Based cycling tour around Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria with daily rides of 20-65 km on mostly easy terrain with few hilly sections. Highlights include the Eggstätt Lakes nature reserve, boat trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel islands with King Ludwig II's Herrenchiemsee Palace, Lake Simsee, historic Rosenheim, and Seeon Abbey. Accommodation in Hotel Seeblick with sauna and steam bath included.
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The lake is like a blue beauty. Bavaria’s largest lake, also called the Bavarian Sea, is embedded in a beautiful natural landscape. Already the Romans appreciated the beauty of the lake and the archbishops of Salzburg and the dukes of Bavaria loved the idyllic landscape too. On the day trips you will cycle through the landscape of the beautiful alpine foothills and marvel at its variety. The crystal clear rivers and lakes are there to refresh you. On your way, you will be able to visit antique castles and monasteries and in the evenings you can enjoy your beautiful hotel located directly at the lake. On this bike journey through the most beautiful parts of Germany, you will enjoy every single kilometre. You will be enchanted by the region’s beauty.
The nice thing about a centre-based tour: you come back ‘home’ every evening and can simply relax. On the bike tour you spend the nights in the first-class hotel Seeblick in Pelham that impress with it´s Bavarian style and warm hospitality. On two wheels you cycle for seven days through the Alpine foothills. On day two, a real highlight awaits you: the Eggstätter Seenplatte. It consists of 17 lakes and is full of picturesque corners. It is also the oldest nature reserve in Bavaria.
Visit the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel: A ship takes you to two islands. Once there, we recommend a visit to the famous castle Herrenchiemsee of King Ludwig II. On Fraueninsel you will find the oldest German-speaking nunnery north of the Alps. Blooming gardens, pottery and fish smokehouses await you!
Foodies take note! The tour on the Chiemsee is the ideal mixture of landscape, culture and culinary delights. The Bavarian hospitality and the traditional inns with living customs create an unmistakable feel-good atmosphere. Over seven days you will experience the southernmost state of Germany from its most beautiful angle. On flat paths you cycle between 40 and 65 kilometres per day. From time to time a short climb awaits you. Longer distances lead through the passable natural paths and on side roads. The landscape and the Bavarians will enchant you, promise!
A typical bavarian accommodation forms the basis for your relaxation, during the bike stages you will explore Lake Chiemsee and the beautiful foothills of the Alps. The Lake Eggstätt district and the Tyrolean Achental valley look particularly picturesque.
Enjoy the flair of the “Lake Pelham” after your arrival.
The oldest nature reserve in Bavaria, the Eggstätter Seenplatte, encompasses 18 lakes and is full of picturesque places. You will cycle on a relaxing tour through forests, fragrant meadows, and past pretty farms to Höslwang, with a magnificent panoramic view of the Upper Bavarian Alps. In Amerang you will find the well-known German Car Museum and the Historical Farmhouse Museum. Via Eggstätt and Breitbrunn, you will get back to Pelham.
Today, you will discover the beauty of Lake Chiemsee and the pretty places along the way. You will be enchanted by the unique nature and visit major attractions, such as the Roman Museum in Seebruck, or the Horse Museum in Arlaching. You will also have ample opportunities to swim and cool off in the refreshing waters of Lake Chiemsee.
Cycle to Prien and take the boat to the island “Herreninsel” where you can visit the famous castle Herrenchiemsee built under King Ludwig II. On your way back, you will stop at the island Fraueninsel, where you will find a well-known abbey (the oldest still-existing German-speaking female convent on the northern side of the Alps). Explore the beautiful gardens, the island potteries, the fish smoke-houses, and the romantic outdoor restaurant areas at the lake.
First you cycle via Bad Endorf to Lake Simsee with its beautiful, partially unspoilt reeds and riparian zone. The cycle paths continues along the lake through protected nature and landscape. After a few kilometres you reach at river Inn, which leads you to the center of Rosenheim with its historic downtown, many beer gardens and ornate facades. Return by train on your own.
Just a few kilometres further on and you are back at the shores of Lake Chiemsee. From there, follow the cycle path to Seebruck and continue via Truchtlaching on the river Alz to Seeon Abbey with its famous monastery complex and idyllic lake. A freshly tapped lager tastes particularly good in the idyllic beer garden!
The route is mainly easy to ride, with a few hilly sections. Longer distances will be cycled on nature trails, which are in good condition. You will find yourself mainly on cycle paths, country lanes, and side roads. Only some short sections have to be cycled on roads with more 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
Services & Information
Further details about this tour
Included
Accommodation in Hotel Seeblick
Breakfast
Welcome briefing
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
1 boat ride on Lake Chiemsee to the Islands Herren- and Fraueninsel excl. bike
Use of sauna and steam bath
App for Navigation and GPS-data
Service hotline
Optional extras
Printed route book, per room EUR 20
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Arrival / Parking / Departure
Arrival by train to Prien or Bad Endorf and continue by bus to Pelham, duration approx. 30 minutes (www.bahn.de)
Munich airport and by train to Prien, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.bahn.de)
Salzburg airport and by bus to the main station Salzburg and by train to Prien, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.salzburg-verkehr.at, www.oebb.at)
Parking: free hotel parking spaces
We recommend arriving by car, since the next village is located approx. 4 km away from the hotel
Things to note
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Ticket for train ride to Rosenheim – Prien approx. EUR 12 per person incl. bike
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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