Sunday 7 May 2017

Day 1 Brenner to Bolzano 61 Miles


“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.”

John F. Kennedy

To see Brenner to Bolzano route - click on link Interactive map (can select day on left)

Day 1 - intrepid and optimistic cyclists ready for anything

Supported by an onlooking gnome.
We were driven by coach from Munich to the Italian border to meet our bikes
We followed a dedicated cycle/pedestrian track down the Brenner pass.


A tree blocking our way.
Fabulous views with medieval buildings at every turn.


The Brenner Pass was named after a farm that it originally passed by. It is the principle mountain pass that links Austria and Italy.



The route the pass follows has been in use since the second century; the Romans used it as their main route north.

Our route took us through numerous hill villages with a distinct Austrian feel.

Not surprising as it was Austrian up until 1918. 



Time for a quick coffee.

German is the main language in this area with signs in both German and Italian.











We descend into Bolzano.
View from our room



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