Germany Active Journeys Self-Guided Bike tour

Tour descriptions

Day 1 Arrive Innsbruck Day 2 65 km The Romantic Road To Imst This old trade route has retained its historic image and its romantic atmosphere through- Day 3 55 km out the ages. The Episcopal, the royal residence and the fairy tale Bavarian castles provide To Füssen a frame for this relaxing bike tour. Day 4 50 km To Schongau Your route travels along the Lech River on bicycle trails and small country roads. Pass

Day 5 35 km through quiet and charming landscapes near the Roman Road. To Landsberg Starting in Imst, we are surrounded by magnificent peaks of the Alps and blue-green moun-

Day 6 45 km tain lakes. Then continue to Schongau, famous for its Bavarian border fortress, to Lannds- To Lake Amersee berg. This medieval city has a historic town hall and a Gothic Bavarian gate.

Day 7 45 km On an independent holiday you explore the countryside at your leisure, cycling along quiet To Augsburg roads through changing scenery. These Day 8 holidays offer all the pleasures of riding Tour ends point to point. Arrive at a new destination each day, without the hassle of carrying Tour Details any luggage. Sundays from May 4 to Sep 14 Our detailed route notes and up-to-date maps, combined with the official marker posts ensure that you enjoy your holiday Length: 8 days / 7 nights without the worry of finding the routes. Cost: $1295 per person

Single Room Upgrade: $325 Fast Facts Bike/Equipment: $150 • Lovely accommodations through- EEE-E---BikeBike InfoInfo: out the journey hand-picked for For those who need a boost, we charm and personality have a small inventory of E-Bikes Grade: Moderate • Breakfast included for your trip. Starts: Innsbruck, Austria • All equipment available for rentals • E-bike rental: $295 • Luggage transfers, route notes and Ends: Augsburg, Germany • Limited supplies available, so reserva- services of local office tions recommended, make Pedelec

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Day 1 Individual arrivals Arrive in Innsbruck, and collect bikes, route notes and maps.

Day 2 Innsbruck - Imst 65 kms On the Treidel Path, along the River Inn, cycle through small villages to Stams with with its baroque Cisterian convent. Continue onto Imst fvia Haiming or a walk around town and see the “Merano of north Tyrol” with its scores of fountains and wonderful mountains.

Day 3 Imst - Füssen 55 kms Ride or transfer by bus to Hahntenjoch (2000 m - by bus if required). A wonderful downhill ride to Elmen am Lech follows. The splendid moun- tain landscape, river and the town of Reutte get you into the right mood for a dream journey. The city of Füssen, surrounded by magnifi- cent peaks of the Alps and blue-green mountain lakes invites you for a stroll around its city pedestrian zone. If you have time go for a sightsee- ing tour at “Königsschlösser” (King’s castles).

Day 4 Füssen - Schongau 50 kms Today you visit King Ludwig’s fairy tale castles in Königswinkel - Hohen- schwangau and Neuschwanstein. At the valley station of the Tegelberg you see the uncovered Roman thermal springs. The world famous Wi- eskirche (church) - the epitome of Bavarian Rococo - is the next high- light. Through Steingaden and Peiting you experience the highlights of the landscape and arrive in Schongau filled with good impressions.

Day 5 Schongau - Landsberg/Lech 35 kms Schongau, a former Bavarian boarder fortress gives evidence of the past. It has fortified passages on the town wall that can still be ac- cessed today. The splendid view over the Lech Valley promises beauty. Visit Hochenfurch, Epfach (with the Roman Abodiacum and Roman museum) and Vilgertshofen (with a baroque pilgrimage church) on your way back to Landsberg.

Day 6 Landsberg/Lake Amersee 45 kms You enjoy a circular trail cycle today, riding along the western bank of the Lake. You may decide to take the ferry to Herrshing on the other side to visit the famous monastery Andechs or just enjoy a quiet picnic lunch before returning back.

Day 7 Landsberg/Augsburg 45 kms You must see the medieval city centre of Landsberg/Lech, embedded in a romantic riverbed. The historic town hall and the Gothic Bavarian gate are also noteworthy. You will ride through Kaufering am Lech to Königsbrunn, with 11 km of the best preserved part of the Via Claudia. Peddle into the old Bavarian duke city of Friedberg before reaching the Fugger city of Augsburg. Visit the famous Fuggerei, a trading company of the Fugger family and an old part of Augsburg dating back to the year 1516.

Day 8 Tour ends Individual departure after breakfast.

What to Expect What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? The weather in this region is definitely unpredictable, so cooler spring and fall • Fly into Innsbruck where mornings and evening, but can get hot during the day. We tend to avoid July and there is an International air- August due to larger crowds. port or Munich, then take the train to Innsbruck. Trains de- How many hours of cycling a day? part almost hourly. Be prepared to be active between 4 to 6 hours daily, everything will be at a mod- • Tour ends in Augsburg where erate level. This is not a supported tour, so you should be able to ride the mini- you can return by train. mums required each day. Keep in mind that you can opt out occasionally or take local transport en route.

How fit do I need to be? The fitter the better, as you will enjoy the holiday more. This is a moderate trip with intermediate options. Keep in mind that like all wine regions, they tend to be hilly.

What are the hotels like? Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis in hotels of 3 & 4-star standard. All rooms have en suite facilities. Lunches and dinners are not included in the tour cost. However, picnic materials can be readily bought on weekdays in each of the towns and villages we stay at. Packed lunches are available from the hotels if re- quested the evening before. In the towns there are numerous inns and cafes along the way, which serve lunches. In towns, there will be many choices for dinner.

How to book your holiday

• Contact our office to make sure there is space available. One of our travel planners will walk you through the entire proc- ess.

• Download the reservation form from our site and send in completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent.

• A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & conditions are outlined in our Reservation Form.

• Plan your air travel as soon as possible. More Useful Info • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either Half-Board surcharge (6 dinners): $275 through us or a travel insurance provider directly.

Additional hotel nights in Innsbruck and Augs- • Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact burg available starting from $110 per person us, for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness requirements.