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INN-CYCLE TRAIL I
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ca. 210 km
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Lake Maloja
ca. 1.800 m above sealevel
Innsbruck ca. 580 m above sealevel |
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From St. Moritz in Swizzerland to Innsbruck
in Austria
The Inn-cycle trail is famous for spectacular
landscapes of the Swiss alpes in
the high valley of the Upper Engadin and
the extensive forests of the Swiss Nationalpark.
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Mostly travelling on cycle paths, country and
gruel paths also are included. Hilly with some ascents of medium difficulty,
and several long descents, the trail is quite diverse. On the Swiss part
of the cycle trail, some (also) steeper ascents have to be managed.
In St. Moritz, the mundane wintersports centre,
you start the tour through the impressive landscape
of the Swiss Engadin. The chapel of San Bastiaun
in Zuoz with the medival frescos is worth a visit. Typical villages and
the wonderful panorama of the steep mountains also make this part of the
cycle trail very special.
At Martina (Martinsbruck) the passport has
to be shown at the border between Austria and Swizzerland.
Next intersting historical site is the hunting castle of the emperor Maximilian
from Austria, the last knight.
The wild Inn here is one of the best rafting areas in Europe.
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Passing through Landeck
and Telfs, the two bigger cities before arriving
in Innsbruck. we can also recommend the Mieninger-Plateau,
as a real treasure.
Innsbruck, the alpine metropole, has a great
reputation as residence of bishops, university and repeatedly hosting
the Olympic wintergames. Situated on a cruical strategical and economical
crossing point between Austria and Italy,
Innsbruck prospered already in the early Roman times.
Interesting sites in the old town comprise e.g. the Golden
Dachl. Further the Royal Residence, the baroque dome and the basilika
of Wilden should not be missed. This basilika has a reputation as most
beautiful Rokoko church of Tyrol. The Renaissance
castle Ambras invites to travel back in time.
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