Get away from it all – head to the mountains with DB Bike Rental
Bike Touring Collection by DB Radverleih
12
Tours
31:46 h
285 mi
13,475 ft
Do you already know your city and neighbourhood inside out, but you still crave a real escape? Do you long for new impressions, adventures, and unique nature? Do you dream of hopping on a train and heading to the mountains and getting closer to the sky, instead of going to the office? Then waste no time, as impressive locations in the southwest of Upper Bavaria are waiting to be discovered by you.
There's nothing better than cycling through magnificent landscapes and taking a deep breath in nature. The mountains are the best place for this. In this Collection, we've put together 12 diverse Tours around Mittenwald, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Starnberg, and Murnau am Staffelsee, that are all easily accessible, for example from Munich by train. The Tours vary in difficulty, allowing you to explore fascinating landscapes, crystal-clear lakes, lush meadows, captivating river valleys, and even the sources of the River Isar.
And with DB Bike Rental, you don't even need to bring your bike on the train. At selected locations near the train stations in breathtaking regions, you can conveniently choose your desired bike with DB Bike Rental and our partner ListNRide. In just a few clicks, you can book your bike and start cycling to the most beautiful places as soon as you arrive. Don't forget to pack your swimwear, as each adventure offers opportunities for a refreshing swim. At the end of your ride, a hearty snack always awaits you too. That's what a perfect short break looks like.
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Tours
- 03:4435.9 mi9.6 mph1,975 ft1,975 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour you cycle to five lakes in the southwest of Munich, starting from Starnberg train station. So don't forget to pack your bathing suit. But even if you prefer to stay dry, this tour is a wonderful day trip due to the idyllic landscapes.
You leave Starnberg with its lake via a climb and cycle…
- 03:2631.2 mi9.1 mph1,125 ft1,125 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
A circumnavigation of Lake Starnberg is a very special cycling highlight. Don't forget to pack your bathing suit as there are many opportunities to jump into the lake. And best of all: You can take the train from Munich to Starnberg in no time at all and start your bike tour right on the shore.
It starts…
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- 03:4634.5 mi9.2 mph1,750 ft1,750 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Starnberg is an excellent starting point for beautiful bike tours, also away from Lake Starnberg. This tour takes you through the valleys of two rivers: Würm and Isar. It starts through the Leutstettener Moos, partly on a boardwalk.
Shortly afterwards you dive into the valley of the Würm and follow the…
- 02:4321.7 mi8.0 mph1,375 ft1,375 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Murnau lies in the heart of a huge moorland area left behind by the last ice age. The unique biotopes can be excellently explored by bicycle. Start of this tour is the train station in Murnau.
Right at the beginning you cycle along the shore of Lake Staffelsee and enjoy wonderful views. Then it goes uphill…
- 01:1810.6 mi8.1 mph500 ft500 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
In the south of Bavaria, especially around Murnau, the last ice age left behind a large number of moors. These protected biotopes are ideal for exploring by bike. This tour takes you around the Staffelsee and through the Obernacher Moos.
First you drive several kilometers along the shore of Lake Staffelsee…
- 02:1220.2 mi9.2 mph775 ft775 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Murnauer Moos is one of the largest moors in Central Europe. The area was previously used intensively by people, but has been renatured since the 1990s. Today the moor is a unique local recreation area that you can explore by bike.
From the Murnau train station, you can cycle to the Moos in just a…
- 01:0310.1 mi9.6 mph425 ft425 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
If you just want to go for a short bike ride or cool off in a beautiful bathing lake, then this tour is perfect for you. It starts at the train station in Murnau am Staffelsee.
The first few kilometers are slightly downhill and a great panorama opens up in front of you over the Froschhauser See, the Riegsee…
- 02:2121.8 mi9.3 mph525 ft525 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Would you like to immerse yourself in the mountain world by bike, but shy away from strenuous climbs? Then this tour through the Loisach Valley is perfect for you. You start at the train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and first drive a short circuit through the old town of Partenkirchen. You will…
- 02:2518.5 mi7.6 mph1,575 ft1,575 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
The Eibsee is certainly not an insider tip, but its paradisiacal location makes it a fantastic destination not far from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which you can reach by bike. However, you should bring a bit of fitness with you, because on this tour you will overcome almost 500 meters in altitude.
It starts…
- 03:0727.5 mi8.8 mph1,350 ft1,350 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Isar, the river that later flows through Munich and finally flows into the Danube, has its source just 22 kilometers from Mittenwald. The Isar springs are in a breathtaking area, surrounded by mountains over 2,500 meters.
You start the bike tour at Mittenwald train station. It goes steadily uphill…
- 04:0437.8 mi9.3 mph1,450 ft1,450 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Walchensee is one of the most interesting lakes in Bavaria. The turquoise water is reminiscent of the Caribbean, the town of Walchensee exudes Tuscan flair and suddenly you are cycling through a Viking village and think you are on a fjord. But one after anonther.
From Mittenwald you ride your bike…
- 01:3814.9 mi9.1 mph700 ft700 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
When it comes to Mittenwald, very few people think of a beach holiday. But you can actually combine a trip to the mountains with a dip in the water. On this tour you will get to know two particularly pretty bathing lakes.
From Mittenwald you ride on the Isar cycle path until just before Krün. A short…
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Collection Stats
- Tours12
- Distance285 mi
- Duration31:46 h
- Elevation13,475 ft
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