The famous "Goldenes Dachl" or Golden Roof in Innsbruck. Photo via Flickr:Francisco Antunes Countryside in the province of Tyrol. Photo courtesy of Austrian National Tourist Office

Innsbruck to Munich

Austria, Germany Bike Tour

Embraced by the snowcapped peaks of the Alps, Innsbruck's beauty and medieval wonders have kept it one of Austria's most marveled at cities for centuries. Along the cobblestone streets in the Altstadt (Old Town), you will come across magnificent Gothic architecture as well as Innsbruck’s most famous landmark, the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof). Built in 1500, this roof was built for Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor, and is covered with 3000 gold-plated copper tiles. The balcony once served as Maximilian’s "ringside seat" during festive events in the square below. Furthermore, the Hofburg Palace served as his residence during the 15th century (with the paintings of the Habsburg family still visible inside today). Also of note is that Innsbruck is the home of Swarovski Crystal, and has a theme park dedicated to the beautiful crystal art.

Innsbruck is the start of this tour, and a big highlight but there are many more wonders to marvel at. Cycling through both Tyrol (known for its mountains and lakes) and Bavaria (colorful Baroque architecture), you’ll experience many dreamlike mountain backdrops, formidable fortresses and impressive monasteries. The Inn River, the Ziller Valley, the crystal-clear lakes and turquoise-blue rivers will enchant you.

Where You’ll Stay

3 star and 4 star hotels with breakfast

What’s Included

  • 6 night hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast buffets
  • Luggage transportation
  • Train trip form Jenbach to Lake Achensee
  • Detailed travel documents (maps, route descriptions, places of interest - 1 set per booked room)
  • 21-speed hybrid bicycle
  • Sign posted route
  • 7 day service hotline

What’s Not Included

  • Meals other than breakfast
  • Dinners, available for supplemental fee

Innsbruck to Munich Map

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TourBike
TypeSelf Guided
SkillEasy
Length7 days
From€688
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Tour Dates

  • Every Sunday from May 6 to September 9, 2012.
  • Special departure dates may be arranged for groups of at least 6.

Skill Level

Easy self-guided tour

This tour is an easy tour with short ascents on excellent cycle paths and small side roads. Main roads are used only for short distances.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Innsbruck to Munich Map
  1. Arrival in Innsbruck.
  2. Innsbruck - Strass/Ziller Valley, 31 mi. (50 km)
  3. Excursion into the Ziller Valley, 38 mi. (60 km)
  4. Strass/Ziller Valley - Bad Tölz, 35 mi. (55 km) 
  5. Excursion to Lake Tegern, 28 mi. (45 km)
  6. Bad Tölz - Munich, 40 mi. (65 km)
  7. Departure from Munich.

DAY 1: Arrival in Innsbruck.
Information about the tour will be given and bikes will be handed out. The famous old city, the Golden Roof and the Bergisel ski jump are well known attractions.

DAY 2: Innsbruck – Strass/Ziller Valley, 50 km/31 miles
Accompanied by the steep Northern Chain through the salt works town of Hall with the historic Münzerturm (Mint Tower), you’ll make your way to Wattens. You can visit the enchanting Swarovski crystal world here. Along the Inn bike path, past Schwaz (silver mine museum), on to the “Radlerdorf Strass” (cyclist village Strass) at the entrance of the Ziller Valley.

DAY 3: Excursion into the Ziller Valley, 60 km/38 miles
Today you’ll have great views of the fascinating mountain backdrops of the Ziller Valley’s main ridge with its over 3000 m high mountain giants. It’ll be easy cycling on the Ziller Valley bike path to Mayrhofen. If you like, you can visit a glacier with the cable car. You’ll cycle slightly downhill out of the valley along the Ziller.

DAY 4: Strass/Ziller Valley – Bad Tölz, 55 km/34 miles
From Jenbach, you’ll take the steam rack railway to Achensee. Follow the bike path directly along the lake shore to the impressive Sylvenstein Lake. The Isar accompanies you through charming landscapes to Bad Tölz. The town on the junction of two trading routes, the Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu, developed quickly into a blooming trading post. The richly ornamented middle class houses are evidence of the golden age.

DAY 5: Excursion to Lake Tegern, 45 km/28 miles
Today, you will ride through the charming landscape of Lake Tegern to Gmund am Tegernsee with a wonderful lake panorama; then along the Gaißbach Valley back to Bad Tölz. The thermal springs of the famous spa “Alpamare” will make tired muscles fit again. The Tölzer Market Street invites you to take a stroll in the foot-steps of the famous television series “Der Bulle von Tölz” (The Cop from Tölz).

DAY 6: Bad Tölz – Munich, 65 km/38 miles
The Isar bike path takes you through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen to Grünwald. You have to overcome a few short ascents before reaching the Bavarian capital of Munich with its numerous places of interest.

DAY 7: Departure from Munich.
Individual departure following breakfast.

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