Munich & the Bavarian Lakes

Day 1: Arrival in Munich

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. Take the evening to explore the many attractions of Munich, Bavaria's capital city. Discover the dazzling Marienplatz Square, Frauenkirche Cathedral, and Rathaus-Glockenspiel Clock, amongst other sightseeing hotspots.

Overnight in Munich.

Day 2: Munich – Murnau am Staffelsee
41 mi/65 km

From Munich, you'll cycle through the Forstenrieder Park to Lake Starnberg. Cycling on a path directly on the shores of the lake, you travel to Seeshaupt. Highlights of the day include beautiful Bavarian villages, Lake Osterseen, and Lake Riegsee. The final stop of the day is Murnau am Staffelsee.

Overnight in Murnau am Staffelsee.

Day 3: Murnau am Staffelsee – Garmisch Partenkirchen
24 mi/40 km

The day's tour begins in the breathtaking landscape of Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve (the largest swamp area of Central Europe). Passing through the reserve, the route follows the Loisach River to Garmisch Partenkirchen. Today's stage is intentionally brief so you can take the Zugspitzbahn cable car to the Zugspitz, the highest mountain in Germany. Standing 9700 ft/2962 m high, you will have a wonderful view of the surrounding Alps.

Overnight in Garmisch Partenkirchen.

Day 4: Garmisch Partenkirchen – Wallgau
12-43 mi/20-70 km

Today you cycle from Garmisch Partenkirchen via Klais to the beautiful Barmsee. Afterwards, you have the option to continue directly to your hotel in Wallgau or taking a detour via Mittenwald and Scharnitz to the source of the Isar. On the way to Scharnitz you will cover a total of 300 meters in altitude. From there, continue slightly uphill through wild and romantic gorges and lush alpine meadows to the source of the Isar. Afterwards, you will cycle back through a sunny valley where you will have a marvellous panoramic view of the mountains of Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge, passing Mittenwald and finally arriving in Wallgau – a place where the Bavarian tradition is still a part of everyday life.

Overnight in Wallgau.

Day 5: Wallgau – Bad Tölz
31 mi/50 km

Past the Isarwinkel region, you'll cycle alongside crystal clear turquoise water to the impressive Sylvenstein Lake. Cycle through Lenggries on the way to Bad Tölz. Bad Tölz - a town at the intersection of two trading routes (the Isar River and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu) - quickly developed into a thriving trading post. Richly ornamented middle-class houses are evidence of the town's golden age.

Overnight in Bad Tölz.

Day 6: Bad Tölz – Tegernsee – Bad Tölz
27 mi/45 km

Today you'll cycle through the charming landscape of Lake Tegern to Gmund am Tegernsee. Along the Gaißbach Valley, you'll return to Bad Tölz. The Tölzer Market Street invites you to stroll in the footsteps of the famous television series Der Bulle von Tölz ('The Cop from Tölz').

Overnight in Bad Tölz.

Day 7: Bad Tölz – Munich
38 mi/60 km

The Isar cycle path takes you through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen on the way to Grünwald. After are a few short climbs, the reward at the end of the day's ride is Munich. Explore countless shops and attractions in Munich.

Overnight in Munich.

Day 8: Departure from Munich

Today marks the end of your tour. You can either arrange for a taxi to the train station or airport, or extend your stay. Perhaps consider taking a day tour of Munich's sightseeing attractions.