Hiking in the footsteps of the Romans
Emperor Claudius hat the Via Claudia Augusta extended to create the first real road through the Alps that connect the Adriatic port of Altinum with the Danube. Since most Romans travelled on foot, road stations were built at intervals that were equal to a day's march so that they could rest overnight and rejuvenate. In general there was also a small spa and a sanctuary. With this in mind, we have set out a long-distance hiking route in a similar style. The route runs through a rich diversity of natural and cultural landscapes, which has characterised the Via Claudia Augusta over the centuries. Hundrets of testimonies to an eventful history and the cultures shaped by it are wating to be discovered. Not forgetting all the tempting delicacies from kitchen an cellar along the way. The recommended places to stop for the night split the route up into day stages. Collect myriad impressions, discover roots and find yourself at the same time - this is what hiking on the Via Claudia Augusta is all about.
Distance: 29 day stages of 4 - 6 hours walking or approx. 550 km
Logistics: return transfer by bus, Luggage service from hotel to hotel
Profile: forest paths, hiking trails and quiet side roads, predominantly at the foot of sunny mountain slopes, like the historic route.
Hikeline-tour-book (at the moment only in German): „Fernwanderweg Via Claudia Augusta – Auf den Spuren der Römer von Bayern über Tirol nach Südtirol, ins Trentino und nach Venezia“, 1. Auflage, Verlag Esterbauer, 176 Seiten, 1:50000, ISBN 978-3850005104, EUR 15,- + Versandkosten bestellen
Accommodation at Via Claudia guest-houses/hotels:
There are currently 170 guest-houses/hotels geared towards meeting the needs of Via Claudia travellers. They market themselves under the banner "2000 years of hospitality". You will find all Via Claudia guest-houses/hotels under the headings for the various regions (Bavaria, Tyrol, Etschtal/Val d'Adige, Valsugana-Feltre-Altino and Verona-Ostiglia) and in the full list of hosts, which can you can download here.
New! Luggage service from one Via Claudia guest-house/hotel to the next
New from 2010. Now you can leave you luggage with your host when you leave in the morning and then collect it as you arrive at your accommodation that evening. The service is available from July to August. Morevoer during other months, if there are at least 40 suitcases on the way at the same time. Download information
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Convenient bus service from Italy:
Daily bus service from Venice or Ostiglia on the River Po / Verona on the northbound route from July to August (other months on request, if there are at least 6 people). Download information
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It is also possible to return from the end of your journey by Italian state railways and both the Austrian and German Bundesbahn.
Other questions:
Via Claudia Info ++43 664 27 63 555
office@viaclaudia.at
