Overview
Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, is surrounded by beautiful scenery
This single-centre self-guided cycling holiday offers a chance to explore
this natural wonderland by bike, with day tours taking you around the lake,
to the beautiful alpine foothills and along crystal clear rivers. Visit
typical Bavarian villages, museums, castles and monasteries and enjoy plenty
of swimming opportunities along the way.
Highlights
* Bavaria’s largest lake, with plenty of swimming opportunities
* Panoramic views of the Upper Bavarian Alps
* Boat trip to the Herreninsel and Fraueninsel
Itinerary
Day 2 Array
Todays route takes you on a tour through parts of the oldest nature
reserve in Bavaria, the Eggsttter Lake District. You will cycle through
forests, fragrant meadows, and past some of the 18 lakes that make up this
district to Hslwang, a typical Bavarian village. Extend the tour and cycle
to Amerang, where you can visit the German Car Museum and the Historical
Farmhouse Museum. On your return to Prien youll be accompanied by a
magnificent panoramic view of the Upper Bavarian Alps.
Day 3 Array
Today, youll complete a circuit of Lake Chiemsee, discovering places of
interest along the way, including the Roman Museum in Seebruck, and the Horse
Museum in Arlaching. Enjoy lunch along the lakeshore and cool off in the
refreshing waters of Lake Chiemsee.
Day 4 Array
Enjoy a day out of the saddle today and take the boat from Prien to the
Herreninsel island and visit the Herrenchiemsee castle, built under King
Ludwig II. On the return, you will stop at the island Fraueninsel, home to
the oldest remaining German-speaking female convent on the northern side of
the Alps. Explore the beautiful gardens, the island potteries, the fish
smoke-houses, and the romantic outdoor restaurant areas at the lake.
Day 5 Array
In the morning take the bus or train to bersee. Youll cycle past
colourful meadows, surrounded by spectacular mountains. Following the
tranquil river Tiroler Ache, you will cycle via Marquartstein back to
Grassau. Quiet, shady paths will then lead you through the Rottauer Filze
(moorland) to Bernau and along the lake back to Prien.
Day 6 Array
Start your day with a boat trip to Seebruck. Your cycle route takes you via
Truchtlaching an der Alz to the lakeside Benedictine Seeon monastery. In the
pretty town of Gstadt, you will return to the shores of Lake Chiemsee and
cycle via Breitbrunn and Rimsting back to the hotel where you can enjoy a dip
in the indoor pool.
Day 7 Array
Ride over the romantic hills of Chiemgau to Aschau, where Hohenauschau Castle
towers over the small town. Take the cable car up to Kampenwand (pay locally)
for extensive mountain views. Visit the Hammersbach waterfall, and cycle back
to Prien on flat paths.
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