Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes

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7 nights
33 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 1204
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Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes

★★★★★★4.4/5 (7)

Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Family-friendly bike tours

7 nights
33 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 1204
Bike tour in Germany

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  • Discover Bavaria's beer and blue lakes along the Romantic road

    When it comes to the area of the Bavarian lakes – the Upper Bavarian alpine upland – many cyclists think happily of pastures and lakes, traditions and leather trousers, beer and liver dumplings. And you will not be disappointed!

    Lovely landscapes, ringing cowbells, lush meadows, romantic alpine cabins, Baroque churches, deep blue lakes – all this is waiting for you on this beautiful round trip! The Fugger city of Augsburg, Rococo, King Ludwig’s castles, and the traces of the Romans along the Via Claudia Augusta make you feel like cycling through times long past.

    • Hohenschwangau, Germany. Patrick Schatz@Unsplash
    • Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Wolkenkratzer
    • Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes Bike Tour
    • Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany. Johannes Plenio Sunset@Unsplash
    • Käsespätzle in Germany! CC:Takeaway
    • Riegsee Lake, Upper Bavaria, Germany. Mario Dobelmann@Unsplash
    • Lech River in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Pahu
    • Riesling German wines! Sandra Grunewald@Unsplash
    • Lechfall, Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Taxiarchos228
    • Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany. Lewekgnos_fall@Unsplash

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    Highlights

    • Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles
    • Lake Staffelsee and Lake Riegsee
    • Andechs Monastery
    • Konigsbrunn and Kaufering
    • Augsburg's famous Fuggerei housing from 1516

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  • Traveler photos

    • Coming into view of the castle and the Alps! (photo by ol_lo)

    Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes

     Tour Description Daily Program 

  • Daily program

    Day 1: Augsburg
    Arrival at your leisure. We suggest a stroll around town.
    Overnight in Augsburg

    Day 2: Augsburg – Lake Wörthsee (40 miles/65 km)
    The day begins with a welcome briefing and distribution of the bikes. Across green meadows and through rustic Bavarian villages and towns, you cycle to Lake Ammersee. Cozy restaurants with sunny terraces and shady gardens along the lake invite you to take a break and enjoy a refreshment. The day continues as you cycle to Lake Wörthsee, well-known for its warm water.
    Overnight at Lake Worthsee

    Day 3: Lake Wörthsee – Murnau (37 miles/60 km)
    On the edge of Lake Wörthsee and Lake Prisensee, you cycle to Andechs Monastery past the town of Weilheim. You will ride your bike through Pfaffenwinkel and past unspoiled Bavarian towns – the monks of the twelve surrounding monasteries contributed to the appearance of these places. Bathing facilities can be found at Lake Ammersee, but also at Lake Staffelsee and Lake Riegsee in Murnau.
    Overnight in Murnau

    Day 4: Murnau – Füssen/Schwangau (38 miles/60 km)
    Beautiful meadows and idyllic alpine pastures line the route to Füssen/Schwangau. The famous Wieskirche Church, the epitome of Bavarian Rococo, should be visited.
    Overnight in Füssen/Schwangau

    Day 5: Füssen/Schwangau – Schongau (25 miles/40 km)
    Cycling north from Füssen along the Lech cycle path with stunning views of the Fergensee. As you pedal onwards the mountains will fade behind you before you come to the Lechsee lake and continue your day cycling the Via Claudia Augusta.
    Overnight in Schongau

    Day 6: Schongau – Landsberg/Lech (25 miles/40 km)
    In Schongau, an ancient Bavarian fortress features an accessible walk along the battlements of the old city wall. The splendid view of the Lech Valley promises greatness. Visit the Roman basilica with vaults in Altenstadt before continueing on to Epfach and Vilgertshofen on your way to Landsberg.
    Overnight in Landsberg/Lech

    Day 7: Landsberg/Lech – Augsburg (31 miles/50 km)
    Surrounded by the wild, idyllic riverbed of the Lech River, Landsberg/Lech features a medieval old town, historic town hall and gothic Bavarian gate. Passing through Kaufering am Lech, the route heads to Königsbrunn with the best-perserved part of the ancient Via Claudia at 6.8 miles (11 km) in length. You continue to cycle to Friedberg, the old Bavarian residence, on the way to Augsburg with the famous Fuggerei from the year 1516. Numerous monuments from all periods characterize the cityscape.
    Overnight in Augsburg

    Day 8: Augsburg
    Individual departure or extra days in Augsburg.

