The Via Claudia Augusta, the ancient Roman road that from the plains of the Adriatic (Altino) led to the Danube (Donauwörth), comes back to life after 200 years of history thanks to the construction of a cycle path.
It is an itinerary that develops along an ancient cultural and commercial route of the Roman Empire.
It extends over three countries (Germany, Austria and Italy), the Alps, ten regions, three climates which will amaze you with their unique variety of landscapes.
Lively towns, charming villages, countless testimonies of a turbulent history and various cultures influenced by it, as well as gastronomic specialties and exquisite wines await you along the way.
This bike route has two variants: the Via Claudia Augusta "Altinate" towards Altino, Feltre and Venice and the Via Claudia Augusta "Padana" towards Verona and Ostiglia sul Po.
Considered by cyclists the easiest alpine pass, two milestones are still preserved today as a testimony of this road, one in Rablà in Val Venosta and one in Cesiomaggiore in Valbelluna.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Start: Augsburg (Germany)
Finish: Venice (Italy)
Lenght: 700 km
Elevation gain: 2.500 m
Travel time: day trips
Difficulty: hard
Recommended period: summer
For more information on the route, please consult the following website.
You are in a natural environment that requires respect:
- Prohibition of collecting flowers
- Prohibition of bathing
- No to the shouting
- Prohibition of ignition of fires
- Do not leave waste around, but throw them in the appropriate spaces (also cigarette butts, tissues, masks and wet waste)
- Minors must be accompanied
- Dogs must be kept on a leash and their collected excreta
- Do not leave the path
- Do not disturb the local fauna
It is suggested to inquire through the ARPAV website about any disturbances before embarking on the route.
