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MUNICH CYCLE TOUR
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Explore the most beautiful corners of our city up close! You can get around a lot by bike, and you can decide for yourself how long you want to stay in one place. Away from the busy streets, there are countless photo opportunities that will make your stay in Munich an unforgettable experience. |
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Get a feel for our city, especially where Munich is most Munich-like. This classic cycling route combines world-famous sights with places often unknown even to Munich residents. |
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At selected stops, you will not only learn everything you need to know about the city's most famous highlights, but also the little secrets that make up the charm of the different districts along our route. |
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Depending on how much time you have, we can actually cycle to almost all of Munich's sights. Our route takes you along designated bike paths or quiet side streets, from where you can enjoy the city's historic backdrop or immerse yourself in Munich's life. Passing bustling markets, inviting banks of the Isar River, and impressive facades, you'll get to know Munich beyond the tourist hotspots, which, of course, are also prominent points of interest along our route. In keeping with Munich's typical pace, our tour will be leisurely, allowing us to take a break at any time—whether at a market, a sidewalk café, or one of Munich's lively beer gardens—I'm happy to leave that up to you. And if you're traveling without bikes, I know a few companies where we can rent a suitable bike for you.
I'd be happy to plan your very own "Munich Outdoor Experience" with you! Depending on your particular interests or priorities, I'll tailor the route to your taste. We'll certainly accommodate the composition of your group, and children are always welcome, too. Even though my daughters are older now, I still remember well where the most exciting children's playgrounds are! Incidentally, despite our proximity to the Alps, Munich is relatively flat – only the banks of the Isar River can sometimes pose a challenge in terms of incline, which we'll tackle slowly and calmly together. Read more
A trip to the northern hemisphere of our city will take you not only past the famous Eisbach surfers and along winding paths in the English Garden, but also through the sophisticated Schwabing district. There, the formerly rural village center and the well-known trendy district with fantastic facades, small cafés, and shops to browse are just a stone's throw away. If time permits, we'll continue on to the Olympic grounds, where we can feel like Olympic athletes ourselves among the hills and under the tent roof. From there, we'll either return via the Kunstareal, where we'll comfortably enjoy an overview of our city's most important museums from the comfort of our saddle. And if your schedule and breath still allow, you can even make a detour to Nymphenburg Palace on the way back.
The southern route, however, first takes us to the other side of the Isar, past the Friedensengel (Peace Angel) and into the noble Bogenhausen district, whose Wilhelminian-era villas invite us to dream of times gone by. The Prinzregententheater and Villa Stuck then form the border to Haidhausen, which, along with the Au and Giesing districts, had a very different reputation as the so-called "Glasscherbenviertel" (Broken Glass District) – the Müllersches Volksbad (Public Baths) still has a story to tell. Today, that has long been forgotten, and these districts are very popular with Munich residents, not only as places to live, but also for shopping and relaxation. Giesing, in particular, is home to many works of art from Munich's street art scene. The return route can be made either along the Isar or past the Alter Südlicher Friedhof (Old Southern Cemetery), which exudes a very special atmosphere with its tombs of prominent Munich residents.
But the west with the Theresienwiese, the lively Westend and the Westpark are definitely worth a bike ride!
No matter which direction we ultimately head off in, you decide the route and the duration! I, however, promise to provide you with the best advice based on your wishes. Let's go!
The most important things in brief:
Meeting point:
Completely tailored to your needs! I'll meet you either at your hotel or at the nearest rental station. If you're already arriving with bikes, the tour can start anywhere.
public transport:
depending on the meeting point. You can reach Marienplatz with any S-Bahn
Duration:
Can be booked as a 3-hour tour; however, you should allow at least 3.5 hours to allow for a break.
Distance:
From a short "highlights tour" to an extended day of cycling, everything is possible here. Contact me, and I'll be happy to advise you.
"As part of our GetYourGuide "Everything Right Here" campaign in the summer of 2020, we took a bike tour through Munich with journalists, working with Grit and Radius Tours. The goal was to show local journalists their own city from new perspectives and explore unknown places and stories of Munich's "urban jungle." Grit guided us to exciting corners of Munich with great expertise and a very friendly attitude – it was a fantastic tour.“
Christine Stundner, Senior PR Manager DACH at GetYourGuide, September 2020
My tips for before and after our tour:
After our tour, you've definitely earned some relaxation! So why not reflect on the day in style? The best place to do this is from one of Munich's rooftop terraces. Enjoy a cocktail on the roof of the Bayerischer Hof, Mandarin Oriental, or Deutsche Eiche hotels while relaxing and gazing at the sunset, proud of the miles you've covered. And if your calves are aching, you can relieve those tensions in style with a swim in the Art Nouveau ambiance of the Wilhelminian-era Müllersches Volksbad (Müller Public Baths). But you can also soothe those sore muscles with cultural enjoyment, and there are plenty of those in Munich – at the State Opera, the Prinzregententheater, on the many theater stages, or even in one of the romantic backyard theaters.
Frequently asked questions:
Do you learn some background information about Munich on the bike tour in addition to facts and figures?
I tend to refrain from using numbers and names on my tours anyway, as they're hard to remember as a guest. My goal is more to convey a sense of our city. This works best in the individual neighborhoods, which are particularly easy to reach and explore by bike.
We're traveling with small children. Is it possible to rent child seats and helmets?
Yes, because the well-maintained bikes from my authorized partners are available in every size, and can even be equipped with a child seat or trailer upon request. And, of course, for safety, they also offer the right helmet.
Can you leave your bikes at some point during the tour and continue on foot?
Sure, that's actually a good idea. Especially if we're also checking out the sights in the city center. Cycling is often not allowed in the pedestrian zones, so it's better to dismount anyway. And then we'll hop back on the saddle to explore Munich off the beaten track by bike.
Still questions?
Write to me or just call me:
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