Munich to Salzburg Cycle
Munich to Salzburg Cycle
Munich to Salzburg Cycle
8 Days Starting in Munich, Germany and ending in Salzburg, Austria
Visiting: Munich, Bad Tölz, Lake Tegernsee, Bad Feilnbach, Lake Chiemsee, Inzell, Salzburg
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Tour code:
MSZ
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Munich to Salzburg on this self-guided cycling tour through the picturesque Bavarian Lakes region. Experience the charm of Munich and Salzburg, soak in the rich traditions and culture of Bavaria, and enjoy the warm hospitality of family-run hotels. Cycle along scenic routes, including the Isar cycle path and the Bodensee-Konigssee bike path, visiting enchanting locations such as Bad Tolz, Lake Tegernsee, and Lake Chiemsee. With 7 nights in 3-4 star accommodations, daily breakfast, and a rental bike equipped with pannier and bike computer, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Munich
Location: Munich
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Located on the Isar River and to the north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich is the third largest city in Germany and the capital of Bavaria. Home to the Oktoberfest, the historic centre is filled with buildings of interest. We recommend you take a walk around town and perhaps visit a beer garden for a “Radlermass” (a glass of beer and lemonade). Later at the hotel there will be a welcome briefing and bike fitting.
Day 2 : Cycle The Isar Cycle Path To Bad Tölz (60Km/37Mi)
Location: Bad Tölz
Accommodation Name: Hotel
The Isar cycle path will take you through green forests, via Wolfratshausen and Geretsried, to Bad Tölz. Located at the crossroads of two trade routes - the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu - Bad Tölz quickly became a thriving trading centre and the ornate mansions testify to its golden age. The Tölzer Market Street is worth visiting - it was the location for the famous (German) television series “Der Bulle von Tölz”. Overnight in Bad Tölz.
Day 3 : Visit Lake Tegernsee And Continue To Lake Schliersee (35Km/21.5Mi)
Location: Lake Tegernsee
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Today's route leads through the scenic landscape of Lake Tegernsee, over gently rolling hills, to Lake Tegernsee. In Gmund you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the lake. We recommend taking a boat trip or going for a swim! Later, you will continue on the Bodensee-Königssee bike path to Lake Schliersee, where you stay overnight.
Day 4 : Cycle Rolling Hills En Route To Bad Feilnbach (35Km/21.5Mi)
Location: Bad Feilnbach
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Initially this morning you will follow the lake shore and cycle slightly hilly roads to Bad Feilnbach, a colourfully decorated town. Because of the mild climate and more than 30,000 fruit trees, the moor spa area is also called the “Bavarian Merano". Overnight Bad Feilnbach.
Day 5 : Visit The Ship Building Town Of Neubeuern En Route To Lake Chiemsee (35-50Km/22-31Mi)
Location: Lake Chiemsee
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Today you cycle through the largest peat mining area of Bavaria, the Kollerfilze, and soon you will reach Neubeuern. Throughout the town you will see two crossed ship hooks, the emblem of Neubeuern and a sign of the shipbuilding industry, which was once the residents’ main source of income. Continue cycling via Frasdorf at the foot of the Chiemgau Mountains to Lake Chiemsee, located on the southern lake shore of the “Bavarian sea”. We recommend taking a boat trip to the islands Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee. Overnight at Lake Chiemsee.
Day 6 : Cycle Along The River Traun To Inzell (30-45Km/19-28Mi)
Location: Inzell
Accommodation Name: Hotel
The mountains are getting higher however the bike path stays almost flat. You will cycle through the “Bergener Moos” at the foot of Mount Hochfelln (1,674 metres), via Bad Adelholzen (healing spring), to Siegsdorf (natural history museum). From there, the path continues along the river Rote Traun to the idyllic town of Inzell. The famous Lüftlmalerei paintings on the beautifully decorated town houses are typical of this health resort town. Overnight in Inzell.
Day 7 : A Scenic Route Across The Austrian Border To Salzburg (50Km/31Mi)
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Today’s stage follows narrow paths between the mountains, along the German Alpine Road via Schneitzlreuth and along the river Saalach to Bad Reichenhall , where you can visit the saline building, cathedral St Zeno and the spa park. Continue across the border between Bavaria and Austria to the beautiful town of Salzburg.
