Cycling tour - Family tour to Linderhof Castle

30,99 km long

Flatly

Difficulty: medium

Condition: easy

cycling

© Simon Bauer, Ammergau Alps Nature Park eV

2: 15 pm
30,99 km
214 m
214 m
833 m
997 m
164 m
Start: Oberammergau town center
Destination: Oberammergau town center

Oberammergau - Ettal - Ettaler Mühle - Weidmoos - Graswang - Linderhof Castle - Graswang - Oberammergau

The Castle Tour offers several cultural highlights in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park. The tour leads from the Passion Play town of Oberammergau via the Benedictine Abbey of Ettal to Linderhof Palace, the "royal residence" of fairytale king Ludwig II. The cycle path leads through the Graswang Valley and along the Weidmoos Nature Reserve. At 31 km long, the tour is also suitable for families. There are numerous beautiful spots for a break along the way.

Best Season

suitable

depending on the weather

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Mai
Jun
Christmas
Aug
Sep
October
Nov
Dec

Directions

From the starting point in Oberammergau, we set off on this family-friendly circular tour towards Ettal Abbey. The route initially follows the idyllic Ammer River on a flat surface, then later climbs gently towards Ettal to the impressive Ettal Basilica. Those who don't want to go to Ettal can turn off towards Ettal Mill. The route then continues through mostly shady forests towards Graswang and on to Linderhof. It's worth planning a longer stop there to take a look at the castle, the Venus Grotto, and the castle grounds. After the tour, it's time to hop back on the saddle. There's a short uphill stretch, but the effort is rewarded with a longer descent – later along the Kohlbach stream. Back in Graswang, the route continues through the forest towards Ettal. From here, you cycle along the Weidmoos stream. Along the path, you can discover many flowers and plants and enjoy the view of the Ammer and Ester Mountains. Back in Oberammergau you can reward yourself for your tour with an ice cream or a hearty meal.

Tour features

refreshment possibility
Family Friendly
Culturally interesting
Flatly

Equipment

To guarantee a smooth bike tour through the Ammergau Alps, we recommend the following equipment:

Bicycle helmet

Gloves

Short or long cycling shorts

Short or long jersey

Rain jacket

Good shoes, possibly with a click

sunglasses

Hydration

Meals

First aid kit

GPS device + second set of batteries

Current map (scale 1:50)

Replacement hose, pump

Tools

camera

Money

Arrival & Parking

A95, B23 via Ettal to Oberammergau

Several entry points along the route

Oberammergau car park Eugen-Papst-Str.

Oberammergau parking lot atArme-Soul-Strasse

Graswang Schattenwald car park

Linderhof parking lot at Linderhof Castle

Ettal parking lot cemetery

Train stop: Oberammergau train station (Murnau - Oberammergau)Bus 9606 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Oberammergau - Wieskirche - FüssenBus 9622 Oberammergau - Ettal - Linderhof (Castle) and back

Guests of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park travel free by bus and train with the electronic guest card or KönigsCard.

More information / links

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Organization

Ammergau Alps Nature Park eV

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Our tip

Lindergries is an ideal place to stop. The rocks and water provide an ideal natural playground, especially for kids.

safety instructions

This tour has been compiled to the best of our knowledge; no guarantee is given for the accuracy of the information. The tour is undertaken at your own risk and may involve the usual risks inherent in mountaineering. All liability is excluded.

Please always be considerate of pedestrians and hikers. Make yourself known in good time, reduce your speed, and dismount and push your bike on narrow paths. We urge hikers and bikers to treat each other with respect.

In an emergency, please contact the nearest rescue control center. Regardless of your location, you can reach them anywhere in Germany by calling 112.

Map

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