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Cycling Germany (Bavaria)

Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and this cycling holiday in Germany. This wonderful biking vacation around the Bavarian Lakes is available as a seven-night self-guided cycle tour. This cycling holiday in Bavaria has been graded as a wanderer to explorer grade, meaning it is OK for beginner and cyclists with some experience although these is one long day on the first cycling. You will cycle on beautiful cycle paths or quiet minor roads, a few main roads, short stages which are mostly asphalted, some parts also on very good gravel roads. On this cycling tour it will be pure joy, tranquil secluded valleys, alongside lakes with pure fresh water or along the stunning turquoise waters of the young and still untouched River Isar. Enjoy the marvelous views of the majestic Karwendel Alps and stroll through picturesque old towns, richly decorated with flowers and carefully restored old wooden houses. You will experience what is true Bavarian quite a unique way of life with its relaxed, friendly way and culture full of traditions.

Tour Details

Duration 8 Days/7 Nights
Location Germany
Season April - October
Tour Type Road Touring
Nearest City Munich
Physical Condition Required Fair
Destination(s)  Germany
Fully Guided No
Bike Rentals Available Yes
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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Munich
Arrival to south Munich a short transfer (45 minutes) from Munich airport. If you arrive early why not visit the museum of the old fortress of Grunwald or the nearby Bavarian film studios.

Day 2: Munich to Murnau am Staffelsee 40 miles (65km)
Today you will leave Munich by bike by crossing the Forstenrieder Park to Lake Starnberger. You will see one of the most illustrious living addresses around Munich as you depart. From Starnberg you will cycle alongside the lake cycle path to Seeshaupt. You will be on beautiful roads through ancient Bavarian villages, past Lake Ostersee and Lake Riegsee to Murnau and on to Lake Staffelsee.

Day 3: Murnau to Garmisch Partenkirchen 22 miles (35km)
In the morning you will cycle across Middle-Europe’s largest moor and swamp area a wonderful natural reserve called Murnauer Moos. Afterwards you will bike along the River Loisach through unspoiled nature to the famous Olympic town of Garmisch Partenkirchen (Olympic Winter games). Today’s stage is kept quite short, to enable you to take the cable car up to Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze (2,962m), here you will have breathtaking views of the Alps.

Day 4: Garmisch Partenkirchen to Wallgau 31 miles (50km)
Today first a short train to cover the 300 meter height difference to Scharnitz. Then you will bike slightly uphill through wild and idyllic gorges and green alpine pastures to the very source of the River Isar. Afterwards you cycle back through the sunny high valley with scenic panoramic views to the Karwendel and Wetterstein Mountains visiting along the way Mittenwald and Wallgau, which is an idyllic town with avid traditional Bavarian life.

Day 5: Wallgau – Bad Tolz 30 miles (48km)
Today you cycle past Isarwinkel following the crystal clear turquois-blue waters of the young River Isar to the marvelous lake Sylvenstein via the little town of Lenggries. You will bike through lovely rural countryside to Bad Tölz. This was once an important trading place, situated at the crossing of two old trading routes the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu. You will see wonderful impressive richly decorated old buildings so typical of this region.

Day 6: Bad Tolz – Tegernsee – Bad Tolz Up to 25 miles (0-40km)
Today you have a choice - either relaxing in the thermal spa "Alpamare" or discovering the lovely lake Tegernsee with beautiful scenic views to the lake. Then afterwards you can cycle back to Bad Tölz along the valley of the little brook Gaißbach.

Day 7: Bad Tolz – Munich/Grunwald 29 miles (45km)
On your last cycling day you will cycle on the Isar cycle path via Geretsried and Wolfratshausen to Grunwald. Only a few brief ascents have to be managed before you can immerse into the life of Bavaria’s capital, Munich. Many points of interest invite you to stay for sightseeing.

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or extended stay.


Notes

Special dates for groups of five persons or more.


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