Bavaria, situated in the south east of Germany is renowned for its unique culture and traditions, sparkling lakes, breathtaking alpine views, fine food and the best of German beer…it is no surprise that world famous artists like Kandinsky and Holbien drew their inspiration from this beautiful part of the country.

Our safari begins and ends in Munich, the Bavarian captial. We leave the city behind, cycling through parkland and lakeside to Murnau, a picture book market town on the shores of Lake Staffelsee. We pedal through the Murnau Moos – a beautiful nature reserve with its warm lakes, small woods, brooks and meadows filled with many animal and plant species which are threatened with extinction elsewhere. Upon arrival at Garmisch Partenkirchen, we swap our bikes for the train and visit Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with stunning views of the surrounding Alps and countryside below. Travelling along the course of the Isar river we experience stunning Alpine scenery, meadows covered with flowers, colourful forests and crystal clear mountain lakes. Bad Tolz, a picturesque town located on the bank of river Isar, is our home for two nights. After a visit to the charming Lake Tegernsee, what better way to revive those weary muscles than a soak in the iodine-rich waters of the famous Aplamare spa!

Medieval architecture, unspoilt nature and and stress free cycling – Bavaria provides an unforgettable cycling holiday.

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