Cycling Holidays - Munich to Salzburg via Lake Chiemsee

Munich to Salzburg via Lake Chiemsee

Austria

From £819 P/P

Cycle from Munich to Salzburg on this self-guided holiday that links two iconic cities.

Cycle along the Isar Cycle Path and follow beautiful trails and Alpine roads through typical Bavarian towns, passing many cultural attractions on route.

After crossing the border between Bavaria and Austria you will end your tour in the fascinating city of Salzburg, the home of Mozart, where you will have ample time to explore, relax and indulge in some well-earned Austrian delicacies.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Munich

Personal tour information and bike fitting. The capital city of the Free State of Bavaria invites you to stay in one of its many beer gardens and get into the mood for the bike tour by drinking a “Radlermaß” (a glass of beer and lemonade).

Day 2: Munich – Bad Tölz approx. 60 km

The Isar cycle path will lead you through green forests, via Wolfratshausen and Geretsried, to Bad Tölz. The town, located at the crossroads of two trade routes - the River Isar and the old salt route from Reichenhall to Allgäu - quickly became a thriving trading centre. The ornate mansions testify the golden age. The Tölzer Market Street invites you to learn more about the famous television series “Der Bulle von Tölz”.

Day 3: Bad Tölz – Lake Schliersee approx. 35 km

Today, you will cycle through the scenic landscape of Lake Tegernsee, over gently rolling hills, to Lake Tegernsee. In Gmund you will be able to 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.

Day 4: Lake Schliersee - Bad Feilnbach approx. 35/50 km

First, you will cycle directly along the lake shore and on slightly hilly roads to Bad Feilnbach. Because of the mild climate and more than 30,000 fruit trees, the moor spa area is also called the “Bavarian Merano”. And today’s destination is a colourfully decorated town too.

Day 5: Bad Feilnbach – Lake Chiemsee approx. 30/45 km

You will ride your bike through the largest peat mining area of Bavaria, the Kollerfilze and soon you will reach Neubeuern. All over the town, you will see two crossed ship hooks, the emblem of Neubeuern and a sign of the shipbuilding industry, which once was the residents’ main source of income. Then, you will cycle via Frasdorf at the foot of the Chiemgau Mountains to Lake Chiemsee. Today’s destination is located on the southern lakeshore of the “Bavarian sea”. We recommend taking a boat trip to the islands Herrenchiemsee and Frauenchiemsee.

Day 6: Lake Chiemsee – Inzell approx. 50 km

The mountains are getting higher and higher but the bike path stays almost flat. You will cycle through the “Bergener Moos” on the foot of Mount Hochfelln (1,674 metres), via Bad Adelholzen (healing spring), to Siegsdorf (natural history museum). From there, you will continue your journey along the river Rote Traun to the idyllic town of Inzell. The famous Lüftlmalerei paintings on the beautifully decorated town houses are typical for the climatic health resort.

Day 7: Inzell – Salzburg approx. 55 km

Today’s stage will take you on narrow paths between the mountains, along the German Alpine Road via Schneitzlreuth and along the river Saalach to Bad Reichenhall (saline building, cathedral St. Zeno, spa park). On your way back, you will cycle across the border between Bavaria and Austria to Salzburg.

Day 8: Departure or extension

Route Overview

Difficulty: Challenging

At least one cycling holiday a year is pretty much compulsory for you! You are a perfect example of one of our typical guests, who regularly goes out for bike rides at the weekends. Now and again, you like to battle with a long, steep hill or a days cycle ride with an undulating profile. But, in order to have time to enjoy the rest of the ride, the route should then become flatter and more leisurely again afterwards.

In general, this is a rather easy, though partially hilly tour.

Especially during the stages from Bad Tölz to Bad Feilenbach, there are some climbs to be cycled.

You will find yourself partly on bicycle paths, and mostly on service roads and minor roads. Munich to Salzburg via Lake Chiemsee.

Total distance cycled: 295 km

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Munich

Only some short sections have to be cycled on roads with traffic.

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Stage	Kilometres	Special note regarding the route
München – Bad Tölz	60 km	Hilly route with a greater increase of about 1 km.
Bad Tölz – Schliersee	35 km	Hilly route without steep inclines.
Schliersee – BAD FEILNBACH	35 km	Slightly hilly terrain, several small ascents
Bad Feilnbach/Umg. – Chiemsee	45 km	Throughout flat route.
Chiemsee – Inzell	35 km	Slightly hilly and two stronger climbs after Bergen and before Adelholzen
Inzell - Salzburg	55 km	Cycling along the German Alpine road, slightly hilly

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Munich airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

By train:

Good rail links are available from all over Germany. The
Sheraton Munich Westpark is just one underground stop
away from Munich Central Station (U4 towards Westendstraße
or U5 towards Laimer Platz, exiting at “Heimeranplatz”
station). It is about 100m from Heimeranplatz station to the hotel.

By plane:

The Franz-Josef Strauss airport is about 35km from the hotel a taxi ride takes about 45 minutes.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Munich to Salzburg via Lake Chiemsee cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast buffet
- If half board is booked: every day a 3 course meal
- Welcome briefing
- Luggage transfer between the hotels
- Detailed travel documents (route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
- GPS-data is available
- Rental bike insurance
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Men's Bike (Colour may vary)

Electric Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gears

7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

Munich to Salzburg	sample hotel LIST
München	Sheraton Westpark ****
	www.sheratonwestpark.com
Bad Tölz	Hotel Kolberbräu***
	www.kolberbraeu.de
Schliersee	Gästehaus am Kurpark
	www.gaestehauskurpark-schliersee.de
Bad Feilnbach/Umg.	Kistlerwirt***
	www.kistlerwirt.com
Chiemsee	Hotel Alter Wirt***
	www.alter-wirt-bernau.de
Inzell	Alpinhotel Inzeller***
	www.alpinhotel-inzeller.de
Salzburg	Hotel Achat Plaza zum Hirschen
	www.salzburg.achat-hotels.com

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

You can now book this cycling holiday online using our secure booking engine. Book online here >>

2020 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	17.04. - 14.05.2020	Fridays
Season 2:	15.05. - 18.06.2020	Fridays
Season 3:	19.06. - 11.09.2020	Fridays

Category A:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£819
Season 2:	£889
Season 3:	£929
Single Room Supplement:	£199
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£99
Rental Bike PLUS:	£49

HOTEL CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* and 4*hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Munich:	£89	£65
Salzburg Season 1 + 2:	£69	£40
Salzburg Season 3:	£89	£60

Reference: DE-MURMS-08X

Date From	Date To
17 April 2020	11 September 2020

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