Bavaria · 8 days
The trip runs over eight days, with seven nights in 3-star hotels. You start in Augsburg, a city founded in 15 B.C., and finish back there after a loop through Worthsee, Murnau, Fussen/Schwangau, Schongau and Landsberg am Lech. Each day's route is given in the itinerary, with distances from 35 km to 65 km. The terrain …
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Bavaria · 8 days · From GBP 1409 (indicative)
The trip runs over eight days, with seven nights in 3-star hotels. You start in Augsburg, a city founded in 15 B.C., and finish back there after a loop through Worthsee, Murnau, Fussen/Schwangau, Schongau and Landsberg am Lech. Each day's route is given in the itinerary, with distances from 35 km to 65 km. The terrain is mainly quiet cycle paths, country lanes and side roads, with some longer stretches on well-maintained gravel tracks and only a few short sections on busier roads.
What sets this apart from a standard cycling holiday is the mix of riding and sightseeing. You can stop for a swim in Lakes Ammersee, Staffelsee or Riegsee, visit the Baroque church and brewery at Andechs Abbey, and walk around the UNESCO-listed Pilgrimage Church of Wies. On day 5 you have the morning to visit Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles before cycling on to Schongau. The route also follows parts of the Via Claudia Augusta, the old Roman road.
The bikes are included, and you get a fitting and briefing at the start. A navigation app provided by the local agent guides you each day. Luggage is transferred between hotels, so you only carry what you need for the day. The hotels are selected for their facilities and proximity to the route, and all rooms have en suite facilities.
Breakfast is included each day. The trip is self-guided, so you decide when to start, where to stop for lunch and how long to spend at each sight. The activity level is rated 4 out of 7, with the climbing concentrated in the first three stages. The route is mainly on paved surfaces, with some gravel tracks.
You can extend your stay with extra nights, for example at the Hotel Opera in Munich, which is a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The operator can also book flights as part of a protected package, with onward rail included.
- 7 nights in 3-star accommodation - All breakfasts - Bike fitting and briefing at the start of your holiday - Navigation app - Bike hire included - Luggage transfers between hotels
- Flights - Local taxes/fees - Travel insurance