Bavarian Lakes

8 Day/7 Night Tour

Day 1: Munich 
Day 2: Munich - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 31 to 44 mi. (50 to 70 km) 
Day 3: Staffelsee - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km) 
Day 4: Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Wallgau/Krün, 28 or 45 mi. (45 or 72 km)
Day 5: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi. (50 km) 
Day 6: Bad Tölz - Tegernsee, 12 - 25 mi. (20 - 40 km) 
Day 7: Tegernsee - Munich, 16 - 40 mi. (25 - 65 km) 
Day 8: Individual Departure 

Day 1: Munich 
Individual arrival to the Bavarian capital. Worth seeing is the English garden with its Chinese tower, the church Frauenkirche and the Nymphenburg Palace. 

Day 2: Munich - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 31 to 44 mi. (50 to 70 km) 
Your first bike stage leads you through the Forstenrieder Park to Lake Starnberg. You can cycle along the Lake or shorten the stage to approx. 48 km by boat (on your own, possible daily from 01st May). A real insider hint is a gorgeous view over the romantic Riegsee before you reach the artist place Murnau am Staffelsee. 

Day 3: Seehausen am Staffelsee -  Garmisch- Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km) 
In the morning you cycle to the largest moor area of Central Europe. The “Murnauer Moos” arose after the last Ice Age. After that you go along the crystal-clear river Loisach to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is possible to go to the highest peak of Germany by train “Zugspitzbahn” and enjoy the unique mountain stage and the clear mountain air. 

Day 4: Garmisch- Partenkirchen  - Wallgau/Krün, 28 or 45 mi. (45 or 72 km)
By bike or train, first to Scharnitz. Train ticket is not included.  From Scharnitz you cycle to the picturesque source of the Isar. On the way back you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Karwendel Mountains. 

Day 5: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi. (50 km)  
The stage today leads you over the Isarwinkel to Sylvensteinstausee. Across Lenggries it goes along the turquoise-blue Isar to Bad Tölz. The location at the crossroads of two trade routes - the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu - quickly became a thriving trading center. The ornate mansions testify the golden age.

Day 6: Bad Tölz - Tegernsee, 12 or 25 mi. (20 or 40 km) 
After a short time (approx. 20 km) you can enjoy the view over the Tegernsee and relax on the lakefront for the rest of the day. Very sportive cyclists can circle the Tegernsee (+ approx. 20 km).

Day 7: Tegernsee - Munich, 16 or 40 mi. (25 or 65 km) 
The Cycle Path Via Bavarica Tyrolensis brings you directly from Tegernsee back to the Bavarian capital. Anyone who wants can shorten the stage per Oberlandbahn to about 25 km.

Day 8: Individual Departure 
Departure or extension of trip. 

7 Day/6 Night Tour

Day 1: Munich
Day 2: Munich - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 31 or 44 mi. (50 or 70 km)
Day 3: Seehausen am Staffelsee - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Garmisch - Partenkirchen,  - Wallgau/Krün, train ride + approx. 29 mi. (45 km)  
Day 5: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Munich, 22 or 40 mi. (35 or 65 km)  
Day 7: Individual departure  

Day 1: Munich 
Individual arrival to the Bavarian capital. Worth seeing is the English garden with its Chinese tower, the church Frauenkirche and the Nymphenburg Palace. 

Day 2: Munich - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 31 or 44 mi. (50 or 70 km) 
Your first bike stage leads you through the Forstenrieder Park to Lake Starnberg. You can cycle along the Lake or shorten the stage to approx. 48 km by boat. This is available from May 1. A real insider hint is the gorgeous view over the romantic Riegsee before you reach the artist place Murnau am Staffelsee. 

Day 3: Seehausen am Staffelsee - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km) 
In the morning you cycle to the largest moor area of Central Europe. The “Murnauer Moos” arose after the last Ice Age. You then bike along the crystal-clear river Loisach to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is possible to go to the highest peak of Germany by train “Zugspitzbahn” and enjoy the unique mountain stage and the clear mountain air. 

Day 4: Garmisch - Partenkirchen,  - Wallgau/Krün, train ride + approx. 29 mi. or 45 mi. (45 km + train ride or 72 km) 
Today you can start your trip with a train ride if you prefer the lesser mileage option and therefore can easily manage 300 m in altitude differences. From Scharnitz you cycle to the pictorial source of the Isar. On the way back you enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Karwendel Mountains. 

Day 5: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi. (50 km)  
The stage today leads you over the Isarwinkel to Sylvensteinstausee. Across Lenggries it goes along the turquoise-blue Isar to Bad Tölz, a well know spa town. The location at the crossroads of two trade routes - the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu - quickly became a thriving trading center. The ornate mansions testify the golden age.

Day 6: Munich, 22 or 40 mi. (35 or 65 km) 
You must stop and visit the Tölzer market street or on the baroque double church with the two slender towers (“crown from Tölz”) on the Kalvarienberg before you cycle along the glacier green Isar towards Munich. You go direct on the Isar cycle path through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen and through the “Grünwalder” forest to Grünwald. The white pebble benches are good place to rest. Today's stage to Munich is full of tourist attractions (monastery Schäftlarn, movie city Geiselgasteig, Hellabrunn Zoo,...). Alternatively, there is the possibility to go from Bad Tölz to Holzkirchen by Oberlandbahn (train) and from there to cycle to Munich (approx. 35 km).

Day 7: Individual departure 
Or extension of trip. 

9 Day/8 Night Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Munich
Day 2: Munich – Lake Starnberg, 22 or 36 mi. (35 or 58 km)
Day 3: Lake Starnberg  - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 28 mi. (45 km
Day 4: Seehausen am Staffelsee - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Wallgau/Krün,  28 or 45 mi. (45 or 72 km)
Day 6: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi.  (50 km)
Day 7: Bad Tölz - Tegernsee, 13 or 25 mi. (20 or 40 km)
Day 8: Tegernsee - Munich, 16 or 41 mi. (25 or 65 km)
Day 9: Departure or extension

Day 1: Arrival in Munich
Individual arrival to the Bavarian capital. Worth seeing is the English garden with its Chinese tower, the church Frauenkirche and the Nymphenburg Palace. 

Day 2: Munich – Lake Starnberg, 22 or 36 mi. (35 or 58 km)
Your first bike stage leads you from Munich via the lakes Weßlinger and Pilsensee to Lake Ammersee, the third largest lake in Bavaria. Allow yourselves a little break in Herrsching to enjoy the fantastic view over the lake. Past the Abbey Andechs you reach Lake Starnberg. For those who would like less mileage, you can cycle directly to Lake Starnberg.

Day 3: Lake Starnberg  - Seehausen am Staffelsee, 28 mi. (45 km)
Along the east side of Lake Starnberg, you cycle until Seeshaupt. Shortly before arrival, there is a nice swimming area where you can cool off on hot days. A real insider tip is the fantastic view over the Riegsee, before you reach Murnau am Staffelsee.

Day 4: Seehausen am Staffelsee - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 25 mi. (40 km)
First, you will cycle through the natural reserve called Murnauer Moos (largest swamp area of Central Europe). Later, you will continue your tour through unspoiled nature following the River Loisach to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The stage is intentionally brief to allow enough time for an individual trip with the Zugspitzbahn, a mountain railway. At an altitude of 2962 meters, you will have a wonderful view of the Alps.

Day 5: Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Wallgau/Krün,  28 or 45 mi. (45 or 72 km)
You can take the train to Scharnitz to bridge an altitude of 300 meters (not included in tour price) or you can cycle the entire distance.  From Scharnitz, you will cycle uphill through wildly romantic gorges and lush meadows to the spring of the River Isar. Afterward, you will cycle back through a sunny valley where you will have a marvelous 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.

Day 6: Wallgau/Krün - Bad Tölz, 31 mi. (50 km)
Passing the Isarwinkel, you will follow the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of the impressive Lake Sylvenstein. Cycling through charming landscapes, you will pass Lenggries and finally arrive in Bad Tölz. The location at the crossroads of two trade routes - the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu - quickly became a thriving trading center. The ornate mansions testify the golden age.

Day 7: Bad Tölz - Tegernsee, 13 or 25 mi. (20 or 40 km)
You will cycle through the scenic Tegernsee countryside to Gmund at Lake Tegernsee where you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the lake. Following the valley Gaißbach, you will come back to Bad Tölz. The thermal waters of the famous spa “Alpamare” will help you to refresh your tired muscles. The Tölzer Market Street invites you to learn more about the famous television series “Der Bulle von Tölz”.

Day 8: Tegernsee - Munich, 16 or 41 mi. (25 or 65 km)
The Isar bikeway leads you from Bad Tölz over Geretsried and Wolfratshausen directly to Grünwald. After a few short climbs, you will arrive back in Bavaria’s state capital Munich, where you can explore its countless sights and attractions.

Day 9: Departure or extension

All distances are approximate.

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