    Photos

    • Hohenschwangau, Germany. Patrick Schatz@Unsplash
    • Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Wolkenkratzer
    • Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes Bike Tour
    • Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany. Johannes Plenio Sunset@Unsplash
    • Käsespätzle in Germany! CC:Takeaway
    • Riegsee Lake, Upper Bavaria, Germany. Mario Dobelmann@Unsplash
    • Lech River in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Pahu
    • Riesling German wines! Sandra Grunewald@Unsplash
    • Lechfall, Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. CC:Taxiarchos228

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  • Accommodation

    Hotels

    These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

    The accommodations on this tour are 3-star hotels.

    Augsburg: Dom Hotel Augsburg

    Worthsee: Jakl-Hof

    Murnau: Griesbräu zu Murnau

    Füssen: Hotel Hirsch

    Schongau: Hotel Rossle

    Landsberg: Hotel Ana Goggl

    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.

    Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

    Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes

     Daily program Bikes 

  • Bikes

    Standard touring bike

    These quality KTM bikes are the result of years of experience and continued development, always with the wishes and requirements of our guests in mind. The result is a solid, easy to use and travel-suitable bike with reliable brakes, an aluminium frame and top tires. This bike is well-equipped for every journey.

    • Unisex (step-through) bike 21/24-speed with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm (available for approx. heights between 58-75 in/148-190 cm)
    • Men’s bike 21-speed with freewheel. Sizes: 63 / 60 / 56-51 "slopping" cm (available for approx. heights between 65-81 in/165-205 cm) Note: reservation is essential!

    Specifications on standard 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 standard touring bikes will be upright for comfort

    Bike rental plus, 27-speed, upgrade

    The Bike Rental PLUS is designed by KTM and provides noticeable upgrades on many parts of the bike. From the saddle to the breaks and gears you will see even higher quality (for example even more precise components for braking and shifting). The Bike Rental PLUS allows for a slightly sportier riding posture and a high-quality Suntour suspension fork provides the best possible comfort across all surfaces.

    Sizes: 63 / 60 / 55 / 51 / 50 / 46 cm (available for approx. heights between 61-81 in/155-205cm)

    Upgraded components

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

    *Posture for Bike rental plus will be upright and forward

    Electrically-assisted bike

    Electric bikes allow you to have more mobility and be able to thoroughly enjoy every cycle tour. The "great equilizer" allows you to stay beside your friends or family on the road! These unisex bikes are comfortable to ride for both men and women.

    Specifications on electrically-assisted bike

    • Unisex bike 8-speed (Height approx. 148–195 cm)
    • Bosch Active Line Plus motor
    • Battery 550 Wh removable with mobile charger
    • Hydraulic breaks
    • Range up to 120 kilometres

    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

    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.

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     Accommodation Dates & Prices 

  • Dates & Prices

    Questions about pricing or options? Call +1-215-613-0874 to talk to a Tour Advisor now.



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    Included services

    • 7 nights accommodation
    • Breakfasts
    • Standard bike rental
    • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
    • Detailed documentation (maps, route-book, points of interest and important phone numbers); signposting along route
    • 7-day service hotline available in case of problems or questions
    • Welcome briefing
    • App navigation and GPS data

    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.

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    Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes

     Bikes Other Details 

  • Map

    Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

    Surface and terrain

    This tour cycles on cycle paths and quiet, small roads. You will cycle on asphalted streets and some longer parts on gravel. There are some minor climbs on the first three days of the tour, which will need to be managed. From Füssen to Augsburg, the route follows the Lech River on almost completely flat terrain.

    How to get there

    Tour Start and End
    Nearest airport: Munich, Germany
    Nearest train station: Augsburg, Germany

    There are many trains available from Munich to Augsburg.

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  • Reviews

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    • ★★★★★ Paula Renwick 5 months ago

      Just stunning scenery and a great bike adventure

      Just loved cycling the romantic road. Acconodation were good, the scenery was spectacular. There was only one place are stayed with air conditioning. It was very hot at night so had trouble sleeping. Ask the breakfasts were great. The APP was amazing, made it very easy to find your way. So much to see and do just a brilliant time had but us. Bikes were comfortable and the panniers were fabulous for sorting extra gear. Briefing was good, however my bike didn't have some issues even before we started and Thomas had no tool kit with him and couldn't adjust our bikes. Bags picked to and delivered waiting for when we arrived.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      5 plus
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Robyn Larkin October 2, 2022

      More challenging trip than we thought thanks to rainy, windy, cold weather

      We knew this would be a challenging cycle, but we weren’t prepared for the terrain + lousy weather for the entire trip. The first few days were a good workout - and very pretty. Not many places to really stop, though, during the day (so plan to bring picnic lunches & snacks!). Definitely check on when places you hope to stop for a meal are open as we found many places closed on random days.

