Brief information about the Inn Cycle Path
520 kilometres, three countries and the rushing Inn: Along this cycle path, we guarantee unforgettable experienced and picturesque landscapes – very comfortable and always downstream. The special features of this cycle path close to the river is its small height differences – making it a perfect tour across the Alps for the whole family. Starting from St. Moritz, the tour takes you across the Swiss Alps, through an imposing mountain landscape in Tyrol, along unique natural gems, historic towns and the Bavarian-Upper Austrian nature reserve, before you reach the end of the Inn Cycle Path in Passau, where the Inn flows into the Danube.
The most beautiful stages and cycle tours on the Inn Cycle Path
St. Moritz - Innsbruck
In seven days, this fantastic route will take you from St. Moritz in Switzerland to Innsbruck in Tyrol. Before you hop on the saddle, you have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of St. Mortitz on the day of arrival. Follow the Inn, gently downhill at all times, enjoy the beautiful days and relax as you get away from everyday life.
Innsbruck - Salzburg
From the beautiful capital in the mountains of Tyrol, the route goes along four rivers, including the Inn, to the Mozart city of Salzburg. In between you will find imposing mountain landscapes, breathtaking natural spectacles, such as the Krimml waterfalls and the Hohe Tauern National Park, and of course comfortable hotels, where you can fully recover from the efforts of the cycle tour.
Salzburg – Vienna
On this cycle tour you can expect two world cities, a lot of culture, Austrian charm, wonderful delicacies and perfect cycle paths along the Inn and the Danube! Visit the two most beautiful cities in Austria with Eurobike and relax on this extremely family-friendly tour for young and old.
Innsbruck – Passau
From the rugged high mountains you cycle through the Alpine foothills, always along the Inn, to Passau and visit cities such as Kufstein, Wasserburg, Braunau and Schärding on the way there. Comfortable hotels, culinary delights and perfect cycle paths will make this cycle tour and unforgettable experience.
Course of the Inn
Source of the Inn
The Inn, whose name is derived from the Celtic word for water, originates in the Swiss Alps, to be more precise in the Upper Engadine, at 2564 metres above sea level. From there the tributary of the Danube runs through Austria and Southern Germany, where it finally flows into the Danube at Passau.
River length
The total length of the Inn is 517km, of which a good two thirds of the river flows through the Alps. The Austrian part of the Inn is 193 km long.
Cycle Path
Mostly near the river, you cycle along the Inn on mostly paved routes, but also on low-traffic side roads an unpaved paths.
Height Profile
The first part of the Inn Cycle Path, which is located in Switzerland starts at approx. 1800 metres above sea level. From there it goes steadily downhill along the Inn with some, sometimes very steep, climbs. As compensation, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Alps. From Switzerland to the Tyrolean Landeck, the Inn Cycle Path loses approx. 1000 metres in height with a length of approx. 150km. In the second half from Landeck to Passau, however, it loses only 300 metres in height with a route length of 360km.
Questions & Answers about the Inn Cycle Path
The most beautiful cities along the Inn Cycle Path
St. Moritz
The popular winter ski resort of St. Moritz is known all over the world. High society meets here every winter. St. Moritz has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, even though the small community has just under 5,000 inhabitants. Get your own picture of this picturesque place in the Swiss Alps.
Scuol
The largest municipality in Switzerland in terms of area impresses with its breathtaking mountain panorama and extremely sunny climate. Scuol is one of the driest places in Switzerland and even the entire Alps. But we cyclists are not the only ones who enjoy the beautiful mountains of the area, of course the many winter sports enthusiasts benefit from the 12 ski lifts and 80 maintained ski slopes that are part of the Scuol ski region.
Innsbruck
You will certainly be familiar with the state capital of Tyrol. The Golden Roof, the Nortkette, the Hofburg and the Bergisel make Austria’s fifth largest city an extremely interesting destination. Innsbruck is also known as a student city. The city gets its name from a bridge leading over the Inn, which still bears the Innsbruck coat of arms.
Schärding
Because of the many baroque buildings and historical squares, the small town of Schärding is known as the baroque town on the Inn. The ‘Silberzeile’- a row of buildings from the late baroque period – is located on the town square and is particularly popular. But Schärding also has a lot more to offer. Immerse yourself in a different time and enjoy the historical atmosphere.
Passau
Passau, also known as the ‘three-river-city’ is located in Lower Bavaria and has a population of around 50,000. Passau is situated directly on the border with Austria and is home to the confluence of the three rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz. The beautiful old town, the venerable fortress Veste Oberhaus from the 13th Century and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral are just a few of the reasons why Passau is such a popular city for Eurobike guests.
Useful information about your cycling holiday on the Inn
What you shouldn’t miss on the Inn:
Along the Inn Cycle Path you will encounter interesting, impressive and entertaining sights and natural spectacles.
- Go for a swim in Lake St. Moritz
- Have a whisky in the largest whisky bar in the world. The Devil’s Place bar in the Hotel Waldhaus am See in St Moritz is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for its assortment of more than 2500 different whiskies.
- Visit the Museum d’Engadina Bassa in Scuol.
- Pay a visit to the beautiful Rosengarten gorge in Imst.
- Look from the Bergisel over Innsbruck.
- Stroll along the baroque Silberzeile in Schärding.
- Visit the historic fortress Veste Oberhaus in Passau.
Culinary delights along the Inn
Anyone who embarks on a trip to the Inn can look forward to some delicacies, and a few extra pounds, because they know how to eat well along the Inn. Enjoy famous Swiss dishes, such as the legendary Engadine nut cake or the Maluns, a traditional Swiss dish made from potatoes, cheese and apple sauce. But Tyrolean classics such as Tyrolean ‘Speckknödel’ (bacon dumplings’, Gröstl or tasty Zillertal ‘Krapfen’ (doughnuts) are a real treat. And of course the gourmets among you will also be well looked after in Bavaria. Traditional dishes such as ‘Obatzte’ or Weisswurst with pretzels are served here – and of course a good wheat beer can’t be missed!
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