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Cyclists in Gstadt at lake Chiemsee

Lake Chiemsee – Lake Königssee

Cosy atmosphere in Upper Bavaria

7 Days / 6 Nights
Medium
121  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
121  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Cyclists in Gstadt at lake Chiemsee

The essentials at a glance

Cycle tour from Lake Chiemsee to Lake Königssee through Bavaria's stunning alpine landscape. Medium difficulty with mostly flat terrain and short daily stages of 20-65 km. Highlights include a boat trip to Herrenchiemsee Island with King Ludwig's Palace, cycling around Lake Chiemsee, the historic spa town Bad Reichenhall with the world's oldest cable car, and Lake Königssee with Watzmann massif views.

Lake Chiemsee is a beautiful blue colour. The biggest lake in Bavaria, also called the Bavarian Sea, is embedded in a gorgeous natural world. This idyllic scenery has been appreciated equally by the ancient Romans, the archbishops of Salzburg and the Bavarian dukes. Experience history and stories around deep blue lakes, around Bavarian traditions and cuisine. Whilst cycling, you have tons of time to immerse yourself into this historic idyll!

Cyclist in the nature
Lakeshore in Prien at lake Chiemsee
St. Bartholomae at lake Koenigssee
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The cycle tour starts at the Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria. A first walk to the lakeside gives the holiday a relaxing start. The first three days focus on exploring this natural blue beauty. You cycle about 60 kilometres comfortably on the circular path on the shores of the Chiemsee. From bustling lakeside villages to untouched bays, you’ll see it all!

Tip: Dare to take a dip in the lake during the extensive breaks. You will find the refreshment does you good! Those who prefer cool drinks to splashing, will also be happy! On the shore you will discover numerous shady beer gardens, which invite you in to sit back and enjoy.

From the ‘Bavarian Sea’ you continue on the bike saddle over Inzell and Bad Reichenhall to Berchtesgaden in the next three stages. You pedal hard, because the route runs between the mountains along the Saalach river. Once in Berchtesgaden, enjoy the lake and mountain landscape and the traditional village.

  • Chiemsee islands: The diverse lake has some treasures to offer. Do you know the islands of the Bavarian Sea? The Eurobike team recommends a boat trip to the Herreninsel and and Fraueninsel. Picturesque fishing villages, artists’ colonies and the magnificent palace of King Ludwig II await you.
  • Bad Reichenhall: The spa town of Bad Reichenhall lies in the midst of the Bavarian Alps and impresses with its special flair. Wellbeing, culture and hospitality are of prime importance, be it a spa day or a ride on the Predigstuhl, the oldest cable car in the world. Need a holiday souvenir? The Reichenhall brand salt is the perfect as a small souvenir.

The tour is considered easy. Short stages and few gradients ensure that enjoyment is the focus. For some sections you need slightly more muscle power on the slightly hilly bike paths. There is always time to recover though!

Cyclist in the nature
Lakeshore in Prien at lake Chiemsee
St. Bartholomae at lake Koenigssee

Itinerary at a glance

Lake Chiemsee has a lot to offer, such as the King Ludwig's Castle on Herreninsel and the monastery on Fraueninsel. In Bad Reichenhall, the oldest cable car in the world awaits - don't forget a beer garden stop.

Arrival to Prien, Bernau or Aschau. In the evening welcome briefing and rental bike fitting.

Hotel (example): Gasthof Alter Wirt

The Chiemsee circular path is beautifully designed. It leads you to secluded swimming bays as well as to densely populated lakeside resorts. Whilst cycling comfortably along the lakeside, marvel at the stunning views onto the lake. For extensive breaks along the way you come acorss many shady beergardens along the lakeside. You also have the option of shortening part of the daily tours by a special bike-bus (on your own).

Hotel (example): Gasthof Alter Wirt

There are countless possibilities to spend an enjoyable day at the ‚Bavarian Sea’. For example take a boat ride to the islands ‚Herrenchiemsee’ (King Ludwig palace) and ‚Frauenchiemsee’. Naturally there are numerous bathing spots for a relaxing day on the lakeside. 

Hotel (example): Gasthof Alter Wirt

Gradually the mountains become higher and higher. The terrain of the cycling route however stays nearly flat. Through the ‚Bergener moor’ at the foot of the Chiemgauer local mountain, called ‚Hochfelln’ (1674m), the path leads you via Bad Adelholzen with its mineral spring to Siegsdorf. From there along the river red Traun onwards into the idyllic Inzell. Special artwork, called ‚Lüftlmalerei’ on the flower-embellished houses are typical for this climatic health-resort.

Hotel (example): Alpinhotel Inzeller

The route runs narrowly between the mountains via Piding around the Hochstaufen and along the Saalach to Bad Reichenhall. Since 1890 Bad Reichenhall has been an approved health resort and “spa town”. The saline Bad Reichenhall markets its branded salt as “Reichenhaller Markensalz” in all of Germany and beyond. Opportunity for a “wellness day” or for a ride up to the 1600m high “Predigtstuhl” with the world’s oldest and legendary cable car.

Hotel (example): Villa Erika

Short tour to Berchtesgaden. Opporturnity for a visit to the salt mine Obersalzberg as well as the  Kehlstein house. Alternatively cycle a few more kilometres to Lake Königssee with the option of a boat ride on this well-known lake and a visit of the monastery Bartholomä, situated at the foot of the phenomenal  Watzmann massif.

Hotel (example): Hotel AlpinaRos

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Route information

Medium

Overall an easy tour with short daily stages and only a few ascents. The terrain is only in parts slighly hilly. Tremendous route on cycle and rural paths as well as side roads. Only very short sections on roads with moderate traffic.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Eurobike unisex rental bike with 21/24 gears
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Men's Rental Bike with 21 gears
Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Eurobike Rental Bike PLUS
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
50 cm |
51 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Eurobike e-bike rental from KTM
Unisex Electric Bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***-hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Chiemsee to the two islands Herren- and Fraueninsel excl. your bike
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus every Saturday morning, costs EUR 99 per person, extra EUR 39 for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary

 

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Bernau or Prien train station
  • Munich or Salzburg airport
  • Parking in Bernau: free public parking spaces
  • Parking in Prien: free public parking spaces or public parking spaces at the train station, costs approx. EUR 21 per week

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Any emissions caused are calculated using the internationally recognized "Carmacal" CO2 calculator and offset as part of our climate projects. Detailed emission values for transportation, accommodation, activities and meals for each tour can be found on our website. Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in 3***-hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Chiemsee to the two islands Herren- and Fraueninsel excl. your bike
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus every Saturday morning, costs EUR 109 per person, extra EUR 45 for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Prien, Bernau or Aschau (www.bahn.de)
  • Munich airport and by train to Prien, Bernau or Aschau, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.bahn.de)
  • Salzburg airport and by bus to the main station Salzburg and by train to Prien, Bernau or Aschau, duration approx. 1,5 hours (www.salzburg-verkehr.at, www.oebb.at)
  • Parking: Limited number of free hotel parking spaces or chargeable hotel parking spaces cost approx. EUR 10 per day, public parking spaces at Prien train station, costs approx. EUR 22 per week
  • Departure by bus from Königssee to Berchtesgaden and by train to Prien, duration approx. 2.5 hours with 1 change in Freilassing (www.dbregiobus-bayern.de, www.bahn.de)

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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Our contribution to climate protection

121 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
121 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.

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