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Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes
Duration
8 days
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$14
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$1,352 USD
Art, culture, history - the Romantic Road with its numerous architectural masterpieces not only has a lot to offer, it also has many special features between Würzburg in the north and Füssen at its southern end. The region's crystal-clear lakes, all of which are great destinations for excursions, are a wonderful complement to this.
- CategoryRomantic
- TypeSelf-Guided
- Duration8 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level4 - Challenging
- Elevation1 - Easy
- TerrainMountainous
- Distance195.7 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance28 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration8 days
- Main DestinationGermany
- Distance195.7 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance28 miles
- Elevation1 - Easy
- TerrainMountainous
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Arrival in Augsburg
Make your way to the accommodation in Augsburg. There is no cycling today and if you have time, have a look around in one of Germany's oldest cities.
- Dom Hotel Augsburg or similar
- Day 2Augsburg – Lake Wörthsee
Tour information and bike fitting. Your first stage will take you through lush meadows and unspoilt Bavarian towns to Lake Ammersee. Cosy restaurants with sunny terraces and shady gardens on the lakeside invite you to stay and take a rest. Then you will continue your tour to Lake Wörthsee, which only needs the first spring sunbeams to warm up quickly.
- 40.4 miles
- Jakl-Hof or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 3Wörthsee - Murnau
On the third day, you will pedal directly along Lake Wörthsee and Lake Pilsensee to the monastery of Andech. You will ride your bike through Pfaffenwinkel and past unspoilt Bavarian towns – the monks of the twelve surrounding monasteries contributed to the appearance of these places. Bathing facilities can be found at Lake Ammersee, but also at Lake Staffelsee and Lake Riegsee in Murnau.
- 37.3 miles
- Griesbräu zu Murnau or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 4Murnau - Füssen/Schwangau
Beautiful pastures and alpine charm accompany you on the way to Füssen and Schwangau. Along the route, you’ll visit the world-famous Wies Church, a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you arrive, the fairy-tale castles of King Ludwig—Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein—are absolute must-sees in your overnight town.
- 37.3 miles
- Hotel Hirsch Füssen or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 5Füssen/Schwangau – Schongau
Today, you’ll leave Füssen along the Lech Cycle Path, passing the shimmering blue waters of Lake Forggensee. The mountains behind you will gradually fade as you enjoy a rest stop with stunning views at Lake Lech. From there, you’ll continue along the Via Claudia Augusta to reach your destination for the day, Schongau.
- 24.9 miles
- Rössle or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 6Schongau – Landsberg/Lech
In Schongau, a former Bavarian border fortress, a visit to the city walls is highly recommended. The climb rewards you with stunning views over the Lech Valley. On your way to Landsberg, there’s plenty to see—from the Romanesque vaulted basilica in Altenstadt and the Roman Museum in Epfach to the baroque pilgrimage church in Vilgertshofen.
- 24.9 miles
- Landhotel Endhart or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 7Landsberg/Lech – Augsburg
Savour the atmosphere of Landsberg am Lech’s wild and romantic river valley, and take time to visit the Gothic Bayerntor and the historic town hall. On this final stage, you’ll follow the best-preserved section of the Via Claudia Augusta, passing through charming towns like Kaufering, Königsbrunn, and the ducal city of Friedberg. Soon, the Fugger city of Augsburg comes back into view, home to the famous Fuggerei dating back to 1516. The cityscape is shaped by numerous architectural monuments spanning many eras.
- 31.1 miles
- Dom Hotel Augsburg or similar
- Breakfast
- Day 8Departure