

The Great Bike Holiday in Bavaria
From Constance through the foothills of the Alps to Salzburg
– – – Lake – Lake Königssee –
- The Lake Constance – Königssee Cycle Path
- Fairytale castles, alpine panorama, numerous lakes
- Daily routes ●●●●○, altitude profile ●●●●○
- Insider tip!
Days
14
Ø km per day
45
The foothills of the Alps form the backdrop for this great bike holiday in Bavaria. Orchards, the peaks of the Alps, moors, forests and glistening lakes lie along the way. You cycle through well-known spa towns such as Bad Tölz and pay a visit to the enchanting fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Artistic facade paintings and stately town houses await you in the small towns along the way. During your breaks, fortify yourself with the best the Bavarian cuisine has to offer.
Itinerary

- Booking code
SO-BOKO13 - Start / Destination
Constance / Salzburg - Duration
14 days / 13 nights - Length
approx. 535 km
Daily routes ●●●●○
between 25 and 75 km, Ø 45 km
Altitude profile ●●●●○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
You start your tour in Constance, Lake Constance’s biggest town. 600 years ago this was where the Council of Constance took place, the only council to elect a pope that was held north of the Alps. The Rhine leaves Lake Constance here and marks kilometer 0 on its way to the North Sea. Only a few minutes by foot from the medieval town centre is the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen with its lively harbour.
Day 2: Constance – Lindau, approx. 45 km + ferry trip
Take the car ferry to Meersburg and explore the historical town centre. When you have mastered the steep ascent to the picturesque castle, you will be rewarded with a fabulous view. You will cycle further along the lake, through Friedrichshafen, the birthplace of the Zeppelin and then to Lindau, the town located on an in island. The famous lighthouse and the harbour are a great destination for an evening stroll.
Day 3: Lindau – Oberstaufen, approx. 55 km
You will leave Lake Constance behind you and with a little luck you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the Alps. Your destination for the day is Oberstaufen which is a market town in Upper Allgäu. In the show dairy you can see not only how the tasty cheese is made but you get to try them, too. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere in these traditional places of the Alpine foothills in Bavaria.
Day 4: Oberstaufen – Nesselwang, approx. 50 km
You will cycle past Lake Großer Alpsee and through stunning valleys to Immenstadt. Green cow meadows, magnificent Baroque churches and crystal blue water characterise the landscape. After Lake Grüntensee you will reach Nesselwang. You can take the cable railway up to the peak of the Alpspitze mountain. Alternatively, you can marvel at the more than 2500 painted and decorated eggs at the Ostereiermuseum (easter egg museum).
Day 5: Nesselwang – Füssen / Schwangau, approx. 25 km
An impressive mountain backdrop accompanies you to Füssen near Lake Forggensee. The picturesque landscape is crowned by Hohes Schloss, an impressive late Gothic castle. You will cycle further along the Romantic Road to Schwangau and soon you will feel like you’re in a fairy tale: The picturesque royal palaces Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are visible from afar.
Day 6: Füssen – Murnau am Staffelsee, approx. 65 / 75 km
You will leave the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau behind you. En route to Murnau you will cycle through idyllic meadows filled with the romance of mountain pastures. You will pass the world famous Wieskirche, the church which embodies the Bavarian Rococo style. Set in a magnificent lake and moor landscape, Lake Staffelsee with its seven islands set against the backdrop of the Upper Bavarian Alps, comes into view.
Day 7: Murnau am Staffelsee – Bad Tölz, approx. 50 km
You will first cycle to Lake Kochelsee and then further to Benediktbeuern. As early as the 8th century, a monastery was founded at the foot of the 1800 metre high Benediktenwand mountain range. Bad Tölz, the famous mud and saltwater spa, surprises visitors with colourful facade paintings. The extensive spa gardens offer a perfect opportunity to stop for a break. German novelist Thomas Mann was one of the most famous guests in the spa town.
Day 8: Bad Tölz – Lake Schliersee, approx. 35 km
Today's stage takes you along the edge of the Alps to Lake Tegernsee, probably one of the most famous lakes and home to one of Bavaria's most popular beers. Enjoy the wonderful lake panorama in the small town of Gmund before cycling on to Lake Schliersee. This also presents itself idyllically as a typical Alpine foothills lake and is best explored on board a boat.
Day 9: Lake Schliersee – Bad Feilnbach, approx. 35 km
First, the route runs along the shore of Lake Schliersee. It then becomes a little hilly along the way. The town at the foot of the Wendelstein is a well-known moor spa. Due to the mild climate and over 30,000 fruit trees in the area, Bad Feilnbach is also known as the Bavarian Merano. As today's stage is relatively short, you can enjoy Upper Bavaria from its most beautiful side.
Day 10: Bad Feilnbach – Lake Chiemsee, approx. 35 / 50 km
You cycle through the largest Bavarian turf harvesting area. After crossing the river Inn, you reach Neubeuern, once an important shipbuilding town. Two crossed ship hooks, the coat of arms of the Inn market, can be found all over the town. You reach Lake Chiemsee via Frasdorf. As you are not cycling too far today, there is time for a trip to the Herreninsel or Fraueninsel islands.
Day 11: Lake Chiemsee – Inzell, approx. 30 / 45 km
Cycling around the Hochfelln, the local Chiemgau mountain, you will continue on along flat paths to Adelholzen, which is one of the oldest baths with healing waters in Bavaria. The Naturkunde- und Mammut-Museum (Natural History and Mammoth Museum) is located in Siegsdorf. The tour then leads you along the Roten Traun to the former mining village of Inzell which is now a spa town renowned for its clean, fresh air.
Day 12: Inzell – Berchtesgaden / Lake Königssee, approx. 45 km
Up to now you were cycling along the edges of mountains, now the tour leads you through narrow valleys. In Schneitzlreuth you will reach the Saalach and follow the river to Bad Reichenhall, which to this day is one of the most important salt mines in Germany. Cycling along the Salinenweg route you will come Berchtegaden, which was an independent state up until 1803 and is dominated by the the well-known Watzmann mountain.
Day 13: Berchtesgaden – Salzburg, approx. 40 km
A beautiful circular route takes you to Lake Königssee in the Berchtesgaden National Park. Like a fjord, it is nestled between steep mountain slopes. Take the opportunity to take a boat trip on the lake. The route continues along the Ache river via Marktschellenberg to Salzburg in Austria. Hohensalzburg Castle can be seen from afar, leading you to the festival city via Hellbrunn Palace.
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- 13 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Salzburg, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Ferry trip Constance-Staad – Meersburg incl. bike
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Additional services
Additional bookable services
All prices are per personRental bikes
Rental Bikes


Types of rental bikes
- 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake (men's bike from 1.75 m)
- 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 1.75 m)
- E-bike / pedelec with freewheel
Equipment
Pannier, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, repair kit
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8- / 27-gear rental bike |
169 € |
E-bike / pedelec |
429 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
SO-BOKO13 - Start / Destination
Constance / Salzburg - Duration
14 days / 13 nights - Length
approx. 535 km
Daily routes ●●●●○
between 25 and 75 km, Ø 45 km
Altitude profile ●●●●○ - Return to Constance
On your own by train, hourly connections, 1 – 3 train changes, duration approx. 6 hours - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility. - Print version PDF