Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour

by 10Adventures

Region

Tyrol,Lake Garda,South Tyrol,Bavaria

Duration

11 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Cycle from Munich to Lake Garda in just 11 days. 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. This self-guided cycling tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you. The Munich to Lake Garda Bike Tour offers you the opportunity to conquer the mighty Alps by bike. 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. Experience the very best alpine landscapes, delicious foods, and rich cultures that Germany, Austria, and Italy have to offer.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Münich

Arrival in Münich

Day 2: Cycle to the Starnberger See

45 km 0 m

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Cycle to the Starnberger See

Day 3: Explore the Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve

65 km 0 m

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Explore the Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve

Day 4: Panoramic Views of the Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge Mountains

40 km 0 m

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Panoramic Views of the Karwendel and Wettersteingebirge Mountains

Day 5: Cycle to Imst

50 km 0 m

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Cycle to Imst

Day 6: Traverse the Reschenpass to Reschensee

50 km 100 m

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Traverse the Reschenpass to Reschensee

Day 7: View Historical Sites on the Way to Merano

60 km 0 m

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View Historical Sites on the Way to Merano

Day 8: Bike Past Vineyards and Orchards in South Tyrol

55 km 0 m

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Bike Past Vineyards and Orchards in South Tyrol

Day 9: Cycle to Trento

45 km 0 m

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Cycle to Trento

Day 10: Take in the Natural Beauty of Lake Garda

50 km 150 m

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Take in the Natural Beauty of Lake Garda

Day 11: Departure Day

Departure Day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

About the Tyrol,Lake Garda,South Tyrol,Bavaria

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

USD 1925

per person

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Why Choose This Tour?

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.
Cycle 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.
Explore the Murnauer Moos Nature Reserve.
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.
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.
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”.
Traverse the Reschenpass to Reschensee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.