey Trento - Bolzano incl. bike
1 x train journey Bolzano - Bressanone incl. bike
1 x ascent and descent Ritten railway excl. bike
Digital route guidance via smartphone app
Tips for preparing your trip
Tourist information
7-day hotline service

Info

Below you will find specific information about the cycle tour South Tyrol: Bolzano radial tour. If you have any further questions about this tour, simply give us a call: Tel.: 06421 - 886890.

Travelling by train
Bolzano is easy to reach by train. The best way to reach the hotel in Bolzano and the surrounding area from the railway station is by a short taxi ride or public transport. You can find up-to-date timetable information and prices at:

Deutsche Bahn

Trenitalia

Parking facilities at the start hotel
You can park your vehicle in the hotel car park (costs approx. €150.00 per week) for the duration of your trip. You will receive further information on parking facilities with the detailed travel documents approx. 2-3 weeks before the start of the tour.

Condition of the cycle paths
Numerous cycle paths and farm tracks wind their way through the orchards and vineyards, supplemented by short sections on roads with little traffic. The routes are mostly flat or downhill, but there are also a few short climbs. Shortcuts or extensions are possible on almost all stages.

Available hire bikes
For this tour, you can choose from 21-speed touring bikes with freewheel in various frame heights as well as unisex electric bikes. Simply state your bike preference when booking.

Cycling in Italy
In Italy, high-visibility vests are compulsory outside built-up areas at night and dusk

Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
A possible tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.

7-day hotline service
If your bike chain breaks, floods make it impossible to continue your journey or other nasty surprises await you: We are available for you 7 days a week and will organise help as quickly as possible.

Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements for this trip.

Travel insurance
The statutory insolvency insurance is already included in the tour price. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance after receiving your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of cancellation, trip interruption, illness or accident.

Sustainability

For all those who want to combine comfort with sustainability and only require digital travel documents, we grant a discount of €20.00 per room.
Please let us know at the time of booking whether you would like to use printed or digital travel documents.