Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.
On this bike tour, you will explore the most beautiful places in Bavaria in the footsteps of King Ludwig II. Magnificent castles such as the fairytale Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau adorn your path. The cycle tour also takes you past Lake Starnberg, one of King Ludwig’s favorite places. Explore the area around Staffelsee, Kochelsee and Forggensee and discover the magnificent villas that were built here. The starting and finishing point of your journey is the cosmopolitan city of Munich, which has captivated many a visitor with its charm.
Individual arrival in the Bavarian capital, which attracts visitors from all over the world with its many attractions. Particularly worth seeing are the English Garden with its Chinese Tower, the Frauenkirche (1 tower ascent included), Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz. Visit one of the many beer gardens and enjoy the hospitality and Bavarian flair over a beer.
Your first bike tour takes you southwest of Munich via the Weßlinger and Pilsen lakes to the Ammersee, the third largest lake in Bavaria. Take a short break in Herrsching to enjoy the fantastic view of the lake. Passing the Andechs Monastery, you will reach Lake Starnberg, which is considered to be King Ludwig II’s favorite place. Those who prefer to take it easy can also cycle directly to Lake Starnberg.
Today you will circle Lake Starnberg, a unique jewel in Bavaria. Explore the small villas and castles along the way and cycle to the votive chapel in Berg on Lake Starnberg. This was built in memory of King Ludwig II.
Along the eastern side of Lake Starnberg you cycle to Seeshaupt. Shortly before there is a nice bathing area where you can cool off in hot weather. An insider tip is the fantastic view over the romantic Riegsee, before you reach the Staffelsee. Alternatively, a section can be covered by boat (not included).
Today’s bike tour will take you along the crystal-clear Loisach River to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Take the Zugspitze train up to the highest peak in Germany. The train ride back to Staffelsee is included.
Today you start with a bike tour along the largest moorland in Central Europe, the Murnauer Moos. Past the moorland spa in Bad Kohlgrub, you will reach the beautiful Allgäu region. Be enchanted by King Ludwig’s fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
Information: The castles can be visited independently. However, they are not located exactly on the cycle route and guided tours are not included in the tour price.
On your last day of cycling, you start with a round trip around Lake Forggensee. Take a break at one of the many bathing spots and enjoy the view of the Allgäu Alps. The journey back to Munich is by train from Füssen (included, duration approx. 2 hours).
Individual departure or extension in Munich
7 nights
Daily breakfast
Luggage transfer
Drinks voucher worth €5 per person for Ambach
Restaurant Guide with the best places to stop
Ascent to the south tower of the Frauenkirche in Munich
1x train ride Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Murnau, excluding bike (bike ticket approx. €7)
1x train ride Füssen – Munich, excluding bike (bike ticket approx. €7)
Detailed maps and information material/room
Rental bike insurance when renting a bike
GPS data available on request
| Discounts extra bed with 2 full paying adults | |
| 0-4,99 | -100% |
| 5-13,99 years | -25% |
| 14-99 years | -10% |
| Bicycles & equipment | |
| 21-speed-bike | 99 |
| E-bike | 229 |
| Other extras | |
| Munich extra night (dbl/sgl) | 99/179 |
| Guaranteed luggage service until 3pm (otherwise between 9am and 6pm) | 49 |
You will be accommodated in hotels and inns within the 3-4 star category.
Munich: Holiday Inn München Süd
Lake Starnberger See: Hotel Starnberger See
Lake Staffelsee/Kochelsee: Gasthof zum Stern
Schwangau/Füssen: Hotel Waldmann
Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.
Following bikes are available:
The NuVinci CVT special gear system (correspond to a 27 speed bike) uses a set of rotating balls and also tilting balls in a transmission. Tilting the balls changes their contact diameters and varies the speed ratio. As a result, the NuVinci CVT system offers seamless and continuous transition to any ratio within its range.
The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres. All bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and a handlebar bag/per room.
With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.
Airport: Munich
The S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines connect the airport with the center of Munich, with departures every 10 minutes. The airport is also easy and convenient to reach by bus from the Munich city center as well as from Ingolstadt and Landshut.
Parken: P+R long-term parking places in Munich possible (page just available in German), Hotel garage between € 10,- and € 15,-/day.
Train station: Munich
The actual timeable and prices you will find via oebb.at, sbb.ch or bahn.com.
Half-board is not available
Tourist taxes and possible charging fees for E-Bikes must be payed on spot at the hotels.
Happy to advise you:
Michael Benjamin Gruber
