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. (35 km)
Day 5: Bad Feilnbach/surroundings - Lake Chiemsee, 22 mi. / 31 mi. (35 km/50 km)
Day 6: Lake Chiemsee - Inzell, 19 mi. / 28 mi. (30km/45 km)
Day 7: Inzell - Salzburg, 31 mi. (50 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: Mariott City West

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: Gästehaus am Kurpark

Day 4: Lake Schliersee - Bad Feilnbach,  22 mi. (35 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, 22 mi. / 31 mi. (35 km/50 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, 19 mi. / 28 mi. (30km/45 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, 31 mi. (50 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: Goldenes Theater

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. We strongly advise that you research the hotels listed and are satisfied with the accommodations. A hotel list can be provided at the time of your tour confirmation. Please request this. However, it is important to understand that at times, changes must be made, and your final hotel list may reflect this.

Bicycles

Standard touring bike

The standard touring rental bikes are 7-speed unisex or 21-speed. There are two types of frames available for the 21-speed bike, a men's frame or a unisex frame. These bikes also feature:

• Modern V-breaks
• Aluminum rims
• Aluminum frame
• Mudguards
• Selle Royal Comfort gel saddles (seat­post diameter is 27.2)
• 28-inch puncture-resistant tires

*You must specify at time of booking which bike you would like to reserve, 7 speed unisex or 21 speed unisex or men's frame.

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Rear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

*You must specify at time of booking which bike you would like to reserve, 7 speed unisex or 21 speed unisex or men's frame

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.

• Hydraulic Magura Brakes
• Shimano Deore XT gearings
• Aluminum rims
• Aluminum frame
• Mudguards
• Selle Royal Esenza (seat­post diameter is 27.2)
• 28-inch puncture-resistant tires

*Availability is limited. You must specify at time of booking if you are requesting Plus Bike

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Pear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Bicycle repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

Electric bike

These pedelec bikes have an electric motor fixed on the frame with a removable battery. A pedelec's motorised assistance only engages when the rider is pedaling and cuts out once 25 km/h is reached.

• 36 volt Bosch motor
• 500 wh battery
• Shimano 8 gear Nexus hub gears with backpedaling brake hub.
• The removable battery provides a ranch of 120 to 180 kilometers.
• Weight approximately 23 kg.

Accessories

• Handlebar bag
• Rear pannier
• Combination lock (one per room)
• Repair kit (one per room)
• Pump (one per room)
• Odometer
• Bike helmets, UVEX i-vo, (for sale, advanced reservation, €40)

*It is important to reserve your electric bike at time of booking.