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100% Etsch Cycle Path

6 nights with breakfast buffet, luggage transport from Nauders to Riva/Arco, parking and return transfer by bus from Riva/Arco to Nauders. Car-free Etsch Cycle Path to Mori, followed by a 16 km car-free cycle path to Lake Garda. Your individual cycling tour.

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Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic
  • Car-free Etsch Cycle Path to Mori, followed by a 16 km car-free cycle path to Lake Garda.
  • J. W. Goethe once said that the most beautiful view in the Alps can be admired at San Giovanni, overlooking Lake Garda.
  • Easy return by bus from Riva/Arco to your parked car at the starting point.
Dates 2025

Daily arrivals from May 23rd to October 5th
In July and August only from Thursday to Monday

Off Season: September 27th to October 5th

Low Season: July 10th to August 7th and September 14th to September 26th

High Season: May 23rd to July 7th and August 8th to September 13th

Please Note

The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.

Tour
  • 242 km by bike; away from car traffic
  • 95% flat, uniformly marked cycle path, 5% on secondary roads
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Quality of Cycle Paths
  • Signage
Route
Day 1, Arrival in Nauders

Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 2, Schlanders/Naturns (55/77 km)

Always slightly downhill to Glurns, the smallest town in South Tyrol. Continue to Schlanders, Naturns, or the surrounding area. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 3, Merano (38/16 km)

Through well-maintained orchards, past Castle Dornsberg to Merano. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 4, Bolzano (33 km)

Through vineyards to Sigmundskron Castle. The cycle path leads to the center with the famous arcades. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ or 4☼☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 5, Trento (65 km)

Always along the Etsch River through Salurn to the council city of Trento (cathedral, beautiful old town). Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ or 4☼☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 6, Riva/Arco (51 km)

On the Etsch Cycle Path to Rovereto (old town, monuments); via Mori and the Lago di Loppio wetland to the destination. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ or 4☼☼☼☼ hotel in Riva or the charming Arco (5 km from the lake).

Day 7, Departure

Bus return from Riva/Arco (near the hotel) to Nauders every Friday to Sunday, and additionally every Thursday in May, June, and September (arrival around 2 PM).
Return of personal bikes for an extra € 38,-. On other days, return travel at your own expense (€ 55,- discount per person).

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 27.09. - 05.10.2025 | A - Off season
      € 669,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.09. - 26.09.2025 | B - Low Season
      € 889,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 08.08. - 31.08.2025, 01.09. - 13.09.2025 | C - High season
      € 955,- Arrival Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • double room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 27.09. - 05.10.2025 | A - Off season
      € 754,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.09. - 26.09.2025 | B - Low Season
      € 974,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 08.08. - 31.08.2025, 01.09. - 13.09.2025 | C - High season
      € 1.040,- Arrival Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 27.09. - 05.10.2025 | A - Off season
      € 869,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.09. - 26.09.2025 | B - Low Season
      € 1.089,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 08.08. - 31.08.2025, 01.09. - 13.09.2025 | C - High season
      € 1.155,- Arrival Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 27.09. - 05.10.2025 | A - Off season
      € 954,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.09. - 26.09.2025 | B - Low Season
      € 1.174,- Arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 08.08. - 31.08.2025, 01.09. - 13.09.2025 | C - High season
      € 1.240,- Arrival Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Included Services
  • 6 x overnight stays with breakfast buffet
  • Parking (unguarded)
  • Admission to Merano Thermal Baths (2 hours)
  • Transport flat rate from place to place up to Riva/Arco, including liability up to € 1.000,- per person
  • Return transfer by bus from Riva/Arco to Nauders
  • Info package with tour map
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service hotline
Not Included

partial local taxes up to € 5,- per person per night

E-Bike promotion

E-bike at rental bike price in the off season

Discount
  • Online discount
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
  • Children (in double room with extra bed with 2 full-paying guests)
    • 100 % up to 6 years on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
    • 50 % up to 11 years on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
    • 25 % up to 15 years on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
  • Group discount
    • 2 % from 4 full-paying adults on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
    • 3 % from 8 full-paying adults on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 23.05. - 05.10.2025
Your hotels
  • Gasthof Martha - More Information
    3 stars
    Gasthof Martha
    Nauders

