Culinary Cycling Adventures: Bike Rides for Foodies in Tirol

No climbs worthy of the name, a cool location next to the river and lots of sights and attractions en route make the 200-kilometre-long Inn Cycle Path perfect for families and cruisers. The relatively short stages take in castles, fortresses, medieval oldtowns and untouched nature – plus, of course, cafés, guesthouses and restaurants. Dumplings with beer or coffee and cake? It's up to you!

This bike route along the Drau river in East Tirol takes in some spectacular scenery but is easy to ride even for families as it remains on the valley floor from Sillian to Lienz and over the border into the neighbouring province of Carinthia. The Drau Cycle Path even gives riders a bit of Mediterranean flair as it passes through this region near Italy known for its mild climate. Some of the local delicacies on offer en route include Schlipfkrapfen, Kaiserschmarrn, Pregler schnapps and the hearty Melchermuas.

This long-distance cycle path follows the route of an old Roman road which once crossed Tirol from north to south. The Via Claudia Augusta is today a popular cycle path taking in idyllic valleys, rushing rivers and plenty of top sights and attractons. It measures 130 kilometres and can be completed in three stages. En route there are plenty of guesthouses and restaurants with traditional cuisine.

The Zillertal Valley lies in the eastern part of North Tirol and is famous for its tangy cheese. Cyclists keen to combine riding with eating should head out on the Zillertal Cycle Path. This 31-kilometre-long tarmac trail leads from the village of Mayrhofen via plenty of local restaurants to the village of Strass.  En route there are lots of opportunties to sample the local cheese. And if you do end up eating a little too much, there is always the option of hopping on the train and completing the final few kilometres by rail.