Munich to Tegernsee with Bad Tölz
Gravel biking in the Bavarian countryside
Munich needs no introduction, but the countryside around this amazing Bavarian city is also worth exploring. Whilst many people consider a city break to Munich, we believe that it’s time for cyclists to consider a cycling holiday in Bavaria and Munich, too. After all, it’s the gateway to the German mountains and the Alps, and borders with spectacular mountain scenery in Austria and Switzerland too.
This one-day gravel bike route takes you from the centre of Munich, out to the shores of the lake at Tegernsee, surrounded by the forested mountains of Bavaria, and with the Alps in view. We then cycle back via the magical town of Bad Tölz, giving you even more spectacular views of the Bavarian mountains, along with superb forest and riverside riding too. All that’s required from you is a sense of adventure – let’s go exploring Bavaria, by bike!
Route Information
Stats 141 km 855 metres
Refreshments & Where to Stay
This is a long day on the bike, which can be split into a 2-day gravel bike ride if you choose. That being so, we’d recommend staying at Bad Tolz, amidst the medieval beauty and amazing streets filled with colour and history. Both at Tegernsee and Bad Tolz, there are ample choices for refreshments. However, for a long ride such as this, always take plenty of drinks and snacks along, too.
Character
This ride follows cycleways alongside roads, quiet roads, country lanes and forested tracks too. The surfaces are all good and we recommend using a gravel bike, for gearing and comfort. The route climbs steadily, as you’d expect, heading out into the hills and mountains of Bavaria. However, there’s nothing too steep along the way, and the gradient is in your favour along the ride back into Munich.
Image courtesy of Tegernsee.com
Route
- Whilst we’ve suggested Bavaria Park in Munich as the starting point for this ride, you can begin the ride anywhere in the city. Simply head of Munch towards the Isar River, picking up the riverside path.
- Once you’ve crossed over the rail line, you’ll soon turn towards the St2072 road. Cross over this into the forests and ride along Grenz Geraumt, to a point where the cycle track then follows the direction of the rail line southwards.
- At 12 km, cross the rail line and follow the forest tracks towards Furth, crossing the junction of roads and skirting around the norther edges of the small town of Furth, before heading back into the forest and southwards towards the small town of Sauerlach.
- Leave the town along Muhlweg, crossing the rail line once more, and ride south-west, crossing over the autobahn, on Taxen Geraumt, and follow this route until the junction with Markweg at the 30 km point. Turn right and then left, and then 3rd right onto Haupt Geraunt, riding through the Holfoldinger Forest towards Kreuz Strasse (maps) – follow our GPX.
- Winding roads and lanes now follow the Mangfall River all the way to the beautiful valley and lake at Tegernsee.
- From Tegensee, weave your way westwards via Marienstein, into the forest alongside the Schierlach River, and then alongside the Große Gaißach. Pick up the Isar River and the roads that lead northwards into the town at Bad Bad Tölz. Now could be the perfect time and the perfect place to stay, and to explore this magical little town.
- Once rested, either on the day or overnight, simply follow the Isar River bike route all the way back to Munich, taking in the amazing views along the river and in the forests.
Isar River route details here, for further exploration and rides
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