Munich & the Bavarian Lakes

“You won't find a better way to see Bavaria. Unforgettable.” —KM

★★★★★★4.7/5 (6)

7 nights | 31 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 999
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Munich & the Bavarian Lakes

Cycling through the Bavaria region in southern Germany passes majestic mountains, emerald-green lakes and historic villages rich in Bavarian tradition. This bike tour of the region begins and ends in Munich, the region's capital, with such sights as the Marienplatz Square, Frauenkirche Cathedral and Rathaus-Glockenspiel Clock. From Munich you cycle through the diverse landscape of Bavaria, known as "the green roof of Germany."

Cycle past famous Bavarian lakes with excellent water quality, marvel at the majestic mountain ranges, and stroll through flowery, ornate old towns. The towns along this tour are colorful and baroque. Enjoy unspoiled nature and Bavarian tradition. Bavaria gives vitality; Bavaria is enchanting!!
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Highlights
- Munich, the captial of Bavaria
- Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve
- Zugspitz, the highest mountain in Germany
- Sylvenstein Lake
- Wallgau, a village rich in Bavarian tradition
- Ride on historical trade routes
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Munich & the Bavarian Lakes

Tour Description Daily Program
Daily program

Day 1: Munich
Welcome briefing and bike fitting. Take the evening to explore the many attractions of Munich, Bavaria's capital city.
Overnight in Munich

Day 2: Munich – Murnau am Staffelsee (41 mi/65 km)
From Munich, you 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, the Oster Lakes and 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 along 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 cycle through the charming landscape of Lake Tegern to Gmund am Tegernsee. Along the Gaißbach Valley, you 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: 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.

Surface and terrain

The route follows wonderful cycle paths and small side roads with a few, short distances on main roads. The paths are primarily asphalt, though some longer passages are on good forest paths. While there are a few short climbs, they can be handled by pushing the bike.

Hotels

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

The accommodations are mostly 3-star hotels (4-star in Munich).
NYX Hotel München, Munich
www.leonardo-hotels.com

Hotel Angerbrau, Murnau
www.angerbraeu.de

Mercure Hotel, Garmish Partenkirchen
all.accor.com

Hotel Post, Wallgau
www.posthotel-wallgau.com

Kolberbräu, Bad Tolz
www.kolberbraeu.de

Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.

Want to visit other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

How to get there

Tour Start and End
Nearest airport and train station: Munich (MUC), Germany

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Munich & the Bavarian Lakes

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Dates

Daily: Apr 08-Sep 09, 2023

Season 1: Apr 08, 2022 - Apr 14, 2023

Season 2: Apr 15, 2023 - May 12, 2023

Season 3: May 13, 2023 - Sep 09, 2023

Prices

Tour package

	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Per person, double occupancy	€999	€1079	€1129
Single use room (1 person/1 room)	€1328	€1408	€1458

Bike Rentals

Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed unisex frame	€99
Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed men's frame	€99
Hybrid touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade	€159
Electrically-assisted bike	€239

Additional Options

Optional dinner package

€215

Extra Nights, Munich

Per person, double occupancy	€99
Single room (1 person/1 room)	€174

Discounts

Child, ages 0-5 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price)	100%
Child, ages 6-11 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price)	50%
Child, ages 12-14 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price)	25%
Third person, ages 15 and older sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price)	10%

Included services

7 nights accommodation in selected hotel category
Breakfast buffet
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Detailed travel material (1 set per room; route and overview maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, and signposting along the route)
7-day Service Hotline available in case of problems or questions
Personal welcome briefing
Train trip from Garmisch Partenkirchen to Scharitz (bike ticket not included, approximately €5 per bike)
1 veal sausage breakfast
GPS data available upon request

Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.

Bike rentals

The bikes available for rent on this tour are:

Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, unisex
Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed, men's frames, crossbar (upon request only)
Hybrid touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade
Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex*

*More about electrically-assisted bikes >

Equipment included with the bike rentals:

Saddle bag (water repellent), rear
Handlebar bag (water repellent), with clear cover on top for map viewing
Tools
Pump
Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)
Combination lock

Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.

Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

Helmets:
Helmets are not included with the bike rentals. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.

Specifications on hybrid touring bikes

Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame
V-brakes
Aluminium-rims
Reliable tires, which ensure high duration
Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed
Selle Royal Saddles

*Posture for 21-speed hybrid bikes will be upright for comfort

Upgraded components on 27-speed hybrid bikes

Hydraulic Magura HS 11 brakes
Shimano Deore XT derailleur on 27-speed
High-quality Suntour suspension fork

*Posture for 27-speed upgraded hybrid bikes will be upright and forward

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- ★★★★★ Amir Zomer 7 months ago
  
  Excellent ride with stunning views
  
  The trip was wonderful –
  Stunning views along the way with lakes, mountains, forests and colorful villages.
  We upgraded the bike and were very pleased with their quality and comfort.
  The hotels were adequate for that kind of trip.
  Downside (The reason I gave it only 4 stars):
  - The hotels were not always close to the end of the daily route.
  Some days it was 2-3 Km away and in the worst case it was 20Km away!!
  Just imagine thinking you’re done with your daily route after planning the riding times and then you have to ride additional 20 Km.
  - The maps that we were given were not aligned to our trip – we used the App.
  - The App can be improved – a sound should be added to alert when you’re off the route.
  We sometimes found ourselves out of the route without noticing it because we can’t have our eyes on the screen all the time.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 2022
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 2/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Barak Dunayer 10 months ago
  
  Excellent trip
  
  It was a wonderful trip and a great way to experience the region. The trails were beautiful and the accommodations were quite charming. On a couple of occasions, the maps didn’t correspond exactly to the locations and in need of updating - meaning, the trail began or ended not exactly at the hotel. But overall, we had a wonderful experience and highly recommend this.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  May-June 2022
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 3/5 Included meals
  - 5/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 3/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Local tour company services
  - 5/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ Fidd August 23, 2019
  
  Bavaria is a very scenic area and riding through it on a bike was a sure way to appreciate its' beauty. Most of the ride was on bike paths/trails or country roads. The towns we stayed in were very quaint and interesting. I would definitely consider doing another ride like this.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  August 3-10
  How many tours have you completed?
  first
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 5/5 Value
  - 5/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 3/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ fudledudle September 16, 2018
  
  Munich lakes tour
  
  The Hotels were all very good and it was very easy to follow the route due to the Stickers placed on traffic sign posts, could have used an extra day in the Garmisch Partenkirchen area.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  sept 1/18
  How many tours have you completed?
  5
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 4/5 Included meals
  - 4/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 5/5 Hotels or boat
  - 4/5 Scenery
  - 5/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 4/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ kimardenmiller July 22, 2018
  
  Best kind of vaction
  
  You won't find a better way to se Bavaria. Unforgettable.
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  7/20/18
  How many tours have you completed?
  3
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 3/5 Value
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 3/5 Ease of navigation
  - 3/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
- ★★★★★ JDMM July 11, 2018
  
  What was the date of your tour?
  June 27-July 3, 2018
  How many tours have you completed?
  19
  Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
  As expected
  Who is this tour suitable for?
  Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
  Do you recommend this tour?
  Yes
  - 4/5 Value
  - 3/5 Bikes + equipment
  - 4/5 Hotels or boat
  - 5/5 Scenery
  - 4/5 Ease of navigation
  - 4/5 Tour documents
  - 3/5 Local tour company services
  - 4/5 Route selection
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