Touring Bike (EB)
£78 for 6 days
Experience the fresh air, alpine views, and relaxed charm of southern Germany as you cycle through Bavaria’s lake country. This scenic loop takes in pristine waters, rolling countryside, baroque towns, and majestic peaks from the crystal shores of Lake Starnberg to the rugged beauty of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Along the way, explore hidden valleys, stroll historic streets, and enjoy hearty regional food and drink.
This journey is both invigorating and peaceful, a true breath of Bavarian freedom.
Highlights
Arrive in the lively Bavarian capital and settle into your hotel. Munich’s vibrant blend of culture, green spaces, and traditional beer gardens makes it a great place to begin your journey. Don’t miss the English Garden, Town Hall Glockenspiel, or a visit to the historic Hofbräuhaus.
Your cycling adventure begins through the peaceful Forstenrieder Park and on to the turquoise waters of Lake Starnberg. Ride along the shoreline to Seeshaupt, then wind your way past the Osterseen and Lake Riegsee to reach Murnau, a town full of alpine charm and creative heritage.
Pedal through the Murnauer Moos, the largest intact moorland in Central Europe, rich in flora and birdlife. Follow the Loisach River through tranquil scenery to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. You’ll have time to take the Zugspitzbahn cogwheel train up to Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze (2,962 m), for breathtaking views.
Cycle past Klais to reach the serene Barmsee, then choose:
Follow the Isar past Lake Sylvenstein, with its surreal blue waters framed by steep green hills. Ride on through Lenggries and arrive in Bad Tölz, known for its colourful facades and history as a trade hub along the salt route.
Cycle the scenic Isar Cycle Path north through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen, into the forests and gentle hills around Grünwald. After a few short climbs, you arrive back in Munich. Take time to relax, revisit favourite spots, or enjoy a final Bavarian feast.
Enjoy breakfast and either depart or extend your stay to explore more of Munich and its surrounding countryside.
We recommend flying to Munich and returning from Munich.
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Getting to Munich (start and end of tour)
By plane: Munich International Airport (MUC) is one of Europe's best-connected hubs, with direct daily flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted on Lufthansa, British Airways and easyJet, plus connections from regional UK airports. The S-Bahn S1 and S8 lines run from the airport to Munich city centre in around 40 to 45 minutes.
By train: Munich is well connected from across Europe. From London, flying is the most practical option, though an overnight train from Paris via the Austrian NightJet network is possible. Munich Hauptbahnhof is the city's main rail hub, centrally located and served by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses.
By car: Munich is around 1,100km from Calais, taking approximately 9 to 10 hours via the A26 and A5 through Germany. The city is well-served by motorway connections to Salzburg (1.5 hours), Vienna (4 hours) and Innsbruck (1.5 hours).
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
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