Lakes & Mountains of Bavaria Cycling
Lakes & Mountains of Bavaria Cycling
$2120
Tour Overview
Embark on an enchanting cycling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Bavaria with the "Lakes & Mountains of Bavaria Cycling" tour. Begin your journey in the historic city of Augsburg, founded in 15 B.C., and pedal through charming Bavarian villages, lush meadows, and alongside serene lakes such as Ammersee, Worthsee, and Pilsensee. Discover the Baroque beauty of Andechs Abbey and the UNESCO-listed Pilgrimage Church of Wies. Marvel at King Ludwig's fairytale castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, and explore the medieval towns of Schongau and Landsberg am Lech. Enjoy the convenience of luggage transfers and detailed route notes, while staying in comfortable 3-star hotels. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable cycling experience in Germany. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Augsburg
Location: Augsburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive at your hotel in the historic city of Augsburg, founded in 15 B.C. on the orders of Emperor Augustus.
Day 2 : Augsburg to Worthsee
Location: Augsburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
From Augsburg cycle through traditional Bavarian villages, surrounded by lush meadows, before reaching the shores of Lake Ammersee. Relax by the lakeside or enjoy a boat trip on a paddle steamer before continuing to Lake Worthsee.
Day 3 : Worthsee to Murnau
Location: Murnau
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will pedal along Lakes Worthsee and Pilsensee to Andechs Abbey - famed for its Baroque church and brewery! Enjoy swimming opportunities along the way at Lakes Ammersee, Staffelsee and Riegsee before arriving in the artist's town of Murnau.
Day 4 : Murnau to Fussen/Schwangau
Location: Bavarian Alps
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycle from village to village in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Visit the UNESCO listed Pilgrimage Church of Wies, a beautifully preserved oval church and a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo before continuing to the pretty town of Fussen.
Day 5 : Fussen/Schwangau to Schongau
Location: Füssen
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning visit King Ludwig's fairytale castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, before cycling along the scenic Via Claudia Augusta to Schongau. The town has a long history of settlement and is surrounded by fortified walls built in the Middle Ages.
Day 6 : Schongau to Landsberg am Lech
Location: Landsberg am Lech
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your route follows the course of the River Lech with many attractions to visit en route to Landsberg. Take in St Michael's Basilica in Altenstadt, the Abodiacum Roman Museum in Epfach and the pilgrim church in Vilgertshofen.
Day 7 : Landsberg am Lech to Augsburg
Location: Augsburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the medieval city centre of Landsberg am Lech with its historic city hall and the Gothic Bavarian Gate. Your cycle route takes you via Kaufering am Lech, to Konigsbrunn, enjoying 11km on the best-preserved section of the Via Claudia. Continue to Augsburg with its famous social housing complex from the year 1516.
Day 8 : Leave Augsburg
Location: Augsburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Augsburg
What's Included
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All breakfasts
All breakfasts are included during the tour.
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Route notes and maps
Route notes and maps are provided for the cycling tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
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Visas and vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single supplements
Single supplements are not included and may incur additional costs.
Food
Accommodation
You will stay in a mixture of 3-star hotels, all en suite. The hotels are chosen for their excellent facilities and proximity to the relevant local sites. All rooms have en suite facilities. Please specify whether you would prefer a double or twin room when booking.Mode of Transport
The tour involves cycling through traditional Bavarian villages, lush meadows, and along scenic lakes. Luggage transfers between hotels are included, ensuring a hassle-free cycling experience.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay in a mixture of 3-star hotels, all with en suite facilities. The hotels are chosen for their excellent facilities and proximity to the relevant local sites. You can specify whether you would prefer a double or twin room when booking.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
All breakfasts are included in the tour package.
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Is luggage transfer provided during the cycling tour?
Yes, luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.
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What kind of cycling routes can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes cycling through traditional Bavarian villages, along lakes and rivers, and enjoying alpine views. You will also cycle along the scenic Via Claudia Augusta and visit various historical and cultural sites.
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Are there any swimming opportunities during the tour?
Yes, there are swimming opportunities along the way at Lakes Ammersee, Staffelsee, and Riegsee.
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What cultural sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to Andechs Abbey, the UNESCO-listed Pilgrimage Church of Wies, King Ludwig's castles Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, and the medieval city centre of Landsberg am Lech.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 90 days before departure.
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Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 120 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 51 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Lakes & Mountains of Bavaria Cycling
8 Days Starting and ending in Augsburg, Germany
Visiting: Augsburg, Murnau, Bavarian Alps, Füssen, Landsberg am Lech
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C07BL
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
13-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements