The castle that inspired Disney: Neuschwanstein
Pedaling through quaint Bavarian towns and soaking up the culture
Embracing the great outdoors on a cycling tour in Germany
Fall in love with the scenic views, picturesque villages, medieval architecture and delicious delicacies
Cycling along the serene shores of Bavarian lakes

Romantic Road & Bavarian Lakes

Duration
8 days
Site savings
$12
From
$1,134 USD

Art, culture, history - the Romantic Road with its numerous architectural masterpieces not only has a lot to offer, it also has many special features between Würzburg in the north and Füssen at its southern end. The region's crystal-clear lakes, all of which are great destinations for excursions, are a wonderful complement to this.

  • Category
    Romantic
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    3 - Intermediate
  • Activity Level
    4 - Challenging
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Mountainous
  • Distance
    195.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    28 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    This a loop tour which starts and finishes in Augsburg.

    Germany has an excellent railway system and Augsburg can be accessed through Augsburg Hauptbahnhof (Augsburg Hbf), the city's main railway station.

    If flying, the closest airport is Munich International Airport (MUC) from which a train can be taken to the city of Ausburg.


  • How long is the tour? How many days of cycling?

    The tour is 8 days long with 6 days of cycling.

  • What's the tour like?

    You will ride your bike on many cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. On the first three stages, you will need to cycle some climbs. Mostly, the roads are paved. However, some longer sections are on gravel paths. From Füssen to Augsburg, along the river Lech, you will find yourself mainly on flat terrain.

  • Will I receive travel documents?

    With the travel document package, everyone will find the right route, precisely with all the necessary and helpful information.

    Tour App
    The Tour Operator has their own tour app where all the information is comprehensive and easy to use, plus a sophisticated orientation function which makes finding your way child’s play. The Tour App is definitely the most comfortable way to get around and it is completely free of charge. You can easily download the app onto any standard smartphone or tablet. In addition to the app, you will always receive a travel documents-package on site!

    Travel Documents Package
    Travel documents were designed to be easy to understand, very clear, have detailed directions, contains valuable tips, insider knowledge and recommendations. Packed in a sustainable felt folder, here is what you can expect from the package:

    - The route book
    It is the heart of the travel documents-folder and will be your most faithful companion during your cycle holiday. In it you will find all the important information you might need during your holiday. In addition to the directions, you will also be provided with information about bike repair shops, important phone numbers, tips for places to stop off and places to visit. The route descriptions will give you a very precise overview with exact kilometer details. And in combination with the Tour-app, it is almost impossible not to find the way.

    - Detailed maps
    Maps are conveniently integrated into the route book of the Tour Operator's original holidays and are therefore easy to find at the end of each day’s stage. On the maps with the correct scale, you will not only find your cycle routes displayed in the best possible way, but also all the hotels, sights and points of interest along the way. We also include local maps and information about the stage locations in the travel documents-folder you receive on site.

    - Hotel list
    The hotel list not only gives you the information on where to cycle to the next day, but also serves as a voucher that you show at the hotel. You will receive the hotel list once for each booked room, but the voucher only has to be shown once for the entire booking, namely by the main person who booked the holiday. It is also noted whether you have only booked the overnight stay with breakfast or half board. You will receive the hotel list again on site. Please always use the hotel list that you received last. Since sometimes in the final few weeks before arrival there can still be short-term rebookings of the hotels.

    - Vouchers
    Trips often include services such as cable car rides on Madeira, wine tastings on the Danube, delicious ice cream on Lake Garda or a hearty Weisswurst-breakfast in Bavaria.

    You will also receive these vouchers with your travel documents on site, once for the entire booking, which you should then hand in to the respective service provider. You will also only receive any train tickets at your arrival destination.

    - Luggage tags
    You will also find two luggage tags in your travel document folder, which are used to safely transport your luggage locally. When filling them out, please note that you do not enter your own name, but the BOOKING NAME and the TOTAL NUMBER of pieces of luggage for the entire booking. This is important so that luggage drivers can check whether all luggage has been taken and a smooth and punctual luggage transfer can be guaranteed. The number of pieces of luggage is not limited on original holidays, but the pieces of luggage should not weigh more than 20kg. Our luggage drivers will thank you.

  • What will happen to my luggage?

    The Tour Operator brings your suitcases and travel bags reliably from one accommodation to the next. Instead of having to manoeuvre a fully packed, heavy bike, you can relax and concentrate on the cycling, the landscape and making many unforgettable memories. In the handlebar and saddle bag you only need to bring what you need during the day. Simply leave the effort to the competent ground team.

    By the way: If you don’t feel like cycling, the weather is too bad or if you suffer a minor injury, the transport service will offer you a ride if possible! Simply call the service hotline to ask.

    Some reminders
    Daily service: Your luggage will be transferred by the ground team every day and will be ready for you in the hotel in the evening. However, we ask you to leave your luggage in the specified location in good time so the driver can stay on schedule. You can find out when and where to drop your luggage in the travel documents.

    Number of pieces of luggage: You can take as many pieces of luggage as you want with you on all Original Tours. On some partner tours the number of bags is limited to two per person. However, it is important that you note the total number of bags for the group on the luggage tags and attach them to each piece of luggage. So nothing gets lost!

    Weight: Please think about the backs of our drivers and only bring luggage up to a maximum of 20kg. Better to have one more bag than one very heavy piece of luggage.

    Liability: As luggage is loaded several times during the tour so pack carefully, as the Tour Operator cannot accept liability for damage to handles or wheels. Unusual luggage and currency are also excluded from liability.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Phenomenal trip
Corrina
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Fantastic trip even though it flooded in the middle of it. It wasn't ideal but it was still manageable. The staff were unbelievably kind and helpful doing the utmost to help organise the best way for me to get to the next hotel when the route was flooded. Not just for me, for the whole group doing this tour at the same time. For them alone I would go again on another tour. Highlights were the quiet country roads and bike roads where there was no one else around and you could smell the fresh country air, the areas we stopped in once in the mountains. Beautiful. Their recommendations for food are also really good. I loved it and can't wait to go on another tour.

Very nice bike trip
Christian
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Sehr schöne Radreise
Sehr abwechslungsreiche Gegenden und Straßen. Schöne Ortschaften und angenehme Unterkünfte. Gute Routenführung per GPS.

Google Translate
Very varied areas and roads. Beautiful towns and comfortable accommodation. Good route guidance via GPS.


Very nice bike trip
Christian
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Sehr schöne Radreise
Sehr abwechslungsreiche Gegenden und Straßen. Schöne Ortschaften und angenehme Unterkünfte. Gute Routenführung per GPS.

Google Translate
Very varied areas and roads. Beautiful towns and comfortable accommodation. Good route guidance via GPS.