Family-friendly loop tour through Bavaria's lake district. Cycle along Lake Starnberg, through the Osterseen nature reserve with 19 small lakes, past Lake Kochel to Bad Tölz. Daily distances 20-30 km on cycle paths and quiet roads. Topography ranges from flat to hilly with some longer climbs. Includes accommodation in 3-star hotels, breakfast, luggage transfer, and navigation app. Children need good fitness and cycling skills.
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At the many lakes, surrounded by a massive mountain world, the landscape is breathtaking. Discover the second largest lake in Bavaria, Lake Starnberg, as well as the Lüftlmalerei in Murnau. You can enjoy the panorama during short breaks, as you will always have the opportunity to stop and rest at one of the many lakes.. Enjoy the tasty Bavarian delicacies and discover the adventures both on and off the bike.
The starting and finishing point of the 5-day tour with Eurobike is Lake Starnberg. Enjoy a swim in the cool lake before the tour begins. The first stage leads to Murnau am Staffelsee, passing the enchanting nature reserve of the Osterseen.
In Murnau, it's worth taking a stroll through the great old town; be sure to invite your kids for an ice cream. On the way to Kochelsee, you will pass the Schwaiganger stud farm. Take a short break with a view of the animals, the kids will thank you. Via Benediktbeuern Abbey, the tour continues to Bad Tölz, home of a famous German TV show. Finally, the tour leads back to Lake Starnberg.
Bavarian delicacies and hospitality: One of the most beautiful characteristics of the Bavarians is their unwavering hospitality. You are welcomed with open arms and delicious treats. Whether knuckle of pork or roast pork, Schupfnudeln or dumplings, apple strudel or Krapfen - the regional cuisine is certainly hearty and the perfect end to a long day of cycling. Of course, you can also find lighter and vegetarian alternatives.
Breathtaking panoramas at countless mountain lakes: Here, the gateway to the Alps literally opens up and you enjoy outstanding views along the entire route. Always have your camera handy, because there will be no shortage of photo opportunities. You will especially remember the romantic sunsets for a long time as a family.
Visit the tranquil Lake Sylvenstein: Canada? New Zealand? No, but at Lake Sylvenstein you might think you've travelled halfway around the world - no traffic in sight, turquoise-green water and untouched, even wild nature. Not only is it a great place to swim, but the hikes are also very family-friendly because the mountains are not so high.
Bathing fun at Lake Starnberg and wonderful views of the Zugspitze: Bavaria's second largest lake not only scores with numerous bathing spots, but is also a true Mecca for water sports enthusiasts. Whether stand-up paddling or a pedal boat ride - fun and action are guaranteed here!
The Isar Cycle Path is one of the most family-friendly cycle routes in Bavaria. The almost entirely flat route is a pleasure for the whole family. The stage lengths leave plenty of time for exploring the region.
The glistening water of Lake Starnberg, Lake Kochel and the Osterseen (a group of over 20 lakes) is very inviting for a swim and a break by the lake’s edge. Bavarians love their cuisine and will spoil you with their delicacies such as Schupfnudeln (a type of dumpling similar to gnocchi), roast pork or apple strudel.
Arrive at Lake Starnberg and move into your accommodation. The travel documents and the rental bikes (if booked) are in your hotel.
Fresh and raring to go, you will start your cycle tour in Bavaria along the edge of Lake Starnberg. Then you will continue cycling through the nature protection area “Osterseen” (Easter Lakes) where 19 small lakes form a unique highland moor area. A true free time paradise, which invites you to go for a swim. Next, you cycle past one of Bavaria’s warmest Lakes – the lake Froschhauser and then you will arrive in Murnau. There is enough time for you to have a look at one of the museums or to wonder through the colourful old town.
You say Murnau with his beautiful town square "goodbye" and let's go. Passing the Murnauer Moos and the famous horse stud Schwaiganger, the Kochelsee soon appears. The Franz Marc Museum is particularly recommendable here!
A stage with a lot of time to enjoy. After just a few kilometers through the Kocheler Moos, the shady beer garden of the Benediktbeuern Abbey invites you to take a first rest. Afterwards there is a lot to see in Bad Tölz! Two old trade routes have made the city rich, as the beautifully decorated town houses on marketstreet show.
At the end of your cycle tour, you head back to the second largest lake in Bavaria. If you haven’t already, you should take a break in a shady beer garden today and try out the regional Bavarian food. Once you have arrived at the lake side, you can relax wonderfully. Take a boat ride across the lake or enjoy one of the tasty homemade pastries in one of the many cafes. Maybe you will spot one of the celebs that often head to lake Starnberg.
You mainly cycle along cycle paths and quiet side roads. The cycle stages are between 20 and 30 kilometres long, the topography ranges from flat to hilly, with some longer climbs in places. We recommend that children have a good basic level of fitness and good cycling skills (including safety in traffic).
Prices & Dates
Prices per person in EUR
Our rental bikes
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry
Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm
43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame
Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm
56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame
Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm
46 cm |
50 cm |
51 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Unisex Electric Bike 5/8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel
High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry
Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm
46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Children's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel
High-quality children's bike whose number of gears is determined by the size of the bike
Body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm
20 inch |
24 inch |
26 inch
Follow-Me
Children's bike + Follow-Me
For children who are already able to ride the bike on their own, but would also like to be pulled along the route by their parents, we offer a Follow-Me always in combination with an Eurobike 20 inch children's bike (body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm) and a rental bike for the parents.
services & information
Further details about this tour
Included
Accommodation in 3***-hotels
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
EUROBIKE developed route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline
Optional extras
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Bernried or Wolfratshausen train station
Munich airport
Parking in Ambach: free hotel parking spaces
Parking in Bernried: hotel parking spaces or garage, costs approx. EUR 10 per day
Things to note
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.
services & information
Further details about this tour
Included
Accommodation in 3***-hotels
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
Service hotline
Optional extras
Printed route book, per room EUR 20
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Arrival by train to Deggendorf and by bus to Bernried on Lake Starnberg (www.dbregiobus-bayern.de)
Munich airport and by train to Deggendorf and by bus to Bernried, duration approx. 3 hours with 3 changes in Landshut, Plattling and Deggendorf (www.bahn.de)
Parking: Hotel parking spaces or hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 50 to approx. EUR 100 per week
Parking Ambach: Free hotel parking spaces
Things to note
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Active vacations are among the most environmentally friendly and healthiest ways to travel. Traveling on two wheels means moving in a climate-conscious way while conserving resources.
Our carefully selected accommodations, like us, are committed to lived sustainability. They are deeply rooted in their regions, work with local suppliers, provide attractive employment opportunities for local residents, and thereby strengthen local value creation.
With the Eurobike On Tour app, we offer a digital version of our travel documents, allowing you to navigate confidently while on the road. By moving to digital formats, we help conserve valuable natural resources.
Eurobike has been certified as a sustainable tour operator with the internationally recognized Travelife certification. To achieve this, more than 261 requirements were carefully met.
Even though hiking vacations are among the most climate-friendly forms of travel, they still generate CO₂ emissions. These are carefully measured using the “Carmacal” calculator. Through our commitment to selected climate protection projects, we aim to give something back to the environment.
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