Germany to Austria's Alps Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $5,399 - $5,699 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Germany to Austria's Alps Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep
Bavaria & Tyrolean Peaks from Munich to Salzburg
Interested in a recipe for true splendor? Wildflower pastures and crystal-blue lakes. Centuries-old monastic breweries and charming biergartens. Pastel-colored towns with onion steeples. The timeless grandeur of the Bavarian Alps. Combine natural beauty with historical magnificence—then sit back and drink it all in. You've discovered life at its finest.
Highlights
- Chase the horizon as each bend of the road reveals mountain pastures and quaint villages tucked into landscapes straight from a storybook
- Savor extraordinary cuisine at world-class restaurants and quench your thirst along the road with world-famous Bavarian beers
- Cycle on quiet routes and bike paths through deep forests, around scenic lakes and across gentle hills with breathtaking alpine backdrops
- Explore sophisticated Munich and fairy-tale Salzburg, magnificent gateway cities in two distinct countries
Start Munich
End Salzburg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Ride through a picturesque Bavarian landscape past a 13th-century farmstead, fields of wildflowers and sparkling lakes • Live it up at a beautiful biergarten on the grounds of an ancient monastic brewery • Discover delightful Tegernsee, a glacier-carved lake encircled by snowcapped peaks • Bike the foothills of the Alps past forests, wildlife and lovely gingerbread-house villages • Catch stunning views of Walchensee, whose turquoise waters surrounded by looming mountains feel like you're in Canada and the Caribbean all at once • Learn more about Bavarian beer, cuisine and culture.
Nights 1-2
Situated at the foothills of the Alps on the shore of Lake Tegernsee, this cozy Bavarian chalet is surrounded by nature. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Bike along the beautiful Vallep valley, past slumbering ski resorts and flower-filled pastures on our way to Spitzingsee, another favorite spot • Be invited into our local friends' home for a family-style lunch • Spin through quaint hamlets with the spectacular Alps as your backdrop • Savor the region's exquisite fare at our hotel, which was founded by a legendary Bavarian chef.
Night 3
This elegant medieval hotel, centered around its exquisite Venetian restaurant, seamlessly blends luxury and history. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
In the rugged Wilder Kaiser Mountains, pedal through stunning alpine landscapes • Take in the panorama of the valley on your descent into Austria's Tyrol • As the Alps rise up around you, the Tiroler Achen River shimmers below • Rejuvenate in the pools of our Relais & Châteaux hotel • Marvel at the natural beauty of the Kitzbühel area, home to the largest cycling event in the world • Bike through tiny villages, undulating pastures and impressive mountain ranges on some of the same routes raced by the pros • A cable car whisks you up the Kitzbüheler Horn for 360-degree views of the Austrian Alps and a short hike in the fresh air.
Nights 4-5
This family-owned hotel offers a perfect balance of modern luxury and Tyrolean tradition, with sweeping mountain vistas. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Situated at the foothills of the Alps on the shore of Lake Tegernsee, this cozy Bavarian chalet is surrounded by nature. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
This elegant medieval hotel, centered around its exquisite Venetian restaurant, seamlessly blends luxury and history. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This family-owned hotel offers a perfect balance of modern luxury and Tyrolean tradition, with sweeping mountain vistas. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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