Road Cycling and Gravel Bike Routes in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg

Road Cycling and Gravel Bike Routes in Germany

Cycling in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg

The south of Germany, close to the Alps, and adjacent to the border with France, Switzerland and Austria, is a magical place for cycling. The area is filled with forested mountains and has some of the best road cycling routes in Germany, along with adventurous off-road riding, giving you some of the best gravel bike routes in Germany. The Danube flows through Bavaria, with the Euro Velo route following its course through Europe, and the mountains of Bavaria give you a choice of the best gravel biking in southern Germany to choose from.

Alongside our friends at SQLab in Munich, and Kolja at Ka-Risma, we plan on discovering more about the best cycling routes in Bavaria, mapping them out for you, alongside a choice of the best gravel bike routes too.

There’s also plans for us to create a cross-state cycling route for bikepacking, taking you from Austria, into Germany and Bavaria and onto Switzerland. Keep checking in as we develop some of the finest cycling routes in Germany and b=Bavaria for you to enjoy on your own cycling adventures.

Road Cycling & Gravel Biking in the Black Forest

Situated in the German state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany, and bounded by the Rhine Valley to the west and south and close to the borders with France and Switzerland, the Black Forest is an awesome expanse of natural beauty, with some of the very best cycling and gravel biking in Germany. It’s also the source of the Danube and Neckar rivers, and an amazing pace to explore on 2-wheels. Join us and our friends at SQLab as we ride and create some epic cycling adventures for you to explore.

Ride into adventure – with SQLab & Pedalnorth

Recommended cycling route sites for Bavaria

1. Bavaria Travel

Great selection of routes for all people; from short family rides to longer bike packing suggestions  Click Here

2. Cycle touring routes in South West Germany

Great selection of long distance cycling routes in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria – Click Here

VOTEC Gravel Fondo Route – Heidelberg Germany

Heidelberg is home to the oldest university in Germany, a splendidly historic church and several nearby castles. Alongside the Neckar River, it's a great place to explore by gravel bike.
October 9, 2024/by Robert Thorpe

Regensburg to Kelheim Gravel Ride

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the 12th-century stone bridge at Regensburg is the starting place for this day trip to Kelheim along the river. Taking you into the heart of Bavarian history and culture, with all the facilities of Regensburg on hand for a weekend trip into cultural Germany
September 30, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Munich to Starnberger See Gravel Ride

This route is adapted from the well-known Bayern-Grevet series of events. It's an opportunity for a long one-day adventure, or more sensibly a two-day trip out to the beautiful Lake Starnbeger. With over 2 thirds of the route on gravel or cycle trails, it's a super route for an off-road adventure, exploring the forests and trails.
September 22, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Mittenwald-Ehrwald from Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bike Route

It's time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.
September 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Munich to Tegernsee with Bad Tölz gravel bike route

It's time to explore the beautiful cycling routes around Munich, as we ride out to Tegernsee and the lake. This magical place in the hills is the gateway to the Bavarian countryside, and close also to the magical town of Bad Tölz, on the Isar River. A great day or two on the bike.
September 16, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Bavaria 5 Rivers Cycle Route

The 5 Rivers cycling route in Bavaria is an easy muti-day cycling route in Bavaria. However, it has along its way, some of the most captivating cultural history in Bavaria to explore.
September 15, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

Munich exploring castles and Bavarian Mountain views

This cycling route in Bavaria takes you from Munich and into the countryside of Bavaria, passing several castles along the way, and heading into the Bavarian Alps. It's a bikepacking trip in Bavaria that we suggest you ride by gravel bike over a few days.
September 13, 2024/by Pedalnorth Website

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