Germany to Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour
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Germany to Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour
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Germany to Austria Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids

Storybook Bavarian Villages & Dramatic Alps

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Family — Teens & Kids

6 days 5 nights

Activity Level: 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From: $5,099 pp dbl occ

($1,200 - $1,350 for sgl occ)

Interested in a recipe for true splendor? Wildflower pastures and crystal-blue lakes. Centuries-old monasteries and family-friendly mountain huts. Timeless Bavarian Alps. Combine natural beauty with historical magnificence—then sit back and drink it all in. Your family has discovered life at its finest.  

Bike
Walk/Hike
Raft
Germany to Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour map
Germany to Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Germany & Austria

Start Munich / End Salzburg

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Experience an unforgettable family adventure through the dramatic landscapes of the Alps including a river rafting excursion
  • Rollick with the locals and savor typical German brews or juice spritzer and good eats at festive biergartens—fun for all ages! 
  • Hike to charming storybook villages and ride scenic cable cars in beautiful Bavarian settings with stunning mountain vistas 
  • Bike quiet roads past shimmering lakes and over gentle hills

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description

Ride through a picturesque Bavarian landscape past a 13th-century farmstead, fields of wildflowers and sparkling lakes | Eat, drink and be merry at one of Bavaria's most beautiful biergartens, where locals go to enjoy comfort food with mountain views | Discover one of nature's finest playgrounds at scenic Lake Tegernsee, encircled by snowcapped peaks | Venture into the heart of the Wolfsschlucht (Wolf Canyon) along river-spanning bridges and under rushing waterfalls.

Accommodations
Exterior Park Hotel Egerner Hofe
Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe
Rottach-Egern​
| 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) 

Day 3
Description

Check out the island castle of Herrenchiemsee, then explore the village on a neighboring island in alpine Chiemsee lake | Pedal back in time through bucolic farmland and quaint villages, seemingly unchanged for centuries | Chat with locals over a beverage at an informal round table | Dine in style at our hotel, the brainchild of a visionary local chef.

Accommodations
Exterior view of Residenz Heinz Winkler
Residenz Heinz Winkler
Aschau im Chiemgau
| Premiere Hotel

This elegant medieval hotel, centered around its exquisite Venetian restaurant, seamlessly blends luxury and history. (pool, spa) 

Days 4-6
Description

Learn about the historic rivalry between Bavaria and Tyrol as you explore castle and fortress ruins overlooking the famed Wilder Kaiser Mountains | Stand in awe of the natural beauty of the Kitzbühel area, one of Europe's top outdoor destinations | Float your way through Austrian river gorges and white water | Swap stories over an extravagant family meal at our hotel | Take a cable car to lofty heights where sweeping views of the Alps come into focus | Stretch your legs on a final morning hike atop the Kitzbüheler Horn. 

Accommodations
Exterior view of the Hotel Tennerhof
Hotel Tennerhof
Kitzbühel
| 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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Activity Level: 2-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Biking
Level 1 | 10 miles* | 700 ft. gain
Level 1 | 17 miles | 1000 ft. gain
Level 2 | 25 miles | 1600 ft. gain
Day 2
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 6 miles* | 700 ft. gain
Day 3
Walking & Hiking
Level 1 | 2 miles | minimal elevation gain
Other
Herrenchiemsee Castle Visit (1 hour
Biking
Level 1 | 19 miles* | 600 ft. gain
Day 4
Biking
Level 1 | 11 miles* | 300 ft. gain
Level 3 | 24 miles* | 2400 ft. gain
Level 4 | 38 miles | 2400 ft. gain
Level 4 | 44 miles | 2800 ft. gain
Just For Kids
Kletterpark (Ropes Course) (3 hours) | min. age: 6+
Day 5
Rafting
on the Tiroler Achen (half day) | min. age: 12+
Day 6
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 3 miles | 1000 ft. gain

What's Included

Available Bike Options

The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork. 

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.

Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring. 

Also Included

  • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Straight talk

We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Air-Conditioning

The accommodations on this trip are Premiere Hotels housed in beautiful historic buildings. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that Egerner Höfe Hotel and Hotel Tennerhof are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.

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