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Andechs Germany > Padua Itaky - Route and stops?

Posted by (Sacramento, CA USA) on

I will be in Prague tonight and leaving Friday for Andechs Monastery Germany. I have a reservation for Sunday night in Padua and am looking for some place for Saturday night to break up the 6 hour drive into Padua. This is terra incognita for me so I am totally open to anywhere along the way. Perhaps Bolzano or somewhere in the Dolomites? For now I am interested in scenery and topography, not so much another cathedral or palace, unless especially a "must see". Actually, if recommended strongly enough, I could spend two nights at Andechs and just do the drive in one day. Really, I am open...

So, suggestions?

I am now off to the Pilsner Urquell brewery for a visit to beer Mecca. :-)

Thanks for all ideas! j2

Posted by
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Bolzano sounds good, if you would like a smaller city perhaps Merano? these stops are 2-2.5 hours from Padova.

Posted by
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After entering into Italy via Innsbruck, these are all good:

Sterzing/Vipiteno
Brixen/Bressanone

If it's a clear day, I'd look at the Val Gardena. This is maybe 20 minutes off the A22 highway heading from Innsbruck towards Bolzano.

www.val-gardena.com

The Val Gardena is the small town of Ortisei, villages of St. Christina and Selva.
The amazing Gardena Pass is a "must drive" if you're into driving alpine passes. It basically starts just after leaving Selva. Drive it just to the "top" (to the cafe/restaurant/rest stop) and then back if you're pressed for time.

Paul

Posted by
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Thanks for the ideas! I booked what appears to be a cool little bnb in Vipiteno. And will have a side trip to "bag" a pass. :-) Always great suggestions here.
j2

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Verona was a nice surprise for us. When are you going? If during Opera season, seeing an opera in the Roman amphitheater in Verona would be good experience.

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