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Cycle from Munich to Lake Garda in just 11 days
Walk through the historic city streets of Münich to capture the spirit of the Bavarian capital!
Take in the natural beauty of the Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve, the largest moorland in Central Europe.
Experience the alpine landscapes and cultures of Germany, Austria, and Italy from the saddle of your bike.
Relax along the serene shores of Lake Garda to wrap up your cycling adventure
Haven’t you always wanted to be able to say you conquered the mighty Alps by bike? The Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour offers you the opportunity to do just that!
Beginning in the state capital of Bavaria, you will take in the incredible sights, sounds, culture, and history of countless villages and towns along the route to Lake Garda! If you have ever wanted to experience the very best alpine landscapes, delicious foods, and rich cultures that Germany, Austria, and Italy have to offer, the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour is the perfect adventure for you to explore!
Haven’t you always wanted to be able to say you conquered the mighty Alps by bike? The Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour offers you the opportunity to do just that!
Beginning in the state capital of Bavaria, you will take in the incredible sights, sounds, culture, and history of countless villages and towns along the route to Lake Garda! If you have ever wanted to experience the very best alpine landscapes, delicious foods, and rich cultures that Germany, Austria, and Italy have to offer, the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour is the perfect adventure for you to explore!
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Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Münich
After your arrival in Münich, you will have the chance to explore the sights and sounds of the city before settling in for the evening ahead of your first day of cycling.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Münich
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to the Starnberger See
Your first day of cycling will take you from Munich to the Starnberger See. From Starnberg, you will make your way along a scenic lakeside cycle path to Ambach. Here, the lake will tempt you with crystal-clear waters and fabulous views of the surrounding mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ambach
Distance: 45-60 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Explore the Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve
Today you will begin by cycling through the nature reserve Murnauer Moos, which is the biggest moor area in Central Europe. Continuing onwards through unspoilt nature, you will follow the river Loisach to Garmisch Partenkirchen. This stage is deliberately kept short to allow you the opportunity to take a ride up by the Zugspitzbahn railway to a height of 2962 metres (extracurricular to the tour). From there you have a fantastic view over the Alps.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Garmisch Partenkirchen
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Panoramic Views of the Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge Mountains
Today you will cycle to the River Isar, making your way through a charming and sunny valley to experience incredible views of the surrounding Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge Mountains. After a break to walk through the colourful village of Mittenwald, you will continue on through the Leutaschklamm ravine to cross over into Austria.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Leutasch
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cycle to Imst
Today you will cycle the former towpath along the River Inn, which will take you on a descent through hilly terrain to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent). After, you will continue your tour via Haiming to Imst, the so-called “Merano of North Tyrol”.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Imst
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Traverse the Reschenpass to Reschensee
Continuing along the river Inn, today’s stage of the tour will take you past the Zams monastery to Landeck. From there, a bus will take you to Nauders, where you will gain just under 100 metres in altitude while cycling uphill to the mountain pass called the ‘Reschenpass’. From the pass, you will bike downhill to Lake Reschensee and continue on minor roads to Mals or to Burgeis at the foot of the castle Marienburg.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Malles
Distance: 50 km + Transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 View Historical Sites on the Way to Merano
Your day will begin with a trip to Glurns, which is home to perfectly preserved medieval city walls. You will then cycle to the Montani ruins, through Schlanders, and down to Merano. On your way, you will come across some pretty castles (mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s castle Juval) and you will enjoy marvelous views of the impressive mountain massif Ortlermassiv and the mountain pass Stilfserjoch.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Merano
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Bike Past Vineyards and Orchards in South Tyrol
Today’s stage will take you via Lana (Schnatterpeck Altar) and through numerous orchards and vineyards in the area of the South Tyrolean Wine Road. Here, you will make your way past many fortresses, castles, and ruins – such as Hocheppan – to reach Lake Caldaro. You will stay overnight in the cozy wine town, Auer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Auer
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Cycle to Trento
On the sixth day of your tour, you will cycle mostly along the river Adige. At times you will pass through orchards to Salurn, where the German speaking South Tyrol ends. The famous Trentino vineyards are located next to the dam ways, which lead you to Trento. This beautiful city is home to a lovely old town, a cathedral, and Buonconsiglio castle.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trento
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Take in the Natural Beauty of Lake Garda
Today, you will continue cycling on bike paths along the river Adige via the old Tyrolean border town of Rovereto to Mori. From there, the route leads westward to Lake Garda. In Mori you will taste the world famous pistachio ice-cream in the Gelateria Bologna. After a short climb onto Passo S. Giovanni (150 metres), you will head down to the lake to Riva.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Torbole/Riva
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Departure Day
After breakfast, you will pack your things and make an individual departure from the shores of Lake Garda to end the tour.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures: The departures are available every Sunday, from April 14th to September 14th, 2024.
- Single room: from EUR1778*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR1399*
Accommodation on the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are of a 3 and 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour?
Meals
10 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 10 nights are included in the tour. Accommodations before the tour in Munich and after the tour in Lake Garda are not included, but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Route map/details
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- 1 Bus transfer from Landeck – Nauders, incl. your bike
- 1 Pistachio ice-cream on the way to Lake Garda
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return transfer to Munich
- Bike rental and insurance
- How hard is the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Germany?
- Are meals included on the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Munich to start this tour?
- Is the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour in English?
- Where does the Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour end?
- Can I rent a bike?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Germany?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Germany?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
10 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Munich International Airport (MUC) and take the train into the Munich train station.
Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.
The Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour ends along the shores of Lake Garda in the town of Riva. You can either arrange for a transfer back to Innsbruck or fly out of a nearby Italian airport, such as the Verona Airport (VRN).
Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes come in 7-gear and 21/24-gear varieties. You can also rent an e-bike.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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