Circular cycling tour through the Chiemgau region between Germany and Austria. The route leads around Lake Chiemsee, through Reit im Winkl, Bad Reichenhall, and Berchtesgaden to Lake Königssee. Visit Salzburg's old town and the famous "Silent Night" chapel in Oberndorf. Slightly hilly terrain with few steep ascents, mostly on cycle paths and quiet roads. Daily distances range from 20 to 75 km. Highlights include views of the Watzmann mountain, boat trips on Lake Chiemsee, and the alpine landscape of Bavaria and Tyrol.
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Embedded in beautiful nature Lake Chiemsee lies in front of the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps. With your bike you will cycle from highlight to highlight and enjoy the impressive Alpine panoramic views. You will pass idyllic Lake Walchsee to reach the climatic spa town of Reit im Winkl. Further you will cycle to Ruhpolding, famous for Biathlon in winter, and to tranquil town of Inzell. Enjoy the royal spa garden of Bad Reichenhall and the scenery at Lake Königssee next to Berchtesgaden with its surrounding peaks. Through the UNESCO-World cultural city Salzburg and the prealpine land you will get back to Lake Chiemsee. You will be enchanted during this cycling holidays in one of the most beautiful parts of Germany with every pedal rotation
On the day of your arrival, explore the "Bavarian Sea" before the tour takes you first via the imposing Hohenaschau Castle to Walchsee in Austria. The beautiful promenade in the tranquil town invites you to stroll and swim. Ruhpolding sounds familiar? Perhaps from the annual Biathlon World Cup. Enjoy the warm water in the Rupertus-Therme in Bad Reichenhall before the 3rd stage takes you to Berchtesgaden and the popular Königssee.
As if that were not enough, the route leads to the Mozart city of Salzburg. Whether Mozartkugel, Kaiserschmarrn or Wiener Schnitzel - in addition to the numerous sights, a proper snack should not be neglected. In 1818, the song "Silent Night" was sung for the first time in Oberndorf, the stage destination on day 5. Back at Lake Chiemsee, you still have a round trip around the beautiful body of water, which invites you to swim and enjoy.
Herreninsel and Fraueninsel on the Chiemsee: So different and yet somehow connected. Each of the islands has its very own history. While a castle sits enthroned on Herrenchiemsee, the Benedictine nuns ran a convent on Frauenchiemsee.
Impressive Alpine panorama: Wherever you cast your gaze, the mountains provide simply perfect natural scenery on this tour. There's something calming and exhilarating about admiring the sunset over the mountains in the evening after completing a stage.
The Watzmann above the Königssee: It is certainly one of the most beautiful lakes in Germany. Its backdrop makes it something very special. Visit the small church of St. Bartholomä, hike to the Obersee and take a trip by electric boat.
The Mozart city of Salzburg is always worth a visit, whether you've been before or are a newbie. A hike to the Hohensalzburg Fortress or strolling through the Getreidegasse - or why not just do both?
This tour takes you along a wonderful route and past numerous highlights of the region, yet it is one of the hillier routes in our repertoire. The stages with lengths between 20 and 75 kilometres leave enough time to explore the beauty of the surroundings. It is a pleasure to inhale the clear air while cycling and to merge with nature. Hope on the saddle and cycle with us through the Chiemgau!
Why not also explore our numerous other cycling tours through Bavaria here with lots of tips and useful information.
Itinerary at a glance
Enjoy the view, the flair of Lake Chiemsee and visit the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. On the Austrian side you will explore the charming old town of Salzburg as well as the famous "Silent Night" chapel.
In the evening welcome meeting and rental bike fitting. We recommend a first stroll along the lakeside.
The mountains will get higher and higher, but the cycling route continues to be nearly flat when you get closer to them. You will cycle through Aschau with its palace which can be seen from far away lying at the foot of the Chiemau mountains, and past the Kampenwand on Priental cycle path towards Tyrol. In Austria you can take a break at idyllic Lake Walchsee, before you will pass the german-austrian border again to reach the climatic spa town of Reit im Winkl with its typical Bavarian alpine atmosphere.
Narrow between the mountains the routing will take you along the German Alpine Road. On Mozart Cycle Path you will get past Lake Weitsee and with a little luck you can see a famous biathlon athlete in Ruhpolding during their summer trainings. You can have a lunch break in Inzell, another famous climatic spa town with its famous Lüftlmalerei, before continuing via Piding around the Hochstaufen and along the Saalach river to famous spa town Bad Reichenhall. What about a bit of “wellness“ in thermal bath or a ride with the legendary and oldest cable car of the world to the Predigtstuhl, 1.600m above sealevel.
Today a short stage with lots of time to enjoy the fantastic views on Watzmann mountain on your way to Berchtesgaden. The Obersalzberg or famous Kehlsteinhaus is definitely worth a visit. Or you can cycle a couple of kilometres more along Königssee ache to reach famous Lake Königssee with the possibility to have a boat ride and the visit of Bartholomä monastery on the foothills of Watzmann.
Along Königssee ache you will pass the Bavarian-austrian border again and then you only have some pedal rotations more to reach Salzburg with its many attractions. After an extensive visit of Salzburg you will cycle relaxed on the Tauern Cycle Path along river Salzach until you reach charming Laufen and Oberndorf with its famous „Silent Night Chapel“. Have a nice stroll in the evening at the riverside to end your day.
The first part of the cycle tour will lead you through small villages and farms to Lake Waging and further along river Traun and to Traunstein. The town is famous for its small Hofbrauhaus. Romantic Lake Tüttensee is on your way to the lakeside of Chiemsee. You will follow the way around Lake Chiemsee back to the start of your tour.
The Chiemsee circular path is beautifully designed. It leads you to secluded swimming bays as well as to densely populated lakeside resorts. Whilst cycling comfortably along the lakeside, marvel at the stunning views across the lake. For extensive breaks along the way you come across many shady beer gardens along the lakeside. You also have the option of shortening part of the daily tours with a special bike-bus (on your own).
Overall, a slightly hilly route with few steep ascents. Beautiful routing on cycle paths and calm side roads. Very short sections on streets 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 3***-hotels, inns and guesthouses
Breakfast
Welcome briefing (German, English)
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
Bernau or Prien train station
München or Salzburg airport
Parking in Bernau: free public parking spaces
Parking in Prien: free public parking or public parking at the train station, costs approx. EUR 21 per week
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, inns and guesthouses
Breakfast
Welcome briefing
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 Prien, Bernau or Aschau (www.bahn.de)
Munich airport and by train to Prien, Bernau or Aschau, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.bahn.de)
Salzburg airport and by bus to the main station Salzburg and by train to Prien, Bernau or Aschau, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.salzburg-verkehr.at, www.oebb.at)
Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or chargeable hotel parking spaces cost approx. EUR 10 per day, public parking spaces at Prien train station, costs approx. EUR 22 per week
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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