Munich to Starnberger See Gravel Ride

Route Information

Stats  154 km  1,352 metres

Refreshments & Where to Stay

Starnberger Lake is a tourism hotspot and so has all that you need for accommodation options and places to stop off for refreshments. Likewise, once back at Munich, there are ample options.

Character

The tracks and trails are all reasonable for experienced riders. Fitness is key though, and so don’t overstretch yourself. There is one section of this route, for approximately 0.4km where you will need to dismount and walk, as cycling on that section is forbidden,  and as such we support this requirement. Let’s cycle sensibly and stick to the rules please. It’s a long and flowing route, with the majority of the ride on gravel tracks or cycling trails. Over 110 km of the route is on paths or gravel trails, with 4 km of singletrack in the forests. Make sure that you are fit enough to complete this ride, and take sufficient tools and equipment with you.

If you are taking a 2-day ride, then consider using a Tailfin cycling pannier for lightness and ease of use.

Route

* Part of this route requires you to dismount and walk for 0.37 km. Please do so and cycle sensibly for all of us.

1. This route requires you to follow the GPX file, as it is long and complex. The ride starts in the wooded parkland at Tischler Strasse, before heading around the town of Gauting, and continuing on the gravel trails to Starnberg itself.
2. From here, a  series of twists and turns take you into the countryside, with views over the lake itself, before arriving, after 100 km at the southern edge of the lake, where we suggest an overnight stay.
3. Once rested and refreshed, load up the bike and head back into the forests and rolling trails, all the way back to Munich. The return journey skirts several hamlets and villages, where you can detour for refreshments.