Cycling tours in Germany through natural and cultural landscapes

Cycling tours in Germany on Velontour take you through the varied landscapes of Upper Bavaria: across rolling countryside, along river valleys, through moorlands and past historic towns with a strong regional character. Discover selected routes in Tölzer Land, Chiemsee-Alpenland and the Inn-Salzach region and compare them by distance, elevation gain and difficulty. This makes it easier to find a tour that suits your pace and plans for the day while combining cycling with nature, culture and regional food.

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Mangfall cycle path
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The cycle path connects Munich with Rosenheim and…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
63.61 km
Uphill
126 m
Kneipp & Bike North
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: This…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
44.8 km
Uphill
224 m
Themed tour: Panorama trail
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Haag i. OB - Lerchenberg - Ramsau - Reichertsheim…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
28.2 km
Uphill
247 m
Kneipp & Bike Inntal
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
34.95 km
Uphill
143 m
Direct marketer tour
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The best straight from the producer!

Discover the…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
30.34 km
Uphill
328 m
Chiemsee cycle path
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The sporty Chiemsee cycle path circles the…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
53.3 km
Uphill
38 m
Inn-Salzach ArchitekTour
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

From castle to castle past colourful Inn-Salzach…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
85.04 km
Uphill
492 m
Theme tour: Feierabend Runde
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Waldkraiburg - Sankt Erasmus - Bergham - Fraham -…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
35.11 km
Uphill
105 m
Kneipp & Hike Samerberg
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
3.88 km
Uphill
35 m
Cycle tour with stops in the Isarwinkel region
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Discover the Isarwinkel by bike: start the…

Distance
28.59 km
Uphill
228 m
Water cycle paths
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

All roads lead to ... Munich

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
1400 km
Kneipp & Bike Simssee
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
25.39 km
Uphill
136 m
Kneipp & Bike Chiemsee and Priental
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
34.19 km
Uphill
178 m
Wheel 8
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Wonderful cycle tour in the Inntal and Mangfalltal…

Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
136.24 km
Uphill
822 m
Kneipp & Bike West
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: This…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
59.47 km
Uphill
159 m
Theme tour 18: Cycling safari
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Not too long tour on good roads and paths with…

Distance
24.15 km
Uphill
95 m
Themed tour: Tour de Holzland
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Reischach - Winhöring - Engfurt - Pleiskirchen -…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
36.33 km
Uphill
325 m
Cycle tour Starnberger See - Kochelsee and back
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Lakes, mountains & more: challenging round tour…

Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
81.45 km
Uphill
384 m
Themed tour: Beer garden tour
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Altötting - Unterneukirchen - Mörmoosen - Tüßling…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
52.47 km
Uphill
98 m
Wolfratshausen Loisach-Isar cycle tour
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Multi-day leisure cycle tour along the picturesque…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
289.54 km
Uphill
2768 m
Priental cycle path
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The route takes you along the Prien river from the…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
28.38 km
Uphill
75 m
Cycling around Rosenheim - SUR cycle path (Grand Tour)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The "Cycling around Rosenheim" cycle route takes…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
82.9 km
Uphill
255 m
Herbs for body and soul in the Tölzer Land region
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

With this bike tour, you treat your body and soul…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
19.66 km
Uphill
185 m
Themed tour: Bundwerkstadl Tour
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Burgkirchen - Holzen - Halsbach - Kirchweidach -…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
60.46 km
Uphill
194 m
Themed tour: Castles tour
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Inn-Salzach / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Tittmoning - Leitgering - Asten - Pirach -…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
28.05 km
Uphill
149 m
Lenggrieser Seen-Runde to Sylvensteinsee and Walchensee
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Demanding tour from Lenggries to Sylvensteinsee to…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
74.27 km
Uphill
294 m
Hubert & Staller bike tour - Cycle to the film locations
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

On almost 30 km and approx. 300 metres in…

Distance
30.81 km
Uphill
234 m
Salt loop
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Experience the salt loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths

Distance
606 km
Uphill
3800 m
Artificial loop
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Experience the artificial loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths

Distance
487 km
Uphill
3600 m
Hop loop
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Experience the hop loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths

Distance
351 km
Uphill
1340 m
From Bad Tölz to Kirchsee and Reutberg Monastery and back
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Moor idyll and beer garden: An enjoyable tour…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
27.52 km
Uphill
96 m
Tour of the Loisach-Kochelsee moor
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Tölzer Land / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Easy, flat circular tour through the beautiful…

Difficulty
Easy
Distance
22.28 km
Uphill
19 m
16-lake tour by bike
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Cycle through two nature reserves with 16…

Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
69.17 km
Uphill
368 m
Coffee & Bike - the aroma of coffee in the Chiemsee Alps
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

Coffee enjoyment along the Inn - around 100 km…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
104.75 km
Uphill
392 m
Wasserburg cycle route
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)
Chiemsee-Alpenland / Bavaria / Upper Bavaria  (DE)

The Wasserburger Radrundweg is something for…

Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
109.19 km
Uphill
774 m

Cycling tours in Upper Bavaria are so varied

Cycling tours in Upper Bavaria range from peaceful routes through moorland and floodplain landscapes to tours through gently rolling hills and historic towns. The Tölzer Land region links the Isar area, the Kochelsee region and traditional villages, whilst in the Chiemsee-Alpenland, wide plains, the pre-Alpine landscape and regional centres characterise a day’s cycling. The Inn-Salzach region complements the range of options with historic towns, castles and rural cultural areas.

Specific examples illustrate just how varied the tours are. The circular route through the Loisach-Kochelseemoor covers 22.28 km with an elevation gain of just 19 metres and is classified as easy. The Panoramic Trail near Haag runs for 28.2 km with 247 metres of elevation gain through the Upper Bavarian hills. The Castles Tour connects Tittmoning and Burghausen along the Salzach over a distance of 28.05 km.

How to find the right cycle route in Germany

You can find the right cycle route based on distance, elevation gain, difficulty and the kind of experience you’re looking for along the way. If you’re looking for a relaxed cycle, you can search specifically for short routes with few climbs. For longer days on holiday, there are tours covering more kilometres. After that, it’s all about the landscape: would you prefer peaceful natural areas, open rolling countryside, river valleys or routes with cultural stops along the way?

On Velontour, you can quickly find the perfect cycle tour for your holiday in Germany. Start by selecting a specific route based on distance, elevation gain and difficulty. If you’d like to find out more about the region, the pages on Upper Bavaria, the Tölzer Land, the Chiemsee-Alpenland and the Inn-Salzach area provide additional insights into the landscape, culture and regional specialities. You can then choose suitable accommodation in your chosen region for your stay.

FAQ on cycling tours in Germany

Which cycle routes in Germany are ideal for a relaxing day out on a bike?

For a relaxing day’s cycling, Upper Bavaria offers several shorter routes with manageable elevation gains. The Radlsafari in Inn-Salzach covers 24.15 km and has an elevation gain of 95 metres. The circular route through the Loisach-Kochelseemoor is classified as easy, covering 22.28 km with 19 metres of elevation gain, whilst the route to Kirchsee and Reutberg Abbey covers 27.52 km with 96 metres of elevation gain.

Where in Germany can I find particularly flat cycle routes?

The Chiemsee-Alpenland cycle safari is particularly well suited to a leisurely bike ride. This easy circular route covers 24.15 km with 95 metres of elevation gain and winds its way through varied landscapes between Lake Chiemsee, small villages and farmland. Along the way, there are frequent views of the Alpine foothills and plenty of places to stop for refreshments.

Which regions does Velontour currently offer for cycling tours in Germany?

Velontour’s cycling tours in Germany currently focus on Upper Bavaria. You’ll find a particularly large number of tours in the Chiemsee-Alpenland, the Tölzer Land and the Inn-Salzach region. The range thus extends from rural cultural areas and hilly landscapes to river valleys and moorland.

Which cycle tours in Germany combine cycling with regional cuisine?

The Direct-Sale Tour in the Chiemsee-Alpenland region combines cycling with visits to regional producers. The 30.34 km route takes you to fish farms, farms, a distillery and regional and organic markets, amongst other places. In the Tölzer Land region, the 19.66 km Herb Tour combines herbal knowledge with regional places to stop for refreshments and Bavarian cuisine.

Which cycle routes in Upper Bavaria combine nature and culture?

The Inn-Salzach Castles Tour combines scenery and history over a distance of 28.05 km between Tittmoning and Burghausen. The cycle tour with stops in the Isarwinkel offers a different perspective: covering 28.59 km, it runs from Lenggries via Wackersberg and Bad Tölz and back, linking the Isar region, village centres, chapels and Tölz’s old town.

What are the ‘Wasser-Radlwege’ in Bavaria?

The Water Cycle Routes form a cycle path network in Bavaria stretching some 1,400 kilometres, linking various regions around Munich. It consists of three major routes: the Hop Loop through the Hallertau, the Salt Loop heading south-east, and the Art Loop in the south-west. Thanks to numerous links, the routes can be flexibly combined and also cycled in individual stages.

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