Welcome to South Tyrol, home to a captivating mix of Italian, Austrian and Tyrolean cultures • Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Most residents speak German in this sublime region • Bike up and down the spectacular Etsch Valley as you embark on a pleasant riverside ride past orchards, vineyards and castles • Pista ciclabile in Italy, Radweg in Austria—whatever you call it, these bike paths are idyllic! • Descend through the Venosta Valley, flanked by the jagged peaks of the Ortles and Ötztal Mountains.

Meadows, woodland and quiet hamlets set the stage for today's ride along the Rienz River • A haven of tranquility, the Ahrntal (Ahrn) Valley greets you with gentle inclines and delights with majestic vistas of the Zillertal range's snow-covered peaks • Soak up the scene of fairy-tale forests, barns and locals hand-cutting their lawns with traditional wooden scythes • Bike through the Puster Valley en route to Bruneck, a town with a well-preserved medieval core • Discover wonderful regional wines, including Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer • Taste delectable mountain specialties—polenta, funghi, local cheese, canederli and apple strudel.

Behold hidden valleys and storybook villages surrounded by towering mountains • Following peaceful cycling routes, make your way through the countryside to Lienz, Austria, a charming cobbled town ringed by jagged spires • Spin along a picture-perfect route through a forested valley and small lakes nestled among the Alps • Savor the bounty of an alpine picnic in cozy Matrei • Back in Lienz, celebrate an unforgettable week of biking over a festive farewell dinner • Ride into the Drau River valley before saying auf wiedersehen to South and East Tyrol.