Germany to Austria's Alps Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
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*
2026: Jun-Sep 2027: Jun-Sep
Bavaria & Tyrolean Peaks from Munich to Salzburg
Blooming pastures and blue lakes. Ancient monastic breweries and charming biergartens. Pastel towns with onion steeples. These are just some ingredients in the Alps’ recipe for grandeur.
Highlights
- Savor a tasting menu of Alpine cultures as you hop from Bavaria to Tyrol
- Dine on extraordinary cuisine at world-class restaurants and quench your thirst along the road with world-famous Bavarian beers
- Each bend of the road reveals mountain pastures and quaint villages tucked into storybook landscapes
- Chase the horizon on routes and bike paths where nature’s soundtrack is paired with Alpine views
- Explore sophisticated Munich and fairy-tale Salzburg, magnificent gateway cities known for their marvelous architecture and rich musical histories
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 Valepp 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.
The accommodations on this trip are Premiere hotels housed in beautiful historic buildings. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe and Hotel Tennerhof are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region’s generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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