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Highlights of Lake Chiemsee by Bike

Trip code: C06BC

Average customer rating 5.0 / 5(1 verified reviews)

Self-Guided Cycling
6 nights single centre
Steady
CO₂ rating 1/5
Agent supplied app

Trip highlights

Cycle along Bavaria’s largest lake, Lake Chiemsee, exploring charming villages, historic castles, and serene monasteries.

Enjoy panoramic views of the German Alps and take refreshing swims in the Bavarian Sea’s pristine waters.

Relax in a 4-star garden hotel and spa, just steps from the harbour, and relish a variety of dining options at excellent restaurants and cafes, enhancing your stay with culinary delights.

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Trip details

Imagine a cycling trip that unfolds like a storybook, where the pages are filled with the natural wonders of Bavaria’s largest lake – the captivating Lake Chiemsee. Known as the Bavarian Sea, it’s a paradise nestled in a breathtaking landscape. Picture yourself on a self-guided cycling holiday, exploring this enchanting realm by bike. Every day, set out on thrilling rides around the lake, through the picturesque alpine foothills, and along the banks of crystal-clear waters.

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights in 4-star accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Bike fitting and briefing at the start of your holiday
  • Navigation app
  • Bike hire included
  • GPS navigation app
  • 2 Boat Trips

Not included

  • Flights
  • Local taxes/fees
  • Travel insurance

Travel options

Our travel specialists can arrange flights, rail and transfers to this holiday from wherever you are. Call us to plan your journey. +44 1606 720099

Itinerary

Route map, with each night's stop marked
The full route, night by night. Select the map to view it full screen.

Day 1 · —Arrive in Prien am Chiemsee

Arrive in Prien am Chiemsee

Arrive at the 4 star Garden-Hotel Reinhart, located just 100m from Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake. Take a stroll along the promenade and around the harbour you’ll find a great selection of restaurants.

You stay at Garden-Hotel Reinhart

Garden Hotel Reinhard
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Garden-Hotel Reinhart

Prien am Chiemsee

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Safe
  • Swimming pool
  • Television
  • Visa cards
  • Wifi access

Nestled just 100 metres from Lake Chiemsee in Prien am Chiemsee, Garden-Hotel Reinhart is a haven in the heart of the Lake Chiemsee holiday region. This charming hotel boasts a spa area with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a relaxing stay. The hotel also features a delightful restaurant. The rooms are tastefully furnished in traditional Bavarian country-style, with many offering a balcony for scenic views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Conveniently located next to Primavera Water Park and just steps away from the wharf with direct connections to both Herren and Frauen Islands, the hotel offers easy access to the area’s attractions. Golf enthusiasts will find several golf courses within three miles of the hotel, adding to the convenience and enjoyment of your stay.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.

Day 2 · 40km/24.9mi or 60km/37.3miEggstatter Lake District and Amerang

Eggstatter Lake District and Amerang

Today’s route takes you on a tour through parts of the oldest nature reserve in Bavaria, the Eggstätter Lake District. You will cycle through forests, fragrant meadows, and past some of the 18 lakes that make up this district to Höslwang, 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 you’ll be accompanied by a magnificent panoramic view of the Upper Bavarian Alps.

Elevation

Eggstatter Lake District and Amerang elevation profile

Day 3 · 65km/40.4miChiemsee loop

Chiemsee loop

Today, you’ll 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.

Elevation

Chiemsee loop elevation profile

Day 4 · —Boat trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel

Boat trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel

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 · 55km/34.2miAchental Valley

Achental Valley

In the morning take the bus or train to Übersee. You’ll 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.

Elevation

Achental Valley elevation profile

Day 6 · 45km/28.0miLakes and Monasteries

Lakes and Monasteries

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.

Elevation

Lakes and Monasteries elevation profile

Day 7 · —Leave Prien am Chiemsee

Leave Prien am Chiemsee

Extending your holiday

Exterior of the Hotel Opera, Munich

Hotel Opera

Munich

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Hairdryers
  • Mastercard
  • Minibar
  • Other email access
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Wifi access

The Hotel Opera is situated in the Lehel district of Munich, the area has a village feel to it, but is just a 15 minute walk to the main centre of Munich and a 20 minute walk to the Englischer Garten, Munich’s huge leafy park.

The hotel has a wonderful Romanesque facade, and the building itself dates back to the 19th century, damaged in the war the building was bought in 1968 by the present owners who took 8 years to painstakingly restore and renovate the building.

Today’s hotel is a nice mix of modern and old, with lovely airy rooms and and a relaxing tranquil garden patio. Rooms have all mod cons and some come with balconies, the hotel also owns a couple of superb restaurants close by.

Breakfast is served at your table with a choice of cold meats and cheeses or croissants and fruit and the option to order freshly cooked eggs.

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What our travellers say

See my comments. Overall we jad a great time!!

Lucy Rodgers
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Positive impact

Carbon score for this trip

11.0

Kg CO₂e

per person, per night

Relative to other Headwater trips

We measure emissions from the parts of the holiday we organise — including accommodation, in-trip transport, meals and activities — and express them as CO₂e per person, per night. Our label doesn’t include your travel to and from the start of the trip. As a Certified B Corp, Headwater is committed to reducing this figure and to positively impacting local communities, the local environment and our staff. Learn more

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