Munich Lakes

Information and bike rental. Bavaria’s capital offers countless sights, take a stroll through the English Garden, snap a photo in front of City Hall, and taste Bavarian culture at the Hofbräuhaus.

Hotel (example): Munich Marriott Hotel City West

Starting in Munich, you’ll cycle through the peaceful Forstenrieder Park on your way to Lake Starnberg. From there, the bike path hugs the lakeshore all the way to Seeshaupt, before leading you through charming traditional Bavarian villages. As you pass the scenic Osterseen and Riegsee, you’ll continue onward to reach your day’s destination: Murnau on Lake Staffel.

Hotel (example): Hotel Griesbräu

You’ll begin by cycling through the Murnauer Moos nature reserve, the largest moorland in Central Europe. Pristine nature accompanies you as you follow the Loisach River to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This stage is deliberately kept short to leave time for an optional ride on the Zugspitzbahn up to 2,962 meters (9,718 feet). Enjoy the breathtaking views over the Alps from the summit.

Hotel (example): Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

From Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll cycle through Klais to the beautiful Barmsee. From there, you can either ride directly to your overnight stop or take a detour through Mittenwald and Scharnitz to visit the source of the Isar River. You’ll climb a total of 300 meters (about 1,000 feet) to Scharnitz, then continue gently uphill through wild, romantic gorges and lush alpine meadows to the Isar spring. On the return, you’ll follow the sunny high valley with stunning views of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain ranges, passing through Mittenwald on your way to Wallgau, a village where Bavarian traditions are still very much alive.

Hotel (example): Gasthof Post

Passing through the Isarwinkel region, you’ll follow the crystal-clear, turquoise waters to the impressive Sylvensteinsee. From there, the route continues through picturesque landscapes via Lenggries to the charming town of Bad Tölz. Situated at the crossroads of two historic trade routes, the Isar River and the old salt road from Reichenhall to the Allgäu—Bad Tölz quickly grew into a thriving market town. The richly decorated historic townhouses still bear witness to this prosperous era.

Hotel (example): Hotel Kolberbräu

Ride through the charming Tegernsee landscape to Gmund by Lake Tegernsee, where you’ll enjoy stunning lake views. From there, the route follows the Gaißbach Valley back to Bad Tölz. The bustling market street in Bad Tölz invites you to stroll in the footsteps of a popular local German crime series, ‘Der Bulle von Tölz’.

Hotel (example): Hotel Kolberbräu

The Isar bike path leads you through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen to Grünwald. After a few gentle climbs, you’ll arrive once again in Munich, the vibrant capital of Bavaria, with its many iconic sights ready to be explored.

Hotel (example): Munich Marriott Hotel City West