Best bike touring trails in Munich
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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Munich with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular route through Munich's English Garden In the centre of the city, the English Garden is a green oasis. This circular route has a lot to offer. From the National Museum/Haus der Kunst bus stop, the loop begins and ends at the famous Eisbach surfer wave. Other highlights along the route include beautiful green spaces, the Eisbach and Kleinhesseloher See. You can also stop off at several beer gardens. Highlights of the hike: - Rumford monument - Eisbach stream - Minihof...
- 4.3 (47)·Easy·7.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrImpressive circular route in the Olympic Park in Munich, Bavaria Starting at the west entrance of the park, this route leads through the large area that was created for the 1972 Olympic Games. Here one can feel the atmosphere of the world sports community from the summer of more than 50 years ago, admire almost all of the sports facilities of the time and the beautiful lake. Everything is also linked to history - such as the small East-West Peace Church of Timofeev and his...
- 4.5 (28)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrA lovely stretch along the Isar. Ancient trees line the walk. At St.Georg (Bogenhausen) you can even say goodbye to many prominent Munich residents. Liesl Karlstadt (Elisabeth Wellano), Walter Sedlmayer, Helmut Fischer (Monaco Franze), Bernd Eichinger, Fassbinder etc., to name but a few. Easy to reach by S-Bahn (Rosenheimer Platz stop). Walk downhill from Gasteig towards Muffathalle and along the banks of the Isar.
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular and fantastic route near Munich, Bavaria. This route starts in Thalkirchen and leads to the railway station in Buchenhain. Almost the entire route runs alongside the beautiful Isar. Only in the last section does it follow the Roman road through a stretch of woodland. A particular highlight here is that you are surrounded by the Isar canal and the Isar along the way. Highlights: - Thalkirchner Bridge - Marienklausen Bridge - The Isar meadows - Roman road through the Isar gorge
- 3.8 (12)·Hard·19.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrRelaxed bike route along the Isar near Munich From the Floßlände via Baldeplatz (520 m) on the cycle path on the east bank of the Isar past the zoo in the direction of SSW. Immediately after the Marienklause (540 m) you turn left from the banks of the Isar cycle path to the Isartrail. This always winds its way through the meadows at beginner level. The biggest obstacle are oncoming bikers. Shortly before the Großhesseloher bridge (540m) you return to Grünwald on the gravel road. Accessible...
- 4.5 (14)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrA beautiful circular route that includes the most important sights in Munich: including the Bavarian History Museum, the Hofgarten, Marienplatz with Viktualienmarkt and of course the surfers in the English Garden. Suitable as a city walk or for a cycle tour, you only have to get off your bike around Marienplatz, where there are frequent controls!
- 3.7 (7)·Moderate·37.7 km·Est. 9–10 hrThis classic point-to-point hike leads from the Bavarian state capital Munich southward into the picturesque Alpine foothills. Following the green ribbon of the Isar River, the path runs on a diverse mixture of natural riverside trails, reinforced embankments, and shaded forest paths through the Isar floodplains. A central highlight is the wild river landscape of the "Pupplinger Au," a nature reserve of European significance, as well as the confluence of the Isar and Loisach rivers just...
- 3.9 (8)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrVaried Munich art and culture trail. This charming path leads from the Theresienstraße underground station through Munich's old town with its countless museums, sights and cafés. It goes to Kapuzinerplatz. Highlights of the route: - Old and New Pinakothek - Maximilian Forum - Art library & picture room - street art
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·33.5 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrThe northern loop leads from the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Hill in Munich to the football arena and the windmill hill in Fröttmaning, over as many narrow paths as possible. (Olympic Park, Luitpoldpark, Petuelpark, Schwabinger See, English Garden, northern Isar trails on the east and then west side, Mugl at Poschinger Weiher, windmill and football arena in Fröttmaning, Panzerwiese, Hartelholz, Lerchenauer See). A detailed description including pictures can be found at:...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Munich?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Munich is Brenner-Dolomiten-Friaul-Wien. This trail is estimated to be 1,037.9 km long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Munich?
Munich: With an ascent of 24,415 m, Brenner-Dolomiten-Friaul-Wien has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Mit dem Rad von München nach Venedig with 10,976 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Munich?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Munich is Isartrails with a 3.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
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