Munich to Verona
Connect cultures of three nations on two-wheels
Wind your way through some of Europe’s most charming regions to see nature and history unfold. This new Top Guide tour begins in Bavaria along Germany’s Romantic Road. From beer gardens and half-timbered houses to fairytale castles, you’ll appreciate the best of the quintessential German region. From here, we’ll pass into the charming countryside of Austrian Tirol and continue on to Italy’s Sud Tirol. We then make our way to romantic Verona, stopping in small medieval and Roman towns along the path. Palaces, castles, churches and other historic architectural masterpieces punctuate a week full of quaint country rides to unveil the continent’s cultural heritage.
Tour Essence
- Travel from jovial beer gardens to picturesque vineyards
- Experience unique natural wonders and cultural heritage
- Ride past majestic villages and castles, like Hohenschwangau Castle
- Visit the world-famous Neuschwastein Castle, which was built for King Ludwig II in the nineteenth century
- Cycle through Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze
- Conquer the Brenner Pass, a swath of mountainous farmland that forms the border between Austria and Italy
What to Expect
Terrain
Rolling to hillyStart Location
Munich, GermanyEnd Location
Verona, ItalyMileage
Average Daily: 44 miles Total: 350/368 milesElevation
Average Daily: 2,017 ft Total: 20,179 ft
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Service of two expert, bilingual Ciclismo Top Guides throughout the program
- Van support
- Guided visit of Munich, Innsbruck, and Verona
- Beer and wine tastings
- 1 cooking class
- Group shuttle to train station on the last day of the tour
What’s Included
- Carbon bike rental equipped with a Garmin Edge GPS
- Ciclismo jersey and water bottle
- Two water bottle holders
- Map holder on handlebars and a Garmin Edge GPS
- Handlebar bag
- Tire pump
- Combination bike lock
- Gel-padded saddle
- Choice of pedals
- Card with your tour leaders’ mobile phone numbers
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
- Toe cage pedals
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- 10 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 8 dinners
Wind your way through some of Europe’s most charming regions to see nature and history unfold. This new Top Guide tour begins in Bavaria along Germany’s Romantic Road. From beer gardens and half-timbered houses to fairytale castles, you’ll appreciate the best of the quintessential German region. From here, we’ll pass into the charming countryside of Austrian Tirol and continue on to Italy’s Sud Tirol. We then make our way to romantic Verona, stopping in small medieval and Roman towns along the path. Palaces, castles, churches and other historic architectural masterpieces punctuate a week full of quaint country rides to unveil the continent’s cultural heritage.
2019
Start Location
Munich, GermanyFly Into
MunichEnd Location
Verona, ItalyFly Out Of
VeronaWilkommen!
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
8 milesElevation Gain
249 ftMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Platzl Hotel
This traditional four-star hotel and its two popular restaurants—the Pfistermühle and Wirtshaus Ayingers—are located in the heart of Munich’s old city, right beside the famous Hofbräuhaus. And just a short walk away are the Marienplatz, Bavarian State Opera, Maximilianstrasse and Viktualienmarkt.
Dießen am Ammersee
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
42/48 milesElevation Gain
1,923/2,346 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Zum See
Hotel Zum See is located in the middle of Dießen, just a stone’s throw away from the popular Lake Ammersee.
Neuschwastein
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
44 milesElevation Gain
2,802 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hirsch Hotel
The Hirsch Hotel enjoys a convenient location in the very heart of Füssen on the edge of the picturesque old town. The town of Füssen is situated at the southern end of the “Romantische Straße” tourist route and beside “Via Claudia Augusta”, the ancient Roman road.
Ehrwald
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
26 milesElevation Gain
1,959 ftRiding Terrain
A few climbs and then flatMeals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Der Grüne Baum Hotel
Der Grüne Baum Hotel is a mountain-boutique hotel in the center of Ehrwald in Reivzoller at the foot of the Zugspitze. It also includes a sun terrace in the courtyard, and guests can relax in the spa area with a range of saunas, steam baths and relaxation areas with water beds.
Innsbruck
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
48/60 milesElevation Gain
2,625/3,182 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Grand Hotel Europa
Ludwig II, King of Bavaria called it “the finest hotel in Innsbruck”: Grand Hotel Europa is the historic 5-star hotel in the Austrian city. Founded in 1869 by Schreiner & Klausner and recently refurbished, it stands a few steps from the famous ‘golden roof’, the Imperial Palace, the ski slopes and golf courses.
Innsbruck - Rest Day
Meals Provided
BreakfastMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Grand Hotel Europa
Ludwig II, King of Bavaria called it “the finest hotel in Innsbruck”: Grand Hotel Europa is the historic 5-star hotel in the Austrian city. Founded in 1869 by Schreiner & Klausner and recently refurbished, it stands a few steps from the famous ‘golden roof’, the Imperial Palace, the ski slopes and golf courses.
Vipiteno
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
38 milesElevation Gain
3,937 ftRiding Terrain
HillyMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Steindl’s Boutique Hotel
Steindl’s Boutique Hotel is ideally situated at the beginning of the town’s pedestrian zone in the middle of the town park, and the Rosskopf cable car station and toboggan-run are only a few minutes’ walk away. The nationwide cycle route ‘Munich-Gardasee’ also passes directly in front of the hotel.
Bolzano
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
47 milesElevation Gain
3,011 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Greif
At the 4-star Hotel Greif, discover the stories its rooms have to tell and immerse yourself in the world the artist has conjured up for you. At Grief, each room is an experience in itself: each has been designed by contemporary artists who have integrated their own works.
Trento
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
43 milesElevation Gain
1,053 ftRiding Terrain
FlatMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Grand Hotel Trento
In the enchanting Grand Hotel Trento, you’ll admire its finest qualities. As soon as you step foot inside, you’ll notice that this accommodation values its refined customer service and elegant design.
Verona
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
62 milesElevation Gain
1,640 ftRiding Terrain
FlatMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Grand Hotel Des Arts
The Grand Hotel Verona was built in the Liberty style in the 1920s at the request of a noble Austrian family, the Reichenbach. It was their elegant city residence and was subsequently turned into a hotel without changing the architectural quality.
