Skip content

Cycling from the Bavarian capital to the Bavarian lakes

Let yourself be carried away by this 100% Bavarian itinerary and discover the Bavarian lakes by bike. You'll pass through Bavarian villages where bavarian culture and traditions are still very much alive.

Show more Show less
Ref: BA0701CO
  • Bavaria
  • 7 day(s)
  • Fairly easy
  • ~ 47 km/day
  • Loop
When travelling?
From May to September
Minimum age
12 y/o
Related categories:

Loop around Munich

This bike tour in the heart of Bavaria is sure to satisfy nature and tradition lovers. Pedal through the heart of “Blue Country”, the name given to this beautiful region for the clarity of its lake waters. You'll pass through flower-filled Bavarian villages nestled in valleys at the foot of Alpine mountains.
The first pedal strokes take you to the shores of Lake Starnberg and Lake Seehaupt, and throughout this week of cycling in Bavaria you'll discover breathtaking scenery of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers.

Show more Show less

Program

Day 01
Arival in Munich

    Arriving in the bavarian capital and beer's capital, you can explore the city center, including Marienplatz and numerous gardens and parks. 

    Take the time to sit out on a terrace and sample typical Bavarian dishes, or in one of the famous Biergaten.

     
    Day 02
    Munich-Murnau am Staffelsee
    • 65 km

    You leave Munich on a secondary road for around ten kilometers, before reaching Starnberg and its lake. You pedal along the lakeshore and the edge of the forest, passing through small Bavarian villages with traditional flower-filled houses and country roads, before arriving in the charming village of Murnau, where you'll spend the night.

     
    Day 03
    Murnau am Staffelsee – Garmish-Partenkirschen
    • 40 km

    The day begins with a ride through the Murnauer Moos nature reserve. Then pedal along small country roads to Garmisch Partenkirchen, a family-friendly ski resort that hosted the Winter Olympics in 1936, where you'll find charming cobbled streets, typical restaurants, souvenir stores and biergarten.

     
    Day 04
    Garmish-Partenkirschen – Wallgau
      Exists in :
      • 20 km
      • 70 km

    You take the cycle path out of Garmish and cross the valley to reach your stage town for the day (20km).If you wish, you can make a detour via Mittenwald and Scharnitz to the source of the Isaar, extending the route by 50km.On arrival, you pedal along the cycle path in the heart of the countryside with the Bavarian mountains behind you.

     
    Day 05
    Wallgau – Bad Tölz
    • 50 km

    You leave Wallgau and pedal along mountain roads along the Isaar, admiring the turquoise waters of Lake Sylvenstein all the way. You stop in Fall to enjoy a typical Bavarian breakfast of white sausage (Weisswurst) with mustard sauce and a warm bretzel, then pedal off with a breathtaking view of the lake before taking the bike path through the forest to the banks of the Isaar. You arrive at your destination for the day: Bad Tolz, with its cobbled streets and colorful houses.

     
    Day 06
    Bad Tölz – Munich
    • 60 km

    Vous pédalez le long de l’Isaar et alternez entre petites routes de foret et piste cyclable au bord de l’Isaar, avant d’arriver à Munich.

     
    Day 07
    Départ de Munich

      You can leave Munich after breakfast or extend your stay as you wish.

       
      Show more Show less

      Accommodation

      *Typical example of accommodation corresponding to the proposed category. These photographs are for illustrative purposes only.

      Equipment

      Show more Show less

      Information

      Beginning of the trip
       

      As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let the accommodation know if you are arriving late.

      A welcome briefing and bike fitting will take place at your hotel the evening of your arrival (depending on your arrival time), or the morning of your first day cycling. 

      To get to the departure point

      By plane: flight from Paris to Munich

       

      By train: TGV from Paris to Munich with a connexion in Stuttgart. To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com

      Car park

      If you choose to drive, you can park your car around your hôtel (no reservation needed/available).

       

      Show more Show less
      From
      1289 €/pers.
      I book!
      Simulate the price of your cycling trip by configuring your holiday!
      Ref: BA0701CO
      • Bavaria
      • 7 day(s)
      • Fairly easy
      • ~ 47 km/day
      • Loop
      When travelling?
      From May to September
      Minimum age
      12 y/o
      Related categories:

      Tried and tested stays!

      • Experience
        15 years' experience in cycling to advise and satisfy you
      • Tested & Approved
        The whole team goes out into the field to design the itineraries and select the best partners (accommodation, bikes, etc.).
      • Quality of service
        A dedicated customer service team available and ready to listen, from the moment you book until you return from your holiday.
      • Secure payment
        Individual or fractional payment by secure means via our website
      Cycling from the Bavarian capital to the Bavarian lakes
      • Bavaria
      • Fairly easy
      • ~ 47 km/day
      • Loop
      From
      1289 €/pers.