VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA
A Jewel of a Cycle Path
In former times, the Via Claudia Augusta started at Altinum Port near Italy’s Venice and leads via Reschen Pass, Landeck, Imst, and Fern Pass to Donauwoerth by the Blue Danube.DETAILS
START: Donauwörth (Bayern)
TARGET: Altino near Venice / Ostiglia
LENGTH: approx. 700 km
DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE: 1,450m, including the two alpine crossings of Fern Pass and Reschen Pass; an optional „Via Claudia Piggyback“ shuttle service is operating.
TRAIL: Asphalt or gravel cycling trails and low-traffic side roads. The route is entirely flat from the Danube to Schongau and travels through slightly hill terrain in Allgäu (Germany). In Tirol the trail has easy climbs and descents through Zwischentoren, Gurgl Valley and Inntal Valley. Via Claudia Piggyback: Optional shuttle services are available across Fern Pass (1,215 m) and Reschen Pass (1,450 m).
WAYMARKING: The trail is signposted with striking symbols from the Blue Danube to the Adriatic Sea and to Po River.
FAMILY SUITABILITY: Ideal for families
TRAVEL & RETURN TRANSFER SERVICES: Since 2007, a return shuttle service for bicycles and cyclists is operating from Venice over Verona along the route to Donauwoerth (minimum number of 15 people required).
VIA CLAUDIA PIGGYBACK: Across Fern Pass (1,215m) and Reschen Pass (1,450m); optional shuttle services are available from 1,000 meters onwards, making this the easiest crossing of the Alps for cyclists. From Reschen Pass it’s a gentle downhill ride.
TARGET: Altino near Venice / Ostiglia
LENGTH: approx. 700 km
DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE: 1,450m, including the two alpine crossings of Fern Pass and Reschen Pass; an optional „Via Claudia Piggyback“ shuttle service is operating.
TRAIL: Asphalt or gravel cycling trails and low-traffic side roads. The route is entirely flat from the Danube to Schongau and travels through slightly hill terrain in Allgäu (Germany). In Tirol the trail has easy climbs and descents through Zwischentoren, Gurgl Valley and Inntal Valley. Via Claudia Piggyback: Optional shuttle services are available across Fern Pass (1,215 m) and Reschen Pass (1,450 m).
WAYMARKING: The trail is signposted with striking symbols from the Blue Danube to the Adriatic Sea and to Po River.
FAMILY SUITABILITY: Ideal for families
TRAVEL & RETURN TRANSFER SERVICES: Since 2007, a return shuttle service for bicycles and cyclists is operating from Venice over Verona along the route to Donauwoerth (minimum number of 15 people required).
VIA CLAUDIA PIGGYBACK: Across Fern Pass (1,215m) and Reschen Pass (1,450m); optional shuttle services are available from 1,000 meters onwards, making this the easiest crossing of the Alps for cyclists. From Reschen Pass it’s a gentle downhill ride.
INFORMATION
Hospitality of Tourist Regions along Via Claudia Augusta
6521 Fliess, Dorf 89
Tel.: +43(0)664/27 63 555
Fax: +43(0)664/5449/5224-15
E-Mail: office@viaclaudia.at
http://www.viaclaudia.org
6521 Fliess, Dorf 89
Tel.: +43(0)664/27 63 555
Fax: +43(0)664/5449/5224-15
E-Mail: office@viaclaudia.at
http://www.viaclaudia.org
