Our favourite cycle tours in Bavaria
The beautiful landscape around the Staffelsee attracts many passionate cyclists and families to Bavaria every year - and quite rightly so!
The Alpenhof Murnau is an ideal starting point for cyclists who want to explore the picturesque region around Murnau am Staffelsee. The hotel is located on the edge of the Bavarian Alps and offers a variety of cycle routes for different levels of difficulty, from leisurely tours along the lake landscape to challenging routes in the mountains. Located south of Murnau, the largest Alpine moor offers you a breathtaking natural landscape that is unique in Central Europe and is home to many endangered animal and plant species.
But you should also explore other routes through Upper Bavaria on your cycle tour: In the immediate vicinity of Staffelsee, Riegsee and Froschsee, various cycle paths lead through the unspoilt natural landscape and nature reserves, offering ideal and varied excursion destinations, especially for families with children.
The beautiful landscape around the Staffelsee attracts many passionate cyclists and families to Bavaria every year - and quite rightly so!
The Alpenhof Murnau is an ideal starting point for cyclists who want to explore the picturesque region around Murnau am Staffelsee. The hotel is located on the edge of the Bavarian Alps and offers a variety of cycle routes for different levels of difficulty, from leisurely tours along the lake landscape to challenging routes in the mountains. Located south of Murnau, the largest Alpine moor offers you a breathtaking natural landscape that is unique in Central Europe and is home to many endangered animal and plant species.
But you should also explore other routes through Upper Bavaria on your cycle tour: In the immediate vicinity of Staffelsee, Riegsee and Froschsee, various cycle paths lead through the unspoilt natural landscape and nature reserves, offering ideal and varied excursion destinations, especially for families with children.
Discover the varied landscape of the "Murnauer Moos" on your bike tours through Murnau with the whole family.
So that you know what to expect on our bike paths through the "Murnauer Moos", we have clearly summarized the most important key points for you:
- Length: 34 km (shortcuts are always possible)
- Travel time: 2 to 4 hours
- Difficulty level: medium
- Bicycles suitable for off-road use necessary
This beginner and child-friendly bike tour in the Murnau area takes you over flat terrain from Benediktbeuern Monastery via Kochel am See and "Großweil back to the starting point.
Along the way, there are many sights to see and places to stop for refreshments. For example, the Beneditkbeuern Monastery, which is the start and end point of the route, or the Glentleiten open-air museum, where the traditional Upper Bavarian way of life of past centuries comes alive again.
- Length: 32 km
- Travel time: 2-4 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Bikes suitable for off-road use necessary
This route is not called "The most beautiful of the region" for nothing, because the bike path leads through the "Murnauer Moos" and once around the "Staffelsee".
Children will also not be bored on this route, as there is always something to discover and do. In warm weather, there are even a few swimming opportunities in a beautiful natural setting. Various refreshment stops cater for the physical well-being and for those who are particularly keen on exercise, a forest adventure trail invites you to take a further exploratory tour.
- Length: 33 km
- Travel time: 2-4 hours
- Difficulty: easy to medium
- Bicycles suitable for off-road use necessary
The starting and ending point of the "three marks tour" is the moor spa town of Bad Kohlgrub. On the way you will also pass the picturesque villages of Unterammergau and Grafenaschau.
If you have the necessary fitness, you will be rewarded with magnificent views on this route, which mostly leads along forest roads up to an altitude of over 1,200 meters.
- Length: 32,8 km
- Travel time: about 4 hours
- Difficulty: medium
On this bike tour in Murnau, mountain bike beginners are in good hands - but also anyone who just wants to do a "little" lap.
On this relatively short tour you will discover small villages and can enjoy nature to the fullest. The tour starts directly at our Hotel Alpenhof Murnau and leads uphill along the rushing Loisach to Weichs to the open-air museum Glentleiten. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley from the "Hohentanne".
- Length: 24 km
- Travel time: about 2,5 hours
- Difficulty: easy
Discover the varied landscape around the Alpenhhof Murnau
The connoisseur mountain bike tour is characterized by the fact that it is relatively flat for a mountain bike tour in Upper Bavaria. Therefore, you will discover numerous picturesque villages of the region on this route. The starting and ending point is the picture-perfect center of Murnau.
- Length: 46,6 km
- Travel time: about 4 hours
- Difficulty: easy to medium
This challenging route takes you through the "Ammergauer" valley up to an altitude of 1,200 m at the "Hörnlegruppe".
This demanding route takes you through the "Ammergauer" valley up to an altitude of 1,200 m at the "Hörnlegruppe". Partly steep climbs alternate with descents, each of which captivates with incomparable views. In addition, Unter- and Oberammergau, for example, offer excellent refreshment stops that ensure refreshment after a strenuous ride.
- Length: 64 km
- Travel time: 6,5 hours
- Difficulty: difficult
What would a cycle tour on Lake Staffelsee be without good food and drink? Quite exhausting, we think! So that you don't have to explore the countryside on your bike with a growling stomach, we can provide you with a picnic for your break on request. We recommend stopping for a snack at the beautiful Staffelsee lake during your cycle tour. We are also happy to help you plan a route that is suitable for you. Just get in touch with us!
You can hire high-quality bikes and e-bikes directly at the Alpenhof Murnau hotel. You can enquire about availability and hire prices at reception. The hotel provides supervised or locked parking facilities for the safe storage of your own bikes. On request, you can also use a place to clean and maintain your bikes to ensure that your bike is always in optimal condition.
After an eventful day on the bike, the Alpenhof Murnau invites you to relax and unwind . The spacious wellness area of our hotel offers a variety of amenities, including a sauna, a pool and a selection of pampering massages.
We will spoil you with first-classcuisine that combines fresh, regional ingredients with traditional Bavarian cookery and international accents. In a stylish ambience, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes accompanied by an exquisite selection of wines. Our restaurant combines Bavarian charm with modern design to create an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
What would a cycle tour on Lake Staffelsee be without good food and drink? Quite exhausting, we think! So that you don't have to explore the countryside on your bike with a growling stomach, we can provide you with a picnic for your break on request. We recommend stopping for a snack at the beautiful Staffelsee lake during your cycle tour. We are also happy to help you plan a route that is suitable for you. Just get in touch with us!
You can hire high-quality bikes and e-bikes directly at the Alpenhof Murnau hotel. You can enquire about availability and hire prices at reception. The hotel provides supervised or locked parking facilities for the safe storage of your own bikes. On request, you can also use a place to clean and maintain your bikes to ensure that your bike is always in optimal condition.
After an eventful day on the bike, the Alpenhof Murnau invites you to relax and unwind . The spacious wellness area of our hotel offers a variety of amenities, including a sauna, a pool and a selection of pampering massages.
We will spoil you with first-classcuisine that combines fresh, regional ingredients with traditional Bavarian cookery and international accents. In a stylish ambience, you can enjoy carefully prepared dishes accompanied by an exquisite selection of wines. Our restaurant combines Bavarian charm with modern design to create an unforgettable gastronomic experience.