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Cycling Innsbruck to Munich

Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and this cycling holiday in the Tirol and Bavarian borders. This biking vacation takes your from the Tirol region of Austria along wonderful cycle ways to the beautiful unique region of Bavaria. This cycle tour is available as a self-guided cycle tour and is graded as a Wanderer and Explorer tour.

Imagine towering mountains with deep gorges and yet the Tyrol and Bavaria two countries so similar and yet so different. You will be cycling on the foot of breathtaking mountains, grim fortresses and gorgeous monasteries, every bend of the cycle path offers new, breathtaking views. The River Inn winds through this part of Austria boasting to have the most mountains. The beautiful Zillertal Valley, crystal clear lakes and the young, turquoise Isar will enchant you. Breath the clear air, enjoy the atmosphere of rural inns and embrace the feeling of unspoiled nature. Similar and yet so different, but both countries Tyrol and Bavaria can pride themselves of imposing mountain scenery, clean air, unpolluted water and most importantly truly great hospitality!

Tour Details

Duration 7 Nights/6 Nights
Location Tirol and Bavaria
Season May 11 - October 5
Tour Type Combo
Nearest City Innsbruck/Munich
Physical Condition Required Fair
Destination(s)  Austria
Fully Guided No
Bike Rentals Available Yes
Rates
$808.00 per person Currency Converter
(Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Website www.hookedoncycling.co.uk

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: (Sunday) Arrival at Innsbruck
On arrival visit the world famous old town with the Golden Dachl or the Bergisel ski jump. in the early evening you will have your welcome meeting and hand over of rental cycles.

Day 2: (Monday) Innsbruck – Strass/Zillertal 30 miles/48 km
On a flat cycle way you bike alongside the steep walls of the Northern Alps where you will cycle through the salt town with a historic Coin Museum and on to Wattens. Visit Swarovski Kristallwelten and be enchanted by the glittering fascinating crystals. Then onto the inn cycle path along the river, you cycle past Schwaz (silver mine museum) to the Bicycle Village Strass at the entrance to the Zillertal Valley.

Day 3: (Tuesday) Excursion into the Zilltertal Valley 0-38 miles/0–60km
Always in full view of the fascinating mountains of the Zillertal main ridge with more than 3,000 meters high giants, you easily cycle along the Zillertal bicycle path to Mayrhofen. Maybe you even fancy a trip to the glacier by cable car. Back you cycle always slightly downhill.

Day 4: (Wednesday) Strass/Zillertal – Bad Tölz 35 miles/55 km
Today you will take the unique old steam-rack railway to climb the ascent to Lake Achensee. Along the lake you will cycle through green forests and meadows and see the impressive Sylvenstein lake. Then through natural forests, surrounded by steep rock walls, you will feel as if you were transformed back in time, when men did not influence the nature with technology. Now with the green/turquoise waters of the young River Isar you cycle to Bad Tölz. This town was important as the crossroad of two ancient trading routes. Richly decorate houses still pay testimonial to the prosperous past.

Day 5: (Thursday) Excursion Lake Tegernsee 0–25 miles/0-40km
Rich people from Munich try to settle here, an idyllic, clear water, calm atmosphere, lovely lake panorama of Lake Tegernsee. Along the Gaißbachtal you cycle back to Bad Tölz. Here the thermal waters of the spa Alpamare wait for you to refresh tired muscles. Afterwards a nice stroll on the old market place of Bad Tölz offer nice insights into the traditional Bavarian lifestyle.

Day 6: (Friday) Bad Tölz – Munich/Grünwald 29 miles/45 km
You approach Munich, capital of Bavaria via Geretsried and Wolfratshausen to Grünwald. Only a few short ascents lay between you and your final destination Munich. Take your time to do justice to the numerous places of interest along the route.

Day 7: (Saturday) Departure
Individual departure or extended stay.


This Package Includes

  • Six Nights Accommodations at 3-Star Hotels and Country Inns
  • Information Pack
  • Routes and Maps
  • Luggage Transfers
  • Railway Fare Jenbach - Achensee
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Welcome Meeting

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