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The Bavarian alpine upland is a region of pastures and lakes, traditions and lederhosen, beer and dumplings.
Arrive at your hotel in the historic city of Augsburg, founded in 15 B.C. on the orders of Emperor Augustus.
From Augsburg cycle through traditional Bavarian villages, surrounded by lush meadows, before reaching the shores of Lake Ammersee. Relax by the lakeside or enjoy a boat trip on a paddle steamer before continuing to Lake Worthsee.
Distance in Km: 65
Distance in Miles: 41
Today you will pedal along Lakes Worthsee and Pilsensee to Andechs Abbey - famed for its Baroque church and brewery! Enjoy swimming opportunities along the way at Lakes Ammersee, Staffelsee and Riegsee before arriving in the artist's town of Murnau.
Distance in Km: 60
Distance in Miles: 37.5
Cycle from village to village in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Visit the UNESCO listed Pilgrimage Church of Wies, a beautifully preserved oval church and a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo before continuing to the pretty town of Fussen.
Distance in Km: 60
Distance in Miles: 37.5
In the morning visit King Ludwig's fairytale castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, before cycling along the scenic Via Claudia Augusta to Schongau. The town has a long history of settlement and is surrounded by fortified walls built in the Middle Ages.
Distance in Km: 50
Distance in Miles: 31.5
Today your route follows the course of the River Lech with many attractions to visit en route to Landsberg. Take in St Michael's Basilica in Altenstadt, the Abodiacum Roman Museum in Epfach and the pilgrim church in Vilgertshofen.
Distance in Km: 35
Distance in Miles: 22
Explore the medieval city centre of Landsberg am Lech with its historic city hall and the Gothic Bavarian Gate. Your cycle route takes you via Kaufering am Lech, to Konigsbrunn, enjoying 11km on the best-preserved section of the Via Claudia. Continue to Augsburg with its famous social housing complex from the year 1516.
Distance in Km: 45
Distance in Miles: 28.5
What is your first thought when you think of German food, Bier und Bratwurst
or Beer and sausages, and if this is what you want then you will not be
disappointed. However there is much more to Bavarian cuisine. Meat and
freshwater fish are heavily used but vegetarians are also well catered for.
Germans tend to follow similar eating patterns to the UK, with breakfast,
followed by a small lunch, and large evening meal, dinners tends to be taken
fairly early and restaurants will start serving from 6pm. Throughout the
towns there are a good choice of differing places to eat, the most
traditional of these are the beer halls, these are not just places to drink
the local brew, they are also offer traditional cuisine, they can be nice for
lunch as they offer small plates of tasty morcels, you will also find the
local bratwurst in served them. The most social of places are the beer
gardens, these offer really good food in an outdoor setting many have indoor
eating areas as well, don't let the name put you off they also normally have
a fairly good wine list too. Then there are the restaurants you will find in
most towns a good choice of both German and International cuisine.
Classification: Self-GuidedVehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for
those who prefer to cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out
the stress of the logistics and planning. As this is a self-guided holiday
there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure
date as you, but you will not be organised together. The route notes contain
a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in
emergencies.
Bavaria hotelsYou will stay in a mixture of 3 star hotels, all en suite. The hotels are
chosen for their excellent facilities and proximity to the relevant local
sites. All rooms have en suite facilities. Please specify whether you would
prefer a double or twin room when booking.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local
representative is on hand to assist you and will meet you at the beginning of
the week to set up your bike and go through the route notes and point out
particular places of interest. Your luggage is transferred and route notes
and maps are provided. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance
telephone number. In an emergency, the local representative is normally able
to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for
this service.
What is your first thought when you think of German food, Bier und Bratwurst
or Beer and sausages, and if this is what you want then you will not be
disappointed. However there is much more to Bavarian cuisine. Meat and
freshwater fish are heavily used but vegetarians are also well catered for.
Germans tend to follow similar eating patterns to the UK, with breakfast,
followed by a small lunch, and large evening meal, dinners tends to be taken
fairly early and restaurants will start serving from 6pm. Throughout the
towns there are a good choice of differing places to eat, the most
traditional of these are the beer halls, these are not just places to drink
the local brew, they are also offer traditional cuisine, they can be nice for
lunch as they offer small plates of tasty morcels, you will also find the
local bratwurst in served them. The most social of places are the beer
gardens, these offer really good food in an outdoor setting many have indoor
eating areas as well, don't let the name put you off they also normally have
a fairly good wine list too. Then there are the restaurants you will find in
most towns a good choice of both German and International cuisine.
The tour itself normally begins at the start hotel in Augsburg on the
afternoon of Day 1 in the itinerary.The flight inclusive prices for this
holiday include rail to Augsburg. At Augsburg station pay locally for a taxi
to your hotel. If you are booking a land only package then we can usually
arrange rail for you at an additional charge
Average temperatures in summer are in the region of 25oC-30oC. The warmest
month is usually July whilst the coldest is mainly January. Every month has
its share of precipitation on an average of 14 days per month.
You will need spending money for meals not included in the itinerary and all
drinks. We suggest €25 per day to cover a few drinks if not then €10 per
day. On the days where lunch or dinner is not included expect to spend
€10-€15 for lunch and €15-€35 for dinner.
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