Munich Lakes with Charm

Information and bike rental. The capital of Bavaria offers numerous sights—explore the English Garden and stroll across Marienplatz to the City Hall. Grab a bite at the Hofbräuhaus to boost your energy before your tour.

From Munich, you’ll cycle through Forstenrieder Park to Starnberger See. From Starnberg, a beautiful bike path runs right along the lakeshore all the way to Seeshaupt. Passing through traditional Bavarian villages and by the Osterseen and Riegsee lakes, you’ll arrive in Murnau on Staffelsee.

Cycle through the Murnauer Moos nature reserve, the largest moorland in Central Europe. As you follow the pristine Loisach River, you’ll make your way to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This stage is intentionally kept short so you have time to take a ride on the Zugspitzbahn up to 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) at your own pace. Once at the top, savor the breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps.

From Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll cycle through Klais to the beautiful Barmsee. After that, you can either head straight to your overnight stop or take a detour through Mittenwald and Scharnitz to visit the source of the Isar River. Along the way to Scharnitz, you’ll climb about 300 meters (1,000 feet) in elevation before gently ascending through wild, romantic gorges and lush alpine meadows to the Isar spring. Riding through the sunny high valley with views of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountains, you’ll return over Mittenwald to Wallgau—a village where Bavarian traditions are still alive and well.

Today, you’ll pass through the Isarwinkel region, following the crystal-clear, turquoise waters to the impressive Sylvensteinsee. Continuing on through Lenggries, you’ll arrive in 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 bustling center for trade. The richly decorated historic townhouses still bear witness to this prosperous era.

Follow the Isar bike path through Geretsried and Wolfratshausen on your way to Grünwald. After a few gentle climbs, you’ll arrive once again in Munich, Bavaria’s capital, where countless iconic sights await your discovery.