Mountain Biking and Cycling
If you are looking to merge active sports and an experience of untainted nature – then mountain biking must be the perfect sport for you. Just hop on a bike and go for a spin around the lake or into the surrounding hills. Longer tours or family outings can be arranged along official bike treks such as the Via Bavarica Tyrolensis to the Tyrol, the Bodensee Königssee Radweg (including Lake Constance), or the Wasserweg München (to Munich).
Those who are hoping to challenge themselves a bit more will discover a great range of demanding mountain bike tours which come with some absolutely stunning views. One popular destination is Mount Wallberg with 1,722 m of altitude to master. Mixed forests and lonely toll roads lead up to the Wallberg Chapel. Another popular trail is the Drei-Seen-Runde covering the three neigbouring Lakes Tegernsee, Schliersee and Spitzingsee.
Please make sure you follow the signs carefully when going on tour and be respectful of nature, wildlife and those living in remote areas.
A detailed cycling map is available from the Tourist Information Centres around the Lake.
Discover the Alps on Two Wheels
Gmund is a popular home base for those keen on mountain biking. Not only can bicycles be easily brought here via train from Munich airport, but the quaint and charming town of Gmund serves as the perfect starting point for bike trips both into the mountains and into the gently rolling hills stretching towards the state capital of Munich. The long-distance cycle route Via Bavarica Tyrolensis brings you all the way to the Austrian Inn Valley. Alternatively, a visit to Lake Constance near Switzerland or to the splendid castles of Lake Königsee could be an option. Finally, a bicycle repair shop near the train station will help with any equipment emergencies. [more]
