Upper Bavaria: Cycling routes, mountains and lakes

Upper Bavaria offers several starting points for planning a stay: cycling routes with a range of thematic focuses, hiking options from challenging mountain tours to meditative trails, and a landscape shaped by mountains and lakes. The region also features small historic town centers, established urban centers, cultural landscapes, river valleys and biotopes. If you are looking for a hotel in Upper Bavaria, you can start by considering which aspects of the region will shape your trip the most.

Landscapes and townscapes

Upper Bavaria is diverse in its landscapes: mountains and lakes define the region, while river valleys and biotopes are also part of its scenery. Small historic town centers and established urban centers sit alongside cultural landscapes. This mix provides a helpful framework for narrowing down your search: would you like to center your trip on cycling, hiking or exploring towns?

Cycling on a variety of routes

The Wasser-Radlwege Oberbayern offer an extensive network of cycling routes: it covers around 1,400 kilometers and runs along three main routes throughout Upper Bavaria. The three sections each focus on a different regional theme: hops and beer take center stage in the north, salt in the southeast, and art and culture in the southwest. When planning, you can consider both the approximately 1,400 kilometers of the entire network and the thematic area that interests you most. Along all sections of the routes, cyclists can discover and enjoy special water experience points.

Other options offer a different focus: cyclists can follow the Isar along its natural course through idyllic landscapes or explore Upper Bavarian cities by bike. The Chiemsee-Chiemgau Cycling Travel Region has 20 signposted premium cycling loops. You can compare these options according to your interests: the thematic focus of the Wasser-Radlwege, cycling along the Isar, exploring cities or the designated premium loops. This lets you tailor your plans to the kind of cycling that will be a priority on your trip.

Hiking from mountain tours to meditative trails

Hiking also offers a wide range of options: Upper Bavaria has everything from challenging mountain tours to meditative hiking trails. There are also mountain huts, lakes and rest areas. You can therefore use the type of hike as a selection criterion: would you prefer a challenging mountain tour or a meditative trail? These different options can help you decide what to focus on during your trip. Mountains and lakes also define the Upper Bavarian landscape; the range of hiking options adds specific ways to experience the region on foot.

Plan your journey

Travel to and within Upper Bavaria is served by Deutsche Bahn, the Bayerische Oberlandbahn and the Munich Transport and Tariff Association. Check the services and timetables before departure. Plan your connections for your specific travel dates and factor in how they fit with your activities as you plan your trip.

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