This tour will take you all the way to Bavaria’s south-eastern corner, between Chiemsee and Altötting and Wasserburg on the Inn and Burhausen on Salzach. A picturesque landscape full of castles and lakes, churches and monasteries and completely enclosed cityscapes awaits in the typical Inn-Salzach style. The cycle tour Chiemgau and Rupertiwinkel follows the Benedikt bike path and is suitable for expert cyclists and novices alike.
Day 1 Arrival in Wasserburg
The tour will commence in the town of Wasserburg, which came to riches through the salt trade and sits beautifully atop a peninsula in the river Inn.
Day 2 Wasserburg - Mühldorf, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
Cycling alongside the river Inn - clearly discernible as an Alpine river through its turquoise colour. Mühldorf has a lovely historic centre in the Inn-Salzach style.
Day 3 Mühldorf - Burghausen, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
First you’ll be cycling to Altöttting, a Carolingian royal palace und significant pilgrimage site. Afterwards, you’ll be riding to Europe’s largest castle complex.
Day 4 Burghausen - Waging am See, approx. 45 km / 28 mi
Why not stroll through the ancient Herzogsburg castle before riding onwards to Tittmoning, a border fortress and summer residence. Today’s final destination is the the Waginger See lake, with ample opportunities for swimming.
Day 5 Waging am See - Chiemsee, approx. 30 km / 19 mi
The salt town of Traunstein picturesquely sits in front of the Chiemgau Alps. The Chiemsee is a popular leisure destination offering many activities.
Day 6 Chiemsee, approx. 50 km/ 31 mi + boat trip
Experience the Chiemsee with all its facets! In Prien you can take a boat trip to the Herreninsel. A visit to the magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace is highly recommended.
Day 7 Chiemsee - Wasserburg, approx. 65 km / 40 mi
You cycle back to Wasserburg through the gently rolling Chiemgau countryside. We’d recommend checking out the Oldtimer museum in Amerang, which is home to 220 classic cars.
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8 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. But why not extend your cycle tour Chiemgau & Rupertiwinkel?
Included in "Cycle Tour Chiemgau & Rupertiwinkel":
Accommodation:
Bikes for hire:
Travel time 2025:
Prices:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Arrival:
Parking in Wasserburg:
Parking at the hotel, costs 10-15 €/day, depending on the hotel and availability.
Parking garage near the hotel, costs approx. 20 € for the entire stay.
Arrival via train:
Train station Wasserburg am Inn, approx. 5-6,5 km / 3-4 mi to the hotels, accessible by bus or taxi.
Arrival at Munich airport:
Via S-Bahn, bus or train, journey takes approx. 1,45 hours, 1-2 x changes. Regular price approx. 15,40 €
Arrival at Salzburg airport:
Via bus or train, journey takes approx. 2,5 hours, 2-3 x changes. Regular price approx. 45 €
Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you at the hotel.
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents