Munich to Salzburg

Day 1: Arrival in Munich
Day 2: Munich – Bad Tölz, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Bad Tölz – Lake Schliersee, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Lake Schliersee – Bad Feilnbach, 22 mi. / 31 mi. (35 km/50 km)
Day 5: Bad Feilnbach – Lake Chiemsee, 18 mi. / 28 mi. (30 km/45 km)
Day 6: Lake Chiemsee – Inzell, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Inzell  – Salzburg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: Departure Salzburg

*All distances are approximate. Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen.

Day 1: Individual journey to Munich
The Bavarian capital impresses not only with its beer culture, but also with its unmistakable cityscape. Century-old buildings and historic museums characterize the city of culture. The Marienplatz with the town hall, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus and the Viktualienmarkt show the many faces of Munich. Enjoy a cool "Maβ" (1 liter of beer) and get a taste of all the delights to come. Tour briefing and personal bike fitting will occur this evening at 6 pm or tomorrow morning.

Sample hotel: Sheraton Westpark

Day 2: Munich - Bad Tölz, 37 mi (60 km)
The Isar cycle path will lead you through green forests, via Wolfratshausen and Geretsried, to Bad Tölz. The town, located 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 to the golden age. Marktstraße or Market Street is the setting for numerous markets from fresh produce to pottery and is always bustling.

Sample hotel: Hotel am Wald

Day 3: Bad Tölz - Lake Schliersee,  22 mi. (35 km)
Today you cycle through lovely pastures around Lake Tegernsee to Gmund  where you will enjoy a marvelous panoramic view of the lake. Take a boat ride or enjoy a swim! Later, the tour continues on to Bodensee - Königsee bike path to Lake Schliersee.

Sample hotel: Terofal

Day 4: Lake Schliersee - Bad Feilnbach and surroundings,  22 mi./ 31 mi. (35 km/50 km)
First, the route leads directly along the lakeshore and on some hilly roads to Bad Feilnbach. The mild climate and more than 30,000 fruit trees contribute to the nickname "Bavarian Merano.

 Sample hotel: Kistlerwirt

Day 5: Bad Feilnbach/surroundings - Lake Chiemsee, 18 mi. / 28 mi. (30 km/45 km)
Today you bike Bavaria through the largest peat mining area in the region, the Kollerfilze. Soon you reach Neubeuern - a place symbolized by two crossed boat hooks. This refers to the important source of income from the past- the construction of boats. Further, you go via Frasdorf at the foot of Chiemgau Alps to Lake Chiemsee. Tonight you stay on the south bank of the Bavarian Sea. Enjoy a boat trip to the islands Herren and Frauenchiemsee. 

Sample hotel: Alter Wirt

Day 6: Lake Chiemsee - Inzell, 21 mi. (50 km)
The mountains are getting higher nevertheless, you bike on mostly flat paths. Through "Bergener Moos" a moor at the base of Mt. Hochfelln (1.7 m), the route passes Bad Adelholzen (medicinal spring) to Siegsdorf (natural history museum). Following the Rote Traun river to idyllic Inzell you will enjoy "Lüftlmalerei", or decorative paintings on the houses.

Sample hotel: Alpinhotel INzeller

Day 7: Inzell - Salzburg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Today you bike on a narrow passage between the mountains and green valleys in between on Deutsche Alpenstraβe via Schneitzelreuth along the Saalach River to Bad Reichenhall Among the many sights and sites are the old town hall with its outdoor market, the old salt works building (tours offered regularly), St. Sebastian's quarter, the pedestrian Ludwig Strasse, Reber's Café, the Axelmannstein hotel, the spa park with its unusual brine inhalation building and the Minster of St. Zeno. Between mighty Mt. Untersberg and Predigtstuhl the bike path "Salinenweg" leads to Berchtesgaden famous for its historic center, royal castle, and the Watzmann thermal spa.

Sample hotel: Achat Plaza zum Hirsch

Day 8: Individual departure or extra nights in Salzburg

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You will be accommodated in lovely 3-star to 4-star hotels. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel but your final hotel list will be based on availability. If the preferred hotel is not available, you will be accommodated in an establishment of equal standard.

Bicycles

Standard touring bike

The standard rental bikes are 7 or 24-speed bikes. There are two types of frames available, a men's frame or a unisex frame. These bikes also feature:

• Modern V-breaks
• Aluminum rims
• Aluminum frame
• Pannier
• Mudguards
• Handlebar bag
• Bicycle repair kit with tools, a pump, a spare inner tube, and a combination lock
• Comfort gel saddles (seat­post diameter is 27.2)

Plus bike

The Plus bike allows for a slightly sportier sitting posture, 27 gears offer the highest flexibility and a high-quality Suntour suspension fork provides the best possible comfort across all surfaces. All accessories are also available on Rental Bike Plus.

Electric bike

These bikes are supported through an electric motor. The motor is fixed in the bottom bracket. The removable battery permits a reach of 120 to 180 kilometers.