Cross-border cycling through three countries and three different climate zones: from the Bavarian alpine foreland through the enchanting Dolomites to Venice with its lagoons and islands, i.e., from Germany, passing through Austria ending up in Italy. It is possible to manage the route entirely by bike or divide it into partial stretches, taking trains or buses. Enthusiastic bikers experience five different worlds of adventures along the route! Route details of the long-distance cycle track Munich-Venice: 560 km (347.9 miles) – 3,000 m (9,842 ft) of elevation gain – from Germany’s most southern metropole Munich, through the alpine city of Innsbruck to Venice at the Adriatic Sea – spectacular natural landscapes in the Alps, in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage, and in Venice with its lagoons and islands! The route starts in Munich, Bavaria and goes along the cycle path Bavarica Tyrolensis towards Austria. From Jenbach on the cycle path Inntalradweg to Innsbruck, through the villages Patsch and Ellbögen to Steinach and then uphill to the Brenner Pass. On the Southern side of the Brenner Pass, it continues on Route 99 from Brenner to the city of Vipiteno, where the noble family Fugger from Germany settled, and goes then towards Bressanone (a side trip to the city of the former bishop’s seat is absolutely worth it!). Once reached Fortezza, turn east into the Val Pusteria Valley following the cycle path until Dobbiaco. Proceeding from Dobbiaco over the Passo Cimabanche and through Cortina to the Cadore valley. Through Ponte nelli Alpe and Santa Croce-See the route leads to Vittorio Veneto and finally from the mountains to the hilly lowlands of the Veneto region. Through Conegliano and Susegna it goes to Treviso. From there the route leads either towards the port city Mestre, at the gates of Venice and from there, by train to the city of lagoons and islands or from Treviso to Jesolo and Punta Sabbione, and then by boat directly to the famous Piazza San Marco! Scenic attractions: Alpine-Mediterranean harmony While cycling one can enjoy best the fantastic landscapes and surroundings! Starting at the Alpine Bavaria passing by the Tegernsee and Achensee lakes reaching the Alpine city of Innsbruck. Over the lowest Alpine pass, the Brenner Pass, the route leads to Bella Italia through the Valle d’Isarco and the Val Pusteria Valley towards the enchanting Dolomites, and finally to the picturesque city of Venice. Five worlds of adventures along the route: