Munich to Lake Constance

From the Bavarian capital to the Bodensee

The cycle tour from Munich to Lake Constance will see you cycle past alongside flower-filled meadows, tranquil forests and golden fields. Smaller lakes such as the Ammersee or Lake Starnberg that you pass along the way invite you to hop off the bike and explore in more detail.

Dip your tired feet into crystal-clear lakes and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery. There are also many cultural highlights in the region which will be remembered as much as the beautiful natural scenery.

Details about the cycle tour from Munich to Lake Constance

The seven-day cycle tour in southern Germany offers a mix of cultural highlights and natural scenery. The incredible Alps, lakeside views, lush fields and dramatic forests make cycling easy as you travel from Munich via Füssen, Schwangau, Nesselwang, Oberstaufen and finally to Lindau.

In the largest moorland in central Europe, the Murnauer Moors, you'll discover untouched nature and spectacular scenery. At the same time, you can see fabulous cultural treasures such as Wieskirche in Steingaden or the royal palaces in Neuschwanstein.

Highlights of the Munich to Lake Constance tour at a glance:

  • From lake to lake through quaint Bavarian villages: See day-to-day traditions, and enjoy the wonderful local hospitality and delicious, hearty food that awaits you in the Bavarian villages. You will cycle past the Osterseen, the Riegsee to the Staffelsee in Murnau.

  • Lindau, the pearl of Lake Constance: The popular town on Lake Constance contains many treasures. A visit to the island, the old town hall and the impressive mansions with their historic murals should not be missed!

Useful information about the cycle tour from Munich to Lake Constance

‘O’zapft’ is not just the name of the Munich Oktoberfest! The custom of drinking beer in a shaded public garden is a priority throughout the year. You'll experience this in one of the numerous beer gardens on the route from Munich to Lake Constance.

The tour character speaks more to the experienced holiday cyclist. Hilly sections with short ascents and descents on wonderfully developed cycle paths await you in the south of Germany. On the seven-day cycle tour, you cycle an average of between 25 and 65 kilometres per day.

This tour has been graded as Challenging. Find out more about our cycling holiday difficulty levels.

Tour information
Challenging
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total cycling distance: approx. 250 km
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Itinerary

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. The capital city of Bavaria is awaiting you and invites you to visit its many attractions (English Garden, Town Hall, Hofbräuhaus,…)

Today’s tour starts with a ride through the Forstenrieder park until you get to Lake Starnberg. Then the bike path runs directly along the lakeside edge until you get to Seeshaupt. You will cycle along beautiful paths running through quaint, Bavarian villages and past the Osterseen lakes, lake Riegsee and then finally to Murnau am Staffelsee.

ca. 65 km

The third day on the bike will at first take you through the nature reserve Murnauer Moos (the largest marshland in Central Europe) and the “Altenauer Moor”. After the impressions of this pristine nature, you will get to know the essence of Bavarian Rococo – the Wieskirche church. However, the highlights of the day are the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

ca. 65 km

From the former site of Bavarian majesty, you will cycle further along Lake Forggensee to Hopfen am See. This area impresses with its seven major and numerous other smaller lakes. You will continue your tour through fields and meadows and get a stunning view of the Allgäu Alps, Mount Zugspitze and the Tannheimer mountains until you reach Nesselwang.

 

ca. 25 km

At the beginning of today’s stage, the route is a little bit hilly. However, the beautiful Alpine panorama makes up for the little effort you have to make. You will pass Lake Rottachsee and relax when cycling downhill to Immenstadt (nice town with good restaurants) and continue along Lake Großer Alpensee until you reach today’s destination, the spa town of Oberstaufen.

ca. 50 km

On your last day of cycling, you will cycle through typical Allgäu landscape with scattered farms and villages to the beautiful Lake Constance (or in German, Bodensee). After arriving at the lakeside of the pretty town of Lindau, we recommend a visit to the island, the Old Town Hall and the proud patrician houses with their impressive frescoes. Overnight stay in Lindau or in Nonnenhorn, approx. 8 km from Lindau.

ca. 45 km

This cycling holiday ends after breakfast, or you can book an extension to enjoy it longer.

Route information

You will enjoy some slight climbs and descents cycling through the gently rolling alpine foothills, where you can admire a beautiful panoramic view of the Alps and the idyllic lakes on the way. You will cycle on beautiful bike ways and minor roads. Main roads will only be used for short distances. Most roads are paved; some longer passages are on natural roads which are in good condition.

Prices and dates

Prices are per person in GBP and exclude flights

Price calculation and check availability: ​​​​​​​Munich to Lake Constance

Place of arrival: Munich
  Season 1
07.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Sunday
Season 2
22.04.2024 - 19.05.2024

Sunday
Season 3
20.05.2024 - 08.09.2024

Sunday
Munich to Lake Constance, DE-MURMB-07X
Base price
899.00
949.00
999.00
Single room surcharge 269.00 269.00 269.00
  • You will stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels
Season 1
Apr 7, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024
Sunday
Season 2
Apr 22, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Sunday
Season 3
May 20, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
Sunday
Munich to Lake Constance, DE-MURMB-07X
Base price
Single room surcharge
899.00
269.00
949.00
269.00
999.00
269.00
  • You will stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels
Season 1
Apr 7, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024
Season 2
Apr 22, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Season 3
May 20, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
Munich
Double room p. p.
Single room surcharge
Lindau/Nonnenhorn
Double room p.p.
Single room surcharge
99.00
75.00
95.00
45.00
99.00
75.00
95.00
45.00
99.00
75.00
105.00
45.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Munich
  Season 1
Apr 7, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024

Sunday
Season 2
Apr 22, 2024 - May 19, 2024

Sunday
Season 3
May 20, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024

Sunday
Munich
Double room p. p. 99.00 99.00 99.00
Single room surcharge 75.00 75.00 75.00
Lindau/Nonnenhorn
Double room p.p. 95.00 95.00 105.00
Single room surcharge 45.00 45.00 45.00
Filter
21-Speed Unisex Bike
27-Speed Bike PLUS
Unisex E-Bike
7-Speed Unisex Bike
21-Speed Men's Bike
99.00
159.00
239.00
99.00
99.00
Prices per person in GBP

Our rental bikes

Services / Information

Services

Including

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Well developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS data available
  • Service hotline

 

Not included

  • Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid on site
Arrival information
  • Train: Munich Hbf
  • Airport: Munich. Zurich and Friedrichshafen for the return journey
  • Hotel garage EUR 15 per day, no reservation possible
  • Free parking along the street
  • Park and Ride parking Freiham
  • Good train connection from Lake Constance to Munich


 

Sample hotel list

This is a sample hotel list. Hotels will be booked depending on availability.

Lake Chiemsee

Hotel Jägerhof

https://www.jaegerhof-bernau.de/

Inzell

Alpinhotel Inzeller 3***

www.alpinhotel-inzeller.com

Bad Reichenhall

Hotel Dora 3***

www.fuchs-hotels.de

Berchtesgaden

Homehotel Salzberg

www.alpina-hotels.de/salzberg

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