Verona in the morning sun Canale Biffs Via Claudia Augusta: along the Etsch, partly quite steep Who knows where that was? Via Claudia Augusta: along the Etsch, partly quite steep Wine and mountains-very good combination View from the apartment balcony of Ala (center)
From Ala to Trento
Breakfast in a good mood Lavis: Torrente Avisio flows into the Adige here. Clear, slightly greenish water meets brownish broth. Seat Three traffic routes: above the Brenner motorway, below the state road and below the Eurovelo 7
Shortly before Trento we were hit by a deluge of rain. A curtain of rain was coming from the mountains behind us on the left, and the dark horror of Trieste was opening up in front of us. In the end we were right in the middle of it. When it started we thought it was going to hail because it was so loud. But it was just raindrops the size of water bombs. Maria was completely soaked in 10 seconds.
Before Trento: Looking back Before Trento: View to Trento
Completely soaked, we were able to stop at a restaurant. Maria put on dry clothes and we had something to eat. During the 2-hour break accompanied by rain, we booked a hotel so that we could explore the city in the dry.
After the torrential rain: Hamburg refreshment Bruschetta with Burrata Trento: Tower at the Cathedral
From Trento to Bolzano
Trento 7:15 am: Waiting for breakfast to start at the Fontana del Nettuno Via Claudia Augusta Via Claudia Augusta at Leifs Via Claudia Augusta: Castles everywhere Via Claudia Augusta: Castles everywhere Via Claudia Augusta: Etsch Valley Via Claudia Augusta Bolzano: Arrived Bolzano: View of the Three Peaks
The Moosbauer campsite tops everything we have experienced so far. The washrooms are called sanitary learning areas and in the scullery you are informed about the different South Tyrolean wines. Simply brilliantly done.
Quick breakfast on the route Etsch near Merano Via Claudia Augusta behind Merano: the climb begins The serpentines with the first big climb are relatively easy to manage. Chair break after first climb First reward: coffee and delicious apple strudel in Töll at the Zollwirt Break at Castelbello Via Claudia Augusta near Castelbello Second reward: ice cream in Schlanders Schlanders in the evening
The Vogelsang campsite in Schlanders in Schlanders was the most expensive place on our trip so far (47.00 euros without the local tax). In return, we had a pitch on a clover meadow. My comment "that's a pretty steep price" was answered with "You can keep driving, but I don't think you'll find anything cheaper."
The sanitary facilities were modern and intact, but there was no more on offer than at other sites. In Meiningen, you could also use a refrigerator for a third of the price. We think it's a complete rip-off. And of course we only paid 28.50 euros at the campsite in St. Valentin auf der Haide.
Camping in Schlanders at the highest prices
From Schlanders to St. Valentin auf der Haide
Schlanders in the morning Irrigation of the apple orchards near Laas Via Claudia Augusta further on Via Claudia Augusta: in Glorenza Things are about to get better The Ortler Via Claudia Augusta near Burgeis Via Claudia Augusta: Climb at the Fürstenburg. It's a shame that Michael stopped for the photo... ...because starting up the hill was no longer possible. You can see the reason if you look in the other direction from above. Found a shady spot. The climb in the sun was quite strenuous. The Etsch as a tame stream Camping St. Valentin auf der Haide: Model House
From St. Valentin auf der Haide to Landeck
St. Valentin: first ramp to Lake Reschen with headwind Lake Resia Graun in Vinschgau Via Claudia Augusta: Reschen and Reschenpass reached Inn before Landeck Maria studying the history of the pons latus The long bridge The Via Claudia Augusta Campsite in Landeck looks big in the wide angle shot. Great place and very nice and relaxed operators
Today we take the train from Landeck to Bregenz, as we can't manage the side route over the Fernpass with our luggage and touring bikes. It is too steep and rocky in the direction we are travelling. We say goodbye to the Via Claudia Augusta.