Gravel biking with a view of the Zugspitze - deep valleys at the foot of the Zugspitze
- 4: 50 pm
- 65,31 km
- 918 m
- 839 m
- 709 m
- 1.208 m
- 499 m
- Start: Oberammergau
- Destination: Mittenwald
The 65 kilometers from Oberammergau to Mittenwald are peppered with scenic highlights, but also with some sporty climbs such as crossing the Rotmoosalm in the Ammergau Alps. You pass cultural treasures such as Linderhof Castle, one of the residences of King Ludwig II, and from Garmisch-Partenkirchen you always drive along the foot of the Wetterstein massif - the breathtaking peaks of Zugspitze and Alpspitze are always in view.
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Directions
Away from the main road, the route climbs up gravel paths to above Linderhof Castle. Here you can enjoy a view of the castle and the park through which the route leads. Caution is advised, because closer to the castle you have to push your bike. After the castle you go back into the forest, with a view of the mountains, and you soon turn right along the Elmaubach.
You follow the Elmaugries, which is an alternating narrow and wide gravel bed of the stream, a special primeval landscape. In the Graswang valley, the route goes steadily uphill, with the gradient reaching over 10% in the last section. The climb is worth it, because the view of the mountains is extremely impressive. This is followed by a long descent on gravel to the Loisach valley.
The route continues quickly on a cycle path to Breitenau and past Garmisch-Partenkirchen. You follow the cycle path next to the B2 with a steady incline until you reach the turnoff to Klais. Here you have the opportunity to visit the "original" Roman road Via Retia.
The route then takes you on a panoramic route to Kranzbach and through idyllic forest on perfect asphalt to Elmau Castle. From there, the route continues into a deep valley on gravel, always slightly uphill. Here you pass the beautiful Ferchensee, in which the rugged mountain peaks are reflected. The final descent to Mittenwald also offers a view of the Lautersee.
Tour features
refreshment possibility
Equipment
- Roadworthy bike
- Bicycle helmet
- Daypack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover or panniers
- Cycling shoes, comfortable sports shoes if necessary
- Weather-adapted and durable multi-layer clothing, if necessary cycling jersey, if necessary cycling gloves
- Air pump, bicycle tool
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water as well as garbage bags to take the garbage home with you
- First aid kit
- Mobile phone, if necessary mobile phone holder for the handlebars
- If necessary, headlamp and reflectors
- Maps
Arrival & Parking
By train to the train stations Murnau, Weilheim and Mittenwald
Organization
Zugspitze Region
Our tip
safety instructions
On the way together! Please be considerate of hikers and walkers as well as agricultural traffic. Make yourself known in good time and reduce your speed, dismount if necessary.
Nature is important to us! Please treat the environment with respect, protect the unique flora and fauna, respect protected areas and stay on the marked paths. Take your rubbish home with you and travel by public transport if possible.
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