Cycling Holidays - Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes

Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes

Germany

From £755 P/P

Cycle through the Bavarian Lakes region on this self-guided holiday in Germany. Follow the Via Claudia Augusta trail as you ride through the picturesque landscape of Upper Bavaria.

With lush meadows, unspoilt towns and many cultural attractions including monasteries, Roman ruins, ancient churches and a chance to visit King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castles in Königswinkel, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, this is a fantastic trip for those wishing to explore the lakes and landscapes of Bayern!

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Augsburg

Day 2: Augsburg – Lake Wörthsee approx. 65 km

Tour information and bike fitting. Your first stage will take you through lush meadows and unspoilt Bavarian towns to Lake Ammersee. Cosy restaurants with sunny terraces and shady gardens on the lakeside invite you to stay and take a rest. Then you will continue your tour to Lake Wörthsee, which only needs the first spring sunbeams to warm up quickly.

Day 3: Lake Wörthsee – Murnau approx. 60 km

On the third day, you will pedal directly along Lake Wörthsee and Lake Pilsensee to the monastery of Andech. You will ride your bike through Pfaffenwinkel and past unspoilt Bavarian towns – the monks of the twelve surrounding monasteries contributed to the appearance of these places. Bathing facilities can be found at Lake Ammersee, but also at Lake Staffelsee and Lake Riegsee in Murnau.

Day 4: Murnau – Füssen/Schwangau approx. 60 km

Today, you will find magnificent grasslands and alpine romantic on your way to Füssen/Schwangau. On your way, you will be able to visit the world famous church Wieskirche – the epitome of Bavarian Rococo.

Day 5: Füssen/Schwangau – Schongau approx. 50 km

We recommend visiting King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castles in Königswinkel – Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein – and the excavated Roman thermal bath at the valley station of mount Tegelberg. Via Steingaden and Peiting, you will cycle along the scenic Via Claudia Augusta to Schongau.

Day 6: Schongau – Landsberg/Lech approx. 35 km

Schongau, a former Bavarian frontier forth with fortified passages on the city wall, testifies to the past. The splendid view of the Lech Valley promises greatness. The cities Altenstadt (Roman basilica with vaults), Hochenfurch, Epfach (the Roman Abodiacum, Roman museum), and Vilgertshofen (Baroque pilgrimage church) are worth seeing before you get to Landsberg.

Day 7: Landsberg/Lech – Augsburg approx. 45 km

You should not miss visiting the medieval city centre of Landsberg/Lech which is embedded in a wildly romantic river bed, the historic city hall, and the Gothic Bavarian Gate. Via Kaufering am Lech, you will pedal to Königsbrunn (with 11 kilometres in length the best-preserved section of the Via Claudia). Then, you will continue your journey to the old Bavarian duke city of Friedberg and further to the Fugger city Augsburg with its famous Fuggerei from the year 1516. Numerous monuments from all eras, such as Elias Holl’s town hall, characterize the cityscape.

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.

You will ride your bike on many cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. On the first three stages, you will need to cycle some climbs. Mostly, the roads are paved. However, some longer sections are on gravel paths. From FÃ¼ssen to Augsburg, along the river Lech, you will find yourself mainly on flat terrain.

Total distance cycled: 315 km

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.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Augsburg

Route Overview (For guidance only):

Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Augsburg – Wörthsee	65 km	The terrain is mainly flat, minor ascents however are part of this stage. Today you follow mainly local cycle path signs from one village to the next.
Wörthsee – Murnau	60 km	The terrain is hilly with major ascents of approx. 1.5 km in length towards Andechs.
Füssen/Schwangau – Schongau	50 km	Today you mainly follow the signs for the Romantic Road.
		Unitl the church ‚Wieskirche’ you nearly take the same route back. There is an alternative: boat trip on lake Forggensee from Füssen to the Via Claudia art park, after that continue along the left side of the river Lech until Lechbruck.
		From Trauchgau onwards there are several short ascents en route, they are however only short ascents which can effortlessly be mastered by also just pushing the bike. In the morning we recommend a visit to
		Füssen or Schwangau.
Schongau – Landsberg/Lech	35 km	Today you mainly follow the signs for ‚Romantische Straße’ (romantic road).
Landsberg/Lech – Augsburg	45 km	Today you mainly follow the signs for ‚Romantische Straße’.

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Munich or Memmingen 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:

Hotel Riegele: This hotel is opposite the train station
Hotel am Rathaus: The train station is approx. 2km from the
hotel. A taxi will cost about €7

By plane:

From Augsburg Airport you can take the Augsburg Airport
Express to Augsburg train station (see arrival by train).

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe 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 0161 703 8161 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 Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes 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
- 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
- Service hotline
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 0161 703 8161.

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 0161 703 8161 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.

Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes	sample hotel LIST
Augsburg	Hotel Riegele 3***
Wörthsee	Hotel Jaklhof***
Murnau	Hotel Griesbräu***
Füssen/Schwangau	Weinbauer***
Schongau	Hotel Rössle 3***
Landsberg/Lech	Hotel Goggl 3***

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 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

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

2021 Cycling Holiday Dates:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	03.04.- 30.04.2021 \| 02.10.-10.10.2021	Saturdays and Sundays
Season 2:	01.05.- 11.06.2021 \| 04.09.- 01.10.2021	Saturdays and Sundays
Season 3:	12.06.- 03.09.2021	Saturdays and Sundays

2021 Prices (price per person):

Room Type	Season 1	Season 2	Season 3
Double Room	£755	£810	£850
Single Room Supplement	£265	£265	£265

Bike Hire:

Bike Type	Price per person
21-gear incl. rental bike insurance	£75
7-gear incl. rental bike insurance	£75
Rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance	£125
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance	£180

Extra Night in Augsburg (Bed & Breakfast):

Rom Type:	Price per person
Double room	£70
Single room	£105

Extra nights are available on request and subject to availability

Date From	Date To
03 April 2021	10 October 2021

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