A long bike tour through an idyllic moorland landscape for cyclists in good physical condition who like to pedal uphill for longer periods.
The towns of Bad Kohlgrub and Bad Bayersoien are well-known Moor health resorts. For nature lovers, this tour offers varied paths between Lake Staffelsee and the Ammer. The raised moor landscape around the two health resorts and the is particularly worth seeing Bunting breakthrough, also known as Scheibum.
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Directions
We start at the train station in Bad Kohlgrub and head east. We drive on the wide paths towards Uffing, through a fascinating moorland landscape and a magnificent view of Lake Staffelsee. Once we arrive in Uffing, we continue in a northwesterly direction to Schöffau.
From there the path takes us further to Bad Bayersoien, past the picturesque Soiersee, back into the moorland and back to Bad Kohlgrub. There it continues via Saulgrub in a westerly direction to the Scheibum, the so-called Ammer breakthrough. We then drive back to Bad Kohlgrub via Unternogg, Altenau and Wurmansau.
safety instructions
Please be considerate of hikers and walkers on the paths through the moor. The gravel between Sprittelsberg and Obernach can be coarser, so we suggest doing this tour by mountain bike.
Facilities
Road-safe bicycle, bicycle helmet, day cycling backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, if necessary cycling shoes, weather-adapted and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sunscreen and... Rain protection, provisions and drinking water, drinking bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, if necessary cell phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps
Author's tip
Shortly after the Acheleschwaig inn (after crossing the Ammer) be sure to make a short stop to walk to Scheibum, the Ammer gorge.
Arrival & Parking
From Munich via the A95 motorway in the direction of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, take the Murnau exit. Through Murnau along the main street to the junction towards Bad Kohlgrub. Follow state road 2062 to Bad Kohlgrub.
Several ways to start the tour:
Bad Kohlgrub parking lot recycling center
Bad Bayersoien parking lot cemetery
Altenau parking lot Dorfweiher
Public transportation
There are hourly train connections from Munich to Bad Kohlgrub with a change in Murnau.
Train stops along the route: Uffing, Bad Kohlgrub, Saulgrub, Altenau
More information / links
bike rental;
- Tourist Information Bad Bayersoien, Dorfstr. 45, 82435 Bad Bayersoien
- Tourist information Bad Kohlgrub, Hauptstr. 27, 82433 Bad Kohlgrub
author
Andrea Mohr
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