TREKKINGBIKE travelled along the first section of the Inn Cycle Path. The route is signposted in an exemplary manner and is mainly downhill.
Character
The 230 kilometres of the first section of the Inn Cycle Path from the Maloja Pass to Innsbruck are recommended for more experienced trekking bikers. Some sections of the route are quite sandy and bumpy and feature climbs and steep descents. A sturdy touring bike with sufficient gear reserves is a decisive advantage here. The route is well signposted.
If you also want to see something on the way, plan four to five days. The tour is only suitable for children aged 12 and over. Please note: The weather can quickly change from sunshine to strong winds and even snowfall high up in the mountains, even in summer. It is therefore essential to bring warm clothing, gloves and wind and rain protection!
Best time to travel
Most pleasant from the beginning of June to mid-September.
Journey
Both Innsbruck and Maloja are easy to reach by train (1-2 changes) (don't forget your international bike card!). From St. Moritz there is a bus to Maloja, which takes limited bikes. Daily bike shuttle (8.5.-11.10.09) Innsbruck-Landeck-Maloja for 55 euros per person including bike. http://www.lvb.at/radreisen
Bike shops/rental
Help is available, especially in the somewhat larger towns of St. Moritz, Scuol and Landeck.
HOTEL TIPS
Sporthotel ScalettaVia Maistra 52, CH-7525 S-chanf, Tel. 0041-81/ 8540304
Mountain bikers and touring cyclists from all directions meet at the beautiful old village hotel.
Hotel TraubeA-6542 Pfunds 10, Tel. 0043-5474/5210
Traditional Tyrolean hotel with good cuisine and beautiful rooms.
Organiser
Landecker Verkehrsbetriebe, tel. 0043-5442/63424, http://www.lvb.at/Radreisen . A five-day individual cycle tour from Maloja to Innsbruck with accommodation in a three-star hotel, luggage transport, transfer etc. costs from 400 euros.
Maps/Literature
bikeline "Inn-Radweg 1 - Von der Quelle nach Innsbruck", cycle tour book and map 1:75,000, 60 p., 9.40 euros. Kompass cycling map 148 "Inn Cycle Route Maloja - Passau", 1:125,000, 4.95 euros
Information
Graubünden Holidays, Alexanderstr. 24, CH-7001 Chur, Tel. 0041-81/2542424, Fax 2542400;
Tirol Werbung, Maria-Theresienstr. 55, A-6010 Innsbruck, Tel. 0043-512/7272, Fax 72727, http://www.tirol.at