      There is an app that you can download to get the route, details, and info for the trip that we didn’t know about until we met the guide on the first day. If you use this on your phone to help ensure you stay on course, be sure to bring extra battery packs for your phone!

      Also, we didn’t know we needed to get tickets for the castle in advance and this were not able to visit. As this was the one thing we wanted to see, we were rather disappointed to have to miss it as all morning tours were sold out.

      While we enjoyed it and came through the deluge of cold, rain & wind during our week in Bavaria with our marriage intact, you definitely need to be ready for a challenging ride. If you aren’t in excellent shape, consider getting the electric bike as some of the hills are extremely intense.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      7
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 4/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 2/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Becky Cairns August 23, 2022

      Fabulous tour of Southern Germany

      Delightful tour of the rural countryside outside of Munich. Roads were calm with little traffic and the bike paths were well marked. The written turn-by-turn directions were supplemented by a digital routing app, which greatly helped with navigation during the tour. The hotels were charming with friendly staff and breakfast never disappointed before heading out for our daily ride.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, 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
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Annej October 7, 2019

      Deep immersion in foothills of the Bavarian Alps

      Did this tour in the fall when it was too cool to swim. Lots of beautiful scenery of Bavarian farm life. Loved the charming local inns. Needed more guidance on what to see along the routes. The Eurobike arrows made it easy to trace the route. At times the route was very rough- gravel- but bikes had front suspension which helped.
      Biggest suggestion is to inform us what days local markets are scheduled and when hotel restaurants as well as those recommended, are closed. one night we had to bike 30 minutes in the dark to find food. The hotel was too isolated.
      In Augsburg it was extremely inconvenient to be at a hotel so far from train station. We did appreciate having our request to meet at our hotel honored.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept 20-28
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 2/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 3/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ wilsom June 5, 2019

      Everyone should have a holiday like this

      It was such a good holiday. Even though there were challenging times with the weather, it was a great trip and the smile never faded from my face. I loved it so much I'm trying to go again this year.

      10 out of 10, would do again, A++

      What was the date of your tour?
      May 18th, 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      1
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      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
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • ★★★★★ ol_lo October 22, 2017

      Romantic Road - Bavarian Loop

      My family and I chose this trip for our annual biking trip due to its location and timing. We were able to catch Oktoberfest at the beginning of the trip prior to starting our ride. The paths, roads, and trails were great! Absolutely beautiful countryside and scenery. In previous years we chose level two trips. These were more rolling hills with lots of flats. This particular trip was noted as a level 3. We found it to be challenging on some days and a little more of a work-out then we were hoping for. But we literally pushed and pedal through the steep parts and had an overal amazing trip! We will continue to use BikeTours for our yearly European Bike trips!

      What was the date of your tour?
      October 1, 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Coming into view of the castle and the Alps! (photo by ol_lo)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Mauriciom September 21, 2017

      MY FIRST BIKE TOUR IN EUROPE

      Our trip was an enjoyable one due to both fantastic scenes and excellent organization. Bike network routes in south Germany are beautiful, with all the indications and directions perfectly well posted. All hotels were rather good, ones better than others especially regarding bathrooms. Hotel service was always excellent. One thing that helped us a lot was your having emailed all the rides for the app Ride with GPS. Highly recommendable. Also all recommended restaurants we tried were very good.
      Your local agent was very helpful and flexible.
      On the room-to-improve side I suggest that you be more specific on the definitions of Difficulty levels of the tours. We took Level 3 with normal bikes. It was some time quite challenging to us. I am 62 and in fantastic shape. Nevertheless the road specially the 3rd and 4rd days showed quite demanding.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 10-17 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      1
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes

      • BikeTours.com staff reply from Jim Johnson, Founder and president September 22, 2017

        We love first-timers--especially when they come back with such positive reports. We'll also take into consideration your comment about the level of difficulty. Many thanks!

      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)

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