Current as of: November 5, 2019 - 12:43 Valid for departures: From September 16, 2019 to December 31, 2030 Highlights of Lake Chiemsee by bike Trip Notes Ways to Travel: Self-Guided Holidays 7 Days Flight Inclusive Trip Code: Destinations: Germany 7 Days Land only C06BC Leisurely / Programmes: Cycling Min age: 2 Moderate Trip Overview This single-centre self-guided cycling holiday offers a chance to explore this natural wonderland by bike, with day tours taking you around the lake, to the beautiful alpine foothills and along crystal clear rivers. Visit typical Bavarian villages, museums, castles and monasteries and enjoy plenty of swimming opportunities along the way. Is This Trip for You? Classication: Self-Guided Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to cycle independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the logistics and planning. As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies. Group As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local representative will meet you at the beginning of the week to go through the route notes and point out particular places of interest. Adult min age: 13 Child min age: 2 Child max age: 12 Itinerary Land Only Start City: Prien am Chiemsee End City: Prien am Chiemsee Land Only Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Prien am Chiemsee Day 2 Eggstätter Lake District and Amerang Today’s route takes you on a tour through parts of the oldest nature reserve in Bavaria, the Eggstätter Lake District. You will cycle through forests, fragrant meadows, and past some of the 18 lakes that make up this district to Höslwang, a typical Bavarian village. Extend the tour and cycle to Amerang, where you can visit the German Car Museum and the Historical Farmhouse Museum. On your return to Prien you’ll be accompanied by a magnicent panoramic view of the Upper Bavarian Alps. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 40 km / 25 miles Day 3 Chiemsee loop Today, you’ll complete a circuit of Lake Chiemsee, discovering places of interest along the way, including the Roman Museum in Seebruck, and the Horse Museum in Arlaching. Enjoy lunch along the lakeshore and cool off in the refreshing waters of Lake Chiemsee. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 65 km / 41 miles Day 4 Boat trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel Enjoy a day out of the saddle today and take the boat from Prien to the Herreninsel island and visit the Herrenchiemsee castle, built under King Ludwig II. On the return, you will stop at the island Fraueninsel, home to the oldest remaining German-speaking female convent on the northern side of the Alps. Explore the beautiful gardens, the island potteries, the sh smoke-houses, and the romantic outdoor restaurant areas at the lake. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Achental Valley In the morning take the bus or train to Übersee. You’ll cycle past colourful meadows, surrounded by spectacular mountains. Following the tranquil river Tiroler Ache, you will cycle via Marquartstein back to Grassau. Quiet, shady paths will then lead you through the Rottauer Filze (moorland) to Bernau and along the lake back to Prien. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 55 km / 34.5 miles Day 6 Lakes and Monasteries Start your day with a boat trip to Seebruck. Your cycle route takes you via Truchtlaching an der Alz to the lakeside Benedictine Seeon monastery. In the pretty town of Gstadt, you will return to the shores of Lake Chiemsee and cycle via Breitbrunn and Rimsting back to the hotel where you can enjoy a dip in the indoor pool. Meals included: Breakfast Distance covered: 28.5 km / 45 miles Day 7 Leave Prien am See Meals included: Breakfast Accommodation Garden-Hotel Reinhart, Prein am Chiemsee Garden-Hotel Reinhart is set 100 yards from lake in Prien am Chiemsee, in the heart of Lake Chiemsee holiday region. The hotel offers a spa area including an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are furnished in traditional Bavarian country-style and most rooms have a balcony. All rooms have a at-screen satellite TV and a bathroom. Garden-Hotel Reinhart is located directly next to the Primavera Water Park, and is 100 yards from the wharf with direct connections to both Herren and Frauen Islands. Several golf courses are within 3.1 miles. Where a single supplement is available, paying for a single only guarantees a room for single use. It does not always mean a twin or double room will be provided for sole occupancy. Single supplement from $325.50 USD Food & Transport Eating & Drinking What is your rst thought when you think of German food, Bier und Bratwurst or Beer and sausages, and if this is what you want then you will not be disappointed. However there is much more to Bavarian cuisine. Meat and freshwater sh are heavily used but vegetarians are also well catered for. Germans tend to follow similar eating patterns to the US, with breakfast, followed by a small lunch, and large evening meal, dinners tends to be taken fairly early and restaurants will start serving from 6pm. Throughout the towns there are a good choice of differing places to eat, the most traditional of these are the beer halls, these are not just places to drink the local brew, they are also offer traditional cuisine, they can be nice for lunch as they offer small plates of tasty morcels, you will also nd the local bratwurst in served them. The most social of places are the beer gardens, these offer really good food in an outdoor setting many have indoor eating areas as well, don't let the name put you off they also normally have a fairly good wine list too. Then there are the restaurants you will nd in most towns a good choice of both German and International cuisine. Weather & Seasonality Weather Information Average temperatures in summer are in the region of 25oC-30oC. The warmest month is usually July whilst the coldest is mainly January. Every month has its share of precipitation on an average of 14 days per month. Joining Instructions The tour itself normally begins at the start hotel in Prien am Chiemsee on the afternoon of Day 1 in the itinerary. The tour prices for this holiday do not include rail from Salzburg to Prien an Chiemsee, on arrival take a taxi (payable locally) from the station to your hotel. If you are booking a land only package then we can usually arrange rail from Salzburg to Prien an Chiemsee for you for an additional charge. Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our ofce or your travel agent. Location start: Prien am Chiemsee Location end: Prien am Chiemsee What to Take Local Bike Details A quality local hire bike is included in the overall price of our cycling holidays. At the time of booking we will take your height in order to reserve equipment. There may on occasions be insufcient bikes available in the correct size; we will endeavour to nd suitable alternative equipment but this cannot be guaranteed. We will tell you before you book whether suitably sized bikes are available. Conditions 1. The equipment remains the property of the supplier and you may not sell, hire out or part possession with the equipment. 2. You must not misuse the equipment and must return it in the same condition as when received (ordinary wear and tear excepted). The supplier is entitled to charge for any damage caused to the equipment during the period of hire. 3. You must ensure that the equipment is adequately secured when not in use. In the event of the equipment being lost or stolen, you may be liable for the replacement value of the equipment 4. You must not use the equipment whilst under the inuence of drink or drugs and should immediately notify the Supplier in the event of breakdown or loss. Bringing Your Own Bike If you prefer the familiarity of your own bike, you may of course bring it along. Please advise us at the time of booking and you will receive a discount off the price of the holiday, as specied above. You will be responsible for any extra baggage charges, please speak to our Sales team for individual airline fees. Any clients bringing their own bike should ensure they have adequate cover for loss, damage or theft under their travel, home contents or a specialist insurance policy. If Breakaway is condent that we have taken all reasonable care to ensure the safety of your bike, in the rare event of loss, damage or theft you will need to claim under your own insurance policy. Extra Bike Bits You may like to bring your own pedals and saddle (excluding the seat post) or gel saddle cover to t to the hire bikes. We encourage this, if it is your preference. However