    LOCATION: This family-run establishment, operated with great passion, is located directly at the beginning of the Etsch…

    extension on request

  • Pension Schweitzer - More Information
    3 stars
    Pension Schweitzer
    Schlanders

    LOCATION: The family-run Pension Schweitzer is situated in a sunny, quiet location, right in the center of…

    extension on request

  • Goldener Löwe - More Information
    3 stars
    Goldener Löwe
    Schlanders

    LOCATION: The historic hotel has a first-class location in the pedestrian zone of Schlanders. In a family atmosphere,…

    extension on request

  • Kleinkunsthotel (ehem. Kreuzwirt) - More Information
    3 stars
    Kleinkunsthotel (ehem. Kreuzwirt)
    Naturns

    LOCATION: The boutique hotel is situated in a popular location in the heart of Naturns. Friendliness, creative ambiance,…

    extension on request

  • Villa Laurus - More Information
    3 stars
    Villa Laurus
    Meran

    LOCATION: Located in the elegant Merano villa district of Untermais, the Hotel Villa Laurus is a haven of tranquillity.…

    extension on request

  • Gruberhof - More Information
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    3 stars
    Gruberhof
    Meran

    LOCATION: The idyllic and sun-drenched location of the Hotel Gruberhof, situated in the immediate surroundings of…

    extension on request

  • Four Points by Sheraton - More Information
    4 stars
    Four Points by Sheraton
    Bozen

    LOCATION: The excellent, international hotel is located near the bike path and approximately 4 km south of the center of…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Regina - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Regina
    Bozen

    LOCATION: The Hotel Regina enjoys an attractive location in the centre of Bolzano. It is just 200 metres from the centre…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Everest - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Everest
    Trento

    LOCATION: The family-run hotel, now in its third generation, offers Italian warmth and hospitality and enjoys a…

    extension on request

  • Grand Hotel Trento - More Information
    4 stars
    Grand Hotel Trento
    Trento

    LOCATION: The Grand Hotel Trento is an oasis of comfort and elegance that pampers guests on every level. The hotel's…

    extension on request

  • Venezia - More Information
    3 stars
    Venezia
    Riva del Garda

    The hotel Venezia is located only 50 meters away from the lake. The engaged, middle-class family hotel with 21 rooms…

    extension on request

  • Grand Hotel Riva - More Information
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    4 stars
    Grand Hotel Riva
    Riva del Garda

    LOCATION: The elegant hotel is located in the heart of the historic old town of Riva del Garda and is just a few meters…

    extension on request

  • Palace Hotel Citta - More Information
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    4 stars
    Palace Hotel Citta
    Arco

    LOCATION: The location of the Palace Hotel Città is excellent. It is situated in the heart of Arco and is surrounded by…

    extension on request

You will stay in the listed high-quality hotels or, in some cases, equivalent alternatives. From Bolzano onwards, most hotels are equipped with air conditioning.

Gastronomy

Daily breakfast buffet. With half board, you will enjoy Italian specialties (3 x 3-course choice menus or buffet, sometimes in a nearby restaurant).

Information
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Place of interest
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    Nauders

    Nauders is a town in the district of Landeck in Tyrol/Austria.

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    Schlanders

    Schlanders is rich in historic buildings that invite you to visit. They accompany the development of the village from the 13t…

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    Naturns

    The quiet community has developed into a popular holiday resort in recent years. The reason for this are the many hiking…

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    Meran

    The spa town of Merano is located in the South Tyrolean Alps in Italy. Due to the Mediterranean climate, palm trees, vines,…

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    Bozen

    Bolzano is the provincial capital of South Tyrol, an autonomous province in Italy, and as such the seat of the South Tyrolean…

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    Trento

    Trento is the capital of Trentino. The city has 118,902 inhabitants. The center is located at an altitude of 194 m. The…

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    Riva del Garda

    Riva del Garda is a popular tourist resort on the northern shore of Lake Garda. Landmark is the slightly leaning Torre…

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    Arco

    The city is surrounded by the foothills of the northern Italian Brenta Group. Due to its special location, Arco is blessed…