Family cycling in the heart of Bavaria: between lakes and rivers
Discover Bavaria's lakes by bike with the whole family and pedal along the water's edge.
- Bavaria
- 7 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 34 km/day
- Loop
A looping route starting from the Ambach region
This cycling tour in Bavaria offers a change of scenery, refreshment and the promise of good times with the whole family. There are plenty of opportunities for swimming and other activities, both around the starting town and along the entire cycling route. Bavaria is also known as the “blue country” because of the number and clarity of the lakes you'll have the opportunity to discover.
Program
You arrive at your accommodation and settle in, with your bikes and travel documents already waiting for you at your hotel. Set off to discover this small town on Lake Starnberger.
- 30 km
You leave Lake Starnberger along the lakeshore, then continue through the “Osterseen” nature reserve. You reach one of Bavaria's warmest lakes, Lake Froschhauser, before arriving in Murnau. Take a stroll through the colorful old town.
- 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.
- 40 km
Enjoy the view of one of Germany's highest mountains, the Zugspitze, before starting your day's cycling. Today's stage offers you plenty of opportunities to cool off and relax in one of the mountain lakes. You'll cycle along the Issar and Sylvenstein lakes with their crystal-clear waters before arriving in Fall, a lakeside village.
- 30 km
You leave Lake Sylvenstein and continue your journey across its imposing dam. You drive along the River Isaar from Lenggries to Bad Tölz, where bathing enthusiasts can take a dip in one of the many natural pools, or follow the discovery trail along the Isaar. You arrive in Bad Tölz, once a crossroads for the salt and timber trades. Discover the famous market street lined with colorful houses.
- 30 km
Last day of cycling back to Lake Starnberg for a final swim, and a taste of typical Bavarian food if you haven't tried it yet.
You leave Ambach/Bernried after breakfast and a final swim in Lake Starnberger.
Accommodation
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.
Your bikes are already in the hôtel at your arrival, with your travel documents.
To get to the departure point
By plane: flight from Paris to Munich and then train to Ambach.
By train: TGV from Paris to Ambach with a connexion in Stuttgart and then in Munich. 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) in Ambach. The hotel in Bernried offers to park your car there for around 10€ per day.
- Bavaria
- 7 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 34 km/day
- Loop
Tried and tested Trips!
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- Bavaria
- Fairly easy
- ~ 34 km/day
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