What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This 12-day version covers 40–75 km per day with moderate elevation changes. The hardest section over the Brenner Pass is handled by train. An e-bike option is available. A basic level of cycling fitness is sufficient.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in selected 3-star and 4-star hotels with private bathrooms and daily breakfast included.

How is luggage handled?

Your luggage is transferred from hotel to hotel each day so you ride with only a daypack.

When is the best time to ride this tour?

The season runs from early May to early October. Late spring and September offer mild temperatures and quieter roads.

Yes. A TOP hybrid bike or an e-bike with 500 Wh battery and 100 km range can be rented. Both include return transport from Venice to Munich.

How do I return to Munich from Venice?

Good train connections run from Venice/Mestre to Munich. A shuttle transfer service is also available on request.

Is this tour suitable for teenagers?

The tour is recommended for ages 16 and above. The extended itinerary and train-assisted pass crossing make it manageable for fit teenagers.

What happens during the Oktoberfest period?

Arrivals between 18 September and 5 October start with the first night in Bad Tölz instead of Munich. Train tickets to the starting point are included.

Munich to Venice by Bike: 12-Day Alpine Crossing

Bavaria / Tyrol / South Tyrol / Dolomites / Veneto

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Trekking bikeE-bike12 days / 11 nights525 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

A leisurely 12-day version of the classic Munich to Venice route, this extended itinerary gives you more time to savour every landscape change — from the Bavarian lakeland to the high Dolomites and down to the Adriatic. Shorter daily stages make it ideal for those who prefer a relaxed pace with time for sightseeing.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Munich
Settle into your hotel in Bavaria's vibrant capital. Stroll through the old town, visit a beer garden, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Munich – Bad Tölz (60 km)
You will follow the River Isar south through pristine woodland and lush meadows. Baroque villages and riverside paths will lead you to Bad Tölz, a charming spa town backed by the Alps.

Day 3: Bad Tölz – Schwaz/Jenbach or Maurach (68–77 km)
The Isar will guide you to Lake Sylvenstein and on through the Karwendel nature park. You will cross into Austria, reaching the turquoise Achensee before descending into the Inn Valley.

Day 4: Schwaz/Jenbach or Maurach – Innsbruck (43–50 km)
A relaxed ride along the Inn cycle path will bring you to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital. Explore the Golden Roof, the Olympic ski jump on Bergisel, and the elegant old town.

Day 5: Innsbruck – Rio Pusteria/Bressanone (55 km + train transfer)
The steep climb to the Brenner Pass is handled by train or bus. From the pass you will freewheel south through Vipiteno and Fortezza to the sunny town of Bressanone in South Tyrol.

Day 6: Rio Pusteria/Bressanone – Villabassa or Dobbiaco (50–55 km)
You will pedal along the River Rienza through the Puster Valley. In Brunico, wander the old high street and visit the Messner Mountain Museum before continuing to Villabassa or Dobbiaco.

Day 7: Villabassa or Dobbiaco – Cortina d'Ampezzo (30–35 km)
A short but spectacular stage along the old railway cycle path. You will pass Lake Dobbiaco and Lake Landro with views of the Tre Cime before arriving in Cortina, the Pearl of the Dolomites.

Day 8: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Ponte nelle Alpi/Belluno (55–75 km)
From Cortina you will descend through the Boite Valley with Monte Pelmo and Antelao towering on either side. The route continues to Ponte nelle Alpi or the historic town of Belluno.

Day 9: Ponte nelle Alpi/Belluno – Conegliano (55–75 km)
You will ride past Longarone — rebuilt after the 1963 Vajont dam disaster — and glide through the Prosecco hills to reach Conegliano, gateway to the Veneto wine country.

Day 10: Conegliano – Treviso (50 km)
A gentle stage through the plains will take you to Treviso, a graceful city of canals, frescoed facades and lively piazzas. Taste the local prosecco and wander along the Sile river.

Day 11: Treviso – Venice/Mestre (47 km)
Your final ride will follow the Sile cycle path across the Venetian plain. You will pass elegant Palladian villas before reaching Mestre, the gateway to Venice. Cross the lagoon to explore the Serenissima.

Day 12: Venice/Mestre – Departure
Individual departure or extend your stay to explore Venice at leisure.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🗺️ Maps
🚲 Stop in Dobbiaco for a bike check-up (rental bikes only).

❌ What is not included?

✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
🚎 Transfers not listed as Included

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This 12-day version covers 40–75 km per day with moderate elevation changes. The hardest section over the Brenner Pass is handled by train. An e-bike option is available. A basic level of cycling fitness is sufficient.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in selected 3-star and 4-star hotels with private bathrooms and daily breakfast included.
How is luggage handled?
Your luggage is transferred from hotel to hotel each day so you ride with only a daypack.
When is the best time to ride this tour?
The season runs from early May to early October. Late spring and September offer mild temperatures and quieter roads.
Can I rent a bike?
Yes. A TOP hybrid bike or an e-bike with 500 Wh battery and 100 km range can be rented. Both include return transport from Venice to Munich.