Long-distance cycle routes in Tyrol
Heading off into the distance
Do you prefer longer rides?
So why not cycle towards the horizon on one of the long-distance cycle paths in the Tyrolean Oberland?
With the Via Claudia Augusta, the Inn Cycle Route and the Etschtal Cycle Route, three long-distance cycle routes offer you wonderful opportunities to do just that!
Long distance tours – cycling on long distance cycling routes
The diverse holiday region also offers the optimum conditions for those who like to sit in the saddle a little longer. Finally, there are three spectacular long-distance cycle routes that take you directly through the Tyrolean Oberland or just past it.
The best thing: Whether you go cycling on a long-distance route, an Alpine pass or a paved road, the Tyrolean Oberland doesn’t just offer the best terrain, it also has the best accommodation for cyclists! Many hotels in the region attract holiday makers with a bike with special extras – from storage options to a sportsman breakfast! Discover the best accommodation for cycling holidays in Tyrol!
Via Claudia Augusta
700 km | Donauwörth (DE) - Venedig (IT)
Are you planning a cycle tour lasting several days? Then you and your bike are in exactly the right place in the Tyrolean Oberland! Because the famous long-distance cycling route, Via Claudia Augusta, which takes ambitious cyclists from the German town of Donauwörth to Venice, passes right through your holiday region in Tyrol. Enjoy the unforgettable sensations along the historic Roman road and watch the miles pass you by as you cycle towards the sea!
Inn Cycle Path
520 km | Engadin (CH) - Passau (DE)
520 kilometres and three countries - the famous Inn Cycle Path scores particularly highly in terms of diversity. This popular long-distance cycle route runs through the centre of the eponymous upper Inn Valley, from the proud two and three thousand metre peaks in Engadin and Tyrol to the gentle hills of Bavaria and Upper Austria. Also along the way: famous towns, cultural monuments worth seeing and the culinary delights of three countries.
The route largely covers cycling routes and side roads, as well as a few quiet main roads. Some longer stretches involve travelling on gravel, which is why touring, trekking or mountain bikes are recommended.
Etschtal cycling route
270 km | Landeck (AT) - Verona (IT)
This cycle tour heads along the River Etsch over the Reschen Pass and past the historical Lake Reschen with the old steeple in the lake. You then head on through the Vinschgau via Burgeis, Glurns, Churburg and Schlanders, and through bumpy fruit fields past a dreamy mountain backdrop to cities such as Merano, Bolzano, Trento and Rovereto, with plenty of culture and living history. A detour to Lake Kaltern and Lake Garda is a true highlight.
Effortlessly up the Reschen Pass?
It's easier to overcome the metres in altitude by bus
Bikes (including e-bikes) can be carried on public buses and up to 5 bikes can be transported at the rear of the bus, depending on availability. Reservations are not possible.
Taxis or shuttles are also available
Bus companies offer convenient transport to the Reschen Pass. Transport must be booked in advance with the taxi company!