The BR Cycle Tour will stop in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park in 2026. This popular cycling tour boasts attractive routes and a fantastic supporting program.
The BR bike tour It is one of the best-known mass participation sporting events in Bavaria. Every year, hundreds of participants cycle for several days across the Free State – accompanied by concerts, live reporting and a colorful supporting program.
Oberammergau will be an official stage town in 2026. and warmly welcomes the cycling family on August 4th.
Are you still looking for a hotel, guesthouse, or holiday apartment for your stay during the BR Cycle Tour? In and around Oberammergau, you'll find comfortable accommodations, regional cuisine, and numerous excursion options – perfect for active days in the Ammergau Alps.
General Questions
The BR cycling tour stops on August 4, 2026 in Oberammergau Stop. This means the cyclists will arrive in the region on August 4th and continue on towards Rosenheim on August 5th. The Ammergau Alps Nature Park is ideal for cyclists of all kinds. Look forward to the diverse landscape of our nature park!
Everyone who would like to participate is very welcome! The starting field for the bike tour itself is limited to 1.000 cyclists.
As soon as detailed plans are available, we will let you know as soon as possible!
Yes, there is a supporting program. According to current plans, the concert will take place at the festival grounds in Oberammergau.
Timetable:
From approximately 15:00 PM: Supporting program in the finish area - right in the center of Oberammergau - with the arrival of the cyclists.
From approximately 17:00 PM: Start of the evening event at the festival grounds in Oberammergau with a free concert.
Ends at 00:00.
Admission to the open-air concert is free. The artists will be announced in May 2026. We will post updates on this page as soon as we have more information.
The BR cycling tour starts in Nördlingen and leads via Königsbrunn into the Ammergau Alps Nature Park – to Oberammergau. From there, the approximately 1.000 cyclists continue to Rosenheim and Dorfen. The final destination is Bad Füssing.
The Ammergau Alps are ideal for star-shaped tours with a touring bike, e-bike, or gravel bike, making them perfect for an extensive cycling holiday in the towns and villages surrounding the Passion Play town of Oberammergau. These tours offer the opportunity to explore not only the landscape but also a wealth of cultural attractions such as Ettal Abbey, Linderhof Palace, the Wieskirche (Pilgrimage Church of Wies), Murnau Castle Museum, and the Münter House. You can also combine your rides with a refreshing dip in the water, perhaps in Lake Soier, Lake Staffelsee, or Lake Plansee, depending on the distance, and perhaps with a stop at a local inn or restaurant.
Looking for tour suggestions?
The King's Round to Ettal Abbey and Linderhof Palace (42 kilometers / 235 meters of elevation gain)
Gravel bike tour to the Wieskirche (45 kilometers / 489 meters of elevation gain)
Gravel route to Plansee (66 kilometers / 697 meters of elevation gain)
Further information is available on the Bavarian Broadcasting website as well as on the side of the Bavarian State Government.
Registration opens on April 13.04th at 09:00 AM. The fee for the bike tour is €395 per person. Registration is possible until May 3rd. You can find all further information here. here.