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WORLDVENTURES SELF-GUIDED BICYCLE TOUR AUSTRIA - GERMANY
Bavaria's Romantic Road
The Romantic Road
Innsbruck - Augsburg - The old Via Claudia Augusta
Fairy Tale Bavarian Castles, Roman Ruins and Alpine Scenes
A Dream Journey Following the Old Roman Road
VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA: Almost 2000 years ago this road was built by the Romans; the only imperial state pathway across the Alps. Carts that we still smile at and admire today, inns, settlements and graves, which enrich our landscape with monuments in the ground. The traces are not always immediately recognizable, on some parts of the way, where the original road is still visible as a dam in a field and a meadow or as curved path traces.
ROMANTIC PATHWAY: No citizen in the Middle Ages would have probably thought that this road would become one of the most important holiday pathways in the future. The old trade route retained its historic image and its romantic atmosphere throughout the ages. The Episcopal and the royal residence and the fairytale Bavarian castles provide a frame for a relaxing bike tour.
Tour Profile: Along the Lech river on bicycle paths and small country roads, through quiet and charming landscapes near the Roman road. A bike tour for anyone. From Imst/Hahntenjoch 2000 m or Fussen 800 m to Donauworth 400 m continuously downhill with short hilly passages.
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The Itinerary:
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Augsberg or InnsbruckArrival in Augsberg with bus transfer before tour or direct arrival to Innsbruck. Issue of the rental bikes and tour information at your hotel in Innsbruck (The old part of town, the town tower and the Golden roof) in the evening.
Day 2 - Innsbruck to Imst 65km/40mi On the former Treidelweg (Treidel Path) along the Inn river and through the small villages (churches worth seeing, old aristocratic houses, fortress ruins) to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent, convent museum) on through Maiming to Imst.
Day 3 -Imst - Fussen 45-55 km/28-34mi To Hahntenjoch (2000 m) by bus, except arrival in May via Fernpass. A wonderful downhill ride to Elmen and Lech follows. The splendid mountain landscape, the mountain river and the town of Reutte get you into the right mood for a dream journey. The city of Fussen, surrounded by magnificent peaks of the Alps and blue-green mountain lakes invites you for a stroll around the city (pedestrian zone, you see the outline of the Via Claudia).
Day 4 - Fussen - Schongau 50 km/31mi King Luis fairy tale castles in Konigswinkel - Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein - and at the valley station of the Tegelberg you should see the uncovered Roman thermal springs. The world famous Wieskirche (church) - the epitome of Bavarian rococo - is the next highlight. Through Steingaden and Pelting, you will experience the highlights of the landscape and will arrive in Schongau filled with with good impressions.
Day 5 - Schongau - Landsberg/Lech 45 km/28mi Schongau - former Bavarian border fortress - with fortified passages on the town wall that can still be accessed - gives evidence of the past. The splendid view over the Lech Valley promises greatness. Old part of town (Romanesque basilica with vaults), Hochenfurch, Epfach (the Roman Abodiacum, Roman museum) and Vilgertshofen (baroque pilgrimage church) are the places of interest before you reach Landsberg .
Day 6 - Landsberg - Lake Amersee - Landsberg approx. 45 km/28mi Along side roads you cycle via small, baroque villages to the western bank of the Lake until you reach Utting. If you like you can visit the monastery of Andechs by ship (not included). The monastery is located in the village of Herrsching (opposite the Lake). Afterwards you cycle slightly hilly back to Landsberg. You will see lots of baroque onion domes on your way to your hotel.
Day 7 - Landsberg/Lech - Augsburg approx. 50 km/31 mi You should see the mediaeval city centre of Landsberg/Lech - embedded in a wild-romantic river bed of the river with the same name - the historic town hall and the Gothic Bavarian gate. Through Kaufering am Lech to Konigsbrunn (with the 11 km long, best preserved part of the Via Claudia), into the old Bavarian duke city of Friedberg and on to the Fugger city of Augsburg with the famous Fuggerei (trading company of the Fugger family and an old part of Augsburg) from the year 1516. Numerous historic monuments from all epochs give the city its distinctive tone, e.g. Elias Holls (town hall). The Roman museum is worth seeing.
Day 8 - Augsburg Individual departure
Overnight Itinerary : Innsbruck, Imst, Fussen, Schongau, Landsberg/Lech (2), Augsburg
SELF GUIDED BICYCLE INN TOUR
TOUR # GEB-23142/B CAT B 8 DAYS - $890 Return to Top
CATEGORY B - Hotels and guesthouses of the 3*** star level, Innsbruck 4****
Single supplement - $175
Includes breakfast everyday
Half-board supplement (includes all breakfasts and dinners) - $220
TOUR # GEB-23142/A CAT A 8 DAYS - $975
CATEGORY A - Chosen hotels of the 3*** & 4**** star level
Single supplement - $210
Includes breakfast everyday
Half-board supplement (includes all breakfasts and dinners) - $220
Bicycle Rental - $95
THE BICYCLES: Provision of 21- speed bikes, equipped with rear panniers
ELECTRIC POWERED BICYCLE: You can add the use of an electric motor to do some of the work for you. Our electric bikes increase the pedaling power 3 fold. This way bikers with different sportif conditions can book a bike tour together.
Extra night in Augsburg: Return to Top 3*** star (B&B) - $75 (Single Supplement $50)
Extra night in Innsbruck 4**** star level (B&B) - $110 (Single supplement $40)
DEPARTURE: Self-guided individual tour: Arrival every Sunday from May 13 to September 16 Special arrangements for groups from 6 persons available on request
HOTELS: Category A - 3*" and 4"** hotels in B&B Category B - 3*** hotels and guesthouses, Innsbruck 4**** star
Parking/arrival and departure Public garage in Innsbruck near the hotel approx, € 50,- per week, payable on spot The bus transfer from Augsberg to Innsbruck with departure every Sunday at 3 p.m., by mini bus, € 60,- per person, bike included, payable on the spot, reservation necessary.
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Self-Guided Individual Tours:
EXCLUSIONS: The insurances, the transfers from and to the airport, the beverages, the lunches and dinners, items of a personal nature such as telephone and laundry.
DOSSIER: On the first day of the tour you be given maps, road book, fact sheets and tourist information.
N CASE OF BREAKDOWN: We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.
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