Day 8 : Trip Concludes
Location: Salzburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes after breakfast. If you'd like to stay longer in Salzburg, please ask for our rates.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights 3-4 star hotels -
7 breakfasts: Breakfasts are buffet style and usually consist of breads, jams, meats, cheeses, muesli, yoghurt, fruit, coffee, tea and juices.
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7 nights 3 or 4 star accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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21 or 7 speed rental bike with pannier, small bike computer and bicycle insurance for theft/damage (27 speed superior bike and e-bike available - supplement applies)
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Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
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Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and useful information
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Welcome briefing
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Emergency hotline
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Travel to Munich and from Salzburg
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Meals not listed as included, drinks
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Helmet - Available to purchase locally, must prebook
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, souvenirs and laundry etc.
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Lunch and dinner daily and beverages
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Tour guide - this is a self guided trip
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Transfers
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Helmet (not available for rent - please bring your own well fitted helmet or can be purchased locally for EUR35 (subject to change))
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Helmet - can be purchased, request at time of booking, pay locally
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Paper documents on arrival, request at time of booking
Accommodation
7 nights 3-4 star hotels
In Germany & Austria note that a twin room is not always associated with having two beds Quite often a twin bed has one or two mattresses on the same bed frame but with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated because of constraints of the room.
Grading
GRADE 3 - The recommended route involves a total distance of 300kms, with daily distances of between 30 and 60km/21.5 and 37mi on paved roads. In general, the terrain ranges from easy to hilly. Especially the stages from Bad Tolz to Bad Feilenbach, there are some ascents. You will find yourself partly on bicycle paths, and mostly on service roads and minor roads. Only some short sections have to be cycled on roads with more traffic. We recommend pre trip training involving cycling on light to medium traffic roads to ensure you are comfortable cycling through towns.
What You Carry
During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
Mode of Transport
Travel to Munich and from Salzburg. 21 or 7 speed rental bike with pannier, small bike computer and bicycle insurance for theft/damage (27 speed superior bike and e-bike available - supplement applies). Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation in 3-4 star hotels. Note that in Germany and Austria, a twin room may not always have two separate beds. Often, a twin bed has one or two mattresses on the same bed frame but with two separate duvets. Sometimes there might be two beds positioned together, but they cannot be separated due to room constraints.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 buffet-style breakfasts. These typically consist of breads, jams, meats, cheeses, muesli, yoghurt, fruit, coffee, tea, and juices.
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What kind of bike is provided for the tour?
A 21 or 7-speed rental bike with a pannier, small bike computer, and bicycle insurance for theft/damage is provided. A 27-speed superior bike and e-bike are also available for an additional supplement.
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Is luggage transfer included in the tour?
Yes, luggage transfer is included, with a maximum of one piece weighing up to 20kg. A supplement applies for excess luggage.
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Is there any digital support provided during the tour?
Yes, a digital information pack including a smartphone app with maps and useful information is provided.
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Is there a welcome briefing?
Yes, there is a welcome briefing at the hotel in Munich.
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What should I carry during the cycling day?
During the cycling day, you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone, and water. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.
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Is there an emergency contact available during the tour?
Yes, an emergency hotline is available during the tour.
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Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.
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Is a helmet provided for the tour?
Helmets are not available for rent, but they can be purchased locally for EUR35 (subject to change). It is recommended to bring your own well-fitted helmet.
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Is this a guided tour?
No, this is a self-guided cycling holiday.
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Are there any additional costs for solo travelers?
Yes, a supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
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What is the difficulty level of the tour?
The trip is graded moderate. The recommended route involves a total distance of 300kms, with daily distances of between 30 and 60km/21.5 and 37mi on paved roads. The terrain ranges from easy to hilly, with some ascents, especially from Bad Tolz to Bad Feilenbach.
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What kind of training is recommended before the tour?
Pre-trip training involving cycling on light to medium traffic roads is recommended to ensure you are comfortable cycling through towns.
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How fit do I have to be?
Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.
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What happens if something goes wrong?
On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.
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I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?
Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
UTracks allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform utracks, 70 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.