Bavarian Lakes – Round Trip

A short break for the senses – sometimes that’s just what you need! The lake district in Bavaria is the perfect place for this. Cycle at a leisurely pace, take a break and enjoy the fresh air and crystal-clear water. Additionally, enjoy the Bavarian attitude to life and the picturesque landscape. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life being for four days.

Details about the Bavarian Lakes - Round Trip

The tour begins in Ambach or Bernried on Lake Starnberg. Upon arrival, enjoy the beauty of the region in peace and quiet. Treat yourself to a delicious pastry and watch the world go by – Lake Starnberg is a hotspot for the rich and famous after all.

Now it really begins! Past small villages, head towards Murnau am Staffelsee. It is truly a picturesque place, because it is peppered with galleries and studios and was once the home of great artists such as Wassily Kandinsky. On day 3, Bad Tölz is waiting, which is not only famous for the German tv series ‘Der Bulle von Tölz’. You can’t miss the variety of lakes that you cycle past: Riegsee, Kochelsee and the Osterseen invite you to take a dip in the clear water.

Highlights of the Bavarian Lakes - Round Trip

• The idyllic Lake Starnberg: The people of Munich already know why it is at the top of their list of excursions. Germany’s fifth largest lake is a real feast for the eyes. Off you go, for example, to the Bernried beach and jump from the jetty into the lake and cool off. Tip: take a wooden boat to the Roseninsel. Even Empress Sisi was impressed by its beauty.
• Magnificent views of the Zugspitze: Anyone who is out and about in the area around Murnau will not be able to miss it: the Zugspitze. A leisurely cycle includes views of the Wetterstein Mountains, home to Germany’s highest mountain.
• The Marktstrasse in Bad Tölz: Colourful houses with wonderful decorations adorn the centre of Bad Tölz. One spot or another may be familiar from the German tv show. Marktstrasse is now a pedestrian zone and invites you to stroll and indulge.
• The turquoise blue Isar: Again and again, the route crosses the Isar, which originates as a wild mountain river in Tyrol meanders through Bavaria. When the limestone of the Karawendel Mountains shimmers in the sun, they appear in a beautiful turquoise green.

Useful information about the Bavarian Lakes - Round Trip

The leisurely stages are between 30 and 50 kilometres long, so that you can enjoy your short holiday to the full. With the exception of a few climbs, the route is mostly flat.

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