Via Claudia Augusta

The route follows the ancient Roman axis of the Via Claudia Augusta from south to north. It climbs from the Venetian plain to the Dolomites and South Tyrol, then crosses the Alpine passes to Austria and Bavaria. The route is well signposted with dedicated "Via Claudia Augusta" markings and follows bike paths, secondary roads, and historic trails.

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Bicycle touring bike, helmet, repair kit, layered clothing, rain jacket, water bottles, GPS or offline track, front and rear lights.

Long, multi-country itinerary: watch out for weather, different signage between regions and sections on vehicular traffic. Rapid weather changes possible in the mountains. Plan stages well.

Altino can be reached from the A4 Venice-Trieste highway with the Quarto d'Altino exit. From Venice about 30 minutes.

Train to Quarto d'Altino or Venice Mestre, then local bus or short cab transfer to Altino. Train stations along the entire route (Bolzano, Innsbruck, etc.) with international connections are used for return.

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Don't miss the stretches between the Dolomites and South Tyrol-they are the most scenic. Worth a stop in the small Alpine villages and border passes.