Crossing the Alps - Via Claudia Augusta Self-guided tour approx. 240 km 7 days / 6 nights

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From Füssen to Bolzano Crossing the Alps - Via Claudia Augusta Self-guided tour approx.

exemplary sample of Roman construction and a masterpiece of antique engineering.

make this bicycle tour a unique adventure which you have to experience for yourself!

as less travelled back roads and village roads.

1 From Füssen to Bolzano Crossing the Alps - Via Claudia Augusta Self-guided tour approx. 240 km 7 days / 6 nights Description The Via Claudia Augusta, completed within 60 years, is an exemplary sample of Roman construction and a masterpiece of antique engineering. With this road, the Romans had built the first proper mountain road across the Fern Pass and the Reschen Pass. The variety of different landscapes along the Via Claudia Augusta and also the many options offered make this bicycle tour a unique adventure which you have to experience for yourself! Characteristics of the route The tours mostly runs along paved cycling paths and rural roads as well as less travelled back roads and village roads. The tour is suitable for children from the age of 10 (high amount of cycling enthusiasm required). Shuttle transfer to conveniently manage two challenging mountain passes as of Reutte and Landeck. FUNActive Tours GmbH Bahnhofstraße Toblach (BZ) Italien Tel.: office@funactive.info

A day by day account of the route Day 1: Arrival

and his fairy-tale castle welcome you in Füssen;

55 km) You cross the border to Italy (without

the town of Glorenza; Day 5: to Lake Caldaro

2 A day by day account of the route Day 1: Arrival at Füssen King Ludwig II. and his fairy-tale castle welcome you in Füssen; Day 2: to Imst (approx. 40 km without Transfer approx. 70 km) The Starkenberg castle with own microbrewery awaits you: Day 3: to Burgusio/Malles/Glorenza (approx. 55 km) You cross the border to Italy (without Transfer approx. 105 km); Day 4: to Merano (approx. 65 km) You pass the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glorenza; Day 5: to Lake Caldaro Region/Ora (approx. 50 km) Refresh your legs at Lake Caldaro; Day 6: to Bolzano (approx. 30 km) Visit the famous Ötzi or relax at Walther Square; Day 7: to Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay;

3 detailed routing Day 1: Arrival to Füssen Individual arrival at the hotel in Füssen. King Ludwig II. and his fairy-tale castle welcome you in Füssen/ Schwangau. Day 2: Füssen Imst (approx. 40 km without Transfer approx. 70 km) Today the tour takes us from Füssen to Reutte. From there our transfer brings you across Fern Pass in a comfortable way. From Fernstein castle you cycle past Nassereith and through the picturesque Gurgltal Valley to Imst. A beery adventure awaits you at the microbrewery at Starkenberg castle. Day 3: Imst Burgusio/Malles/Glorenza (approx. 55 km without Transfer approx. 105 km) After a hearty breakfast you cycle from Imst to Landeck. From there we take the shuttle up to Nauders. Soon afterwards you cross the border to Italy at Reschen pass and with it the main Alpine ridge. You cycle downwards towards Malles past Reschenstausee reservoir with the sunken church tower of Altgraun, one of the most famous photo motifs of Italy. Enjoy the first evening on South Tyrolean soil and enjoy strolling through the old alleyways of the town. Day 4: Burgusio/Malles/Glorenza Merano (approx. 65 km) Today you cross the entire Val Venosta. The route leads from an altitude of more than 1,000m down to the town of Merano that is located at an altitude of 350m. Most of the route follows the course of River Adige. From your starting place this pleasant cycling stretch leads down to the smallest town of the Alps, the town of Glorenza. Past the marble town of Laas you get to Naturns and eventually past the impressive Kastellbell castle to the spa town of Merano. Enjoy an evening walk through town along the Passer promenade surrounded by subtropical flora. Day 5: Merano Lake Caldaro Region/Ora (approx. 50 km) There is plenty to see along this route: Niederlana s famous Schnatterpeckaltar, the largest Gothic wing altar in the Alpine area, the highest church tower of the South Tyrol in Terlan and a great number of fortresses and ruins on both valley slopes. And - after the optional visit of Bolzano you ll have the wonderful opportunity to refresh your legs at Lake Caldaro. Day 6: Lake Caldaro Region/Ora Bolzano (approx. 30 km) Yesterday you have already passed by Bolzano. Today you either ride on direct way along River Adige or over the more interesting track passing by the lakes Montiggler right towards the centre of Bolzano. Enjoy to stroll on the footsteps of Ötzi or to relax at Walther Square Day 7: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

4 starting dates 2018 arrival non schedule arrival dates every Saturday and Tuesday 01/05/2018 (first available date) to 15/09/2018 (last available date) special dates upon request General information Classification of the cycle-tour: Self-guided tour Duration: 7 days 6 nights Distance: approx. 240 km Starting point: Füssen Accommodation: in hotels 3*** star category Parking: You may park for free for the duration of your bike travel at parking lot P2 (Ice skating center) which is approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the city center. Parking at parking garage PR (City Center) costs approx per car/week. If another hotel outside of Füssen has been booked for you we would like you to contact us respective the parking option. Vehicle Transfer: In case you d like us to transfer your car from the start of your tour to the end, we ll be happy to send you an offer. Fully comprehensive insurance as well as a full tank of gas are presuppositions. Further costs depend on the desired distance. Transfer: Bolzano > Füssen Return transfer every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by shuttle bus p. p. reservation and payment upon booking Rental bikes: 21-gear women s or men s bicycle Electro bike (unisex bike-upon request) Included services Accommodation in hotels 3***star category (6 nights) Breakfast buffet or full breakfast Transfer across Fern Pass and Reschen Pass Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel GPS-data available on demand Detailed documents Telephone service hotline for during the entire tour (from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Tourist tax at all stopovers non Included services Arrival to the starting point of the tour Departure at the end of the tour Drinks and all extras Lunch, Dinner, if not booked half board Not mentioned entries Rental bikes Travel insurance All not expressly mentioned under the item Included services

5 prices 2018 Self-guided tour Package price per person in a double room with breakfast Package price per person in a double room with breafast (from May 15th) Package price per person in a double room with breakfast (from August 5th) Single room surcharge per person Half board surcharge per person Additional services Rental bike Electro Bike Extra nights Füssen Per person and night in a double room with breakfast Surcharge single room per night Extra nights Meran* Per person and night in a double room with breakfast Surcharge single room per night Extra nights in Bozen Per person and night in a double room with breakfast Surcharge single room per night * Extra nights in Merano are also available

FUNActive Tours GmbH. On the Etsch cycle path and on the antique. Self-guided tour approx. 125 km 5 days / 4 nights.

FUNActive Tours GmbH. On the Etsch cycle path and on the antique. Self-guided tour approx. 125 km 5 days / 4 nights. cycleholiday - short break Trip to bozen / bolzano, through Vinschgau / val venosta On the Etsch cycle path and on the antique via Claudia Augusta Self-guided tour approx. 125 km 5 days / 4 nights Description