The River Inn
Cycles, Castles & Crystals Innsbruck to Passau
Independent Cycling Tour

Follow the River Inn on its journey from the Austrian Tirol into Bavaria discovering its hidden treasures en route. Visit Swarovski Crystal World, Kufstein fortress, Reichersberg Monastery and much more, all set in the breathtaking scenery of mountains, forest and rivers.

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Your accommodation and meals
	Departure dates and prices
	Bike details
	Travel options
	Average temperature

Detailed itinerary

This fantastic tour is mainly on cycle paths but you will encounter some roads and undulating sections. The tour has been extended over eight nights to shorten the distances, but we can also arrange it as a seven-night tour if you prefer to cycle a little further each day.

Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck
Take a stroll around this beautiful town, or why not take a cable car up into the mountains for wonderful views.

Day 2: Innsbruck to Strass
28 miles
Cycle through enchanting mountain scenery on the first part of your tour today. Visit the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, before arriving at your hotel in Strass.

Day 3: Strass to Kufstein
22 miles
Today’s route takes you via delightful Rattenburg, Austria’s smallest town, to Kufstein. The impressive fortress here offers a fantastic view over the surrounding countryside.

Day 4: Kufstein to Rosenheim
24 miles
Cycle along the Inn to Rosenheim, a delightful town with an impressive array of architectural styles, ranging from the 14th century market gate to the onion-shaped dome of the parish church and the traditional Salzach style town houses.

Day 5: Rosenheim to Wasserburg
19 miles
Today you cycle to picturesque Wasserburg, known for its medieval old town. The bridge has existed in various forms since 1338 and its gate, shows wonderful frescos dating to 1568.

Day 6: Wasserburg to Mühldorf
31 miles
Your route takes you through wooded plains to Mühldorf, full of beautiful buildings dating back to its prosperous days in the salt trade.

Day 7: Mühldorf to Braunau
33 miles
Today you pass Altötting, a Bavarian pilgrimage town and home to the statue of the ‘Black Madonna’ which attracts more than 1 million visitors a year. Visit Reichersberg monastery en route to Braunau for your overnight stay.

Day 8: Braunau to Passau
33 miles
Admire Braunau’s 15th century church with its 99m spire before departing for your final day of cycling. You travel through a nature reserve, before reaching the baroque town of Schärding, where you take the train to Passau.

Day 9: End of tour after breakfast
Return by train to the airport. Why not take a walk around Passau, the meeting point of three rivers.

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Your accommodation and meals

You will stay in double or twin rooms in three or four-star hotel accommodation along the route. Your luggage is transported to each overnight stop for you, so you can relax and enjoy the cycling.

All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast or Half Board basis.

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Departure dates & prices

Prices include:

• Accommodation for 8 nights
• Half Board or Bed & Breakfast option
• Bicycle hire (21 gears)
• Route description and maps
• Luggage transport
• Rail travel travel Schärding to
  Passau

Departures are every Saturday from 26 April to 5 October 2008

Single room supplement: £11 per night
Children 0-6 go free (except cost of tag-along bike)
Price for 1 child (7-11 years) sharing with 2 adults, own travel: £319 HB, £269 B&B
Price for 1 child (12-14 years) sharing with 2 adults, own travel: £429 HB, £379 B&B

*Prices vary and can only be confirmed when you make a booking.

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Bike details

	Gears: 21 Bike bag Repair kit

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Travel options

Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)

Transfer to Innsbruck: 2hrs 30mins by train (payable locally)
Return transfer from Passau: 2hrs 15mins by train (payable locally)
For rail trickets contact Deutsche Bahn in London on 0870 243 5363 or visit www.deutsche-bahn.co.uk.

Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.

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Average temperature

The average daytime temperatures for this region is listed below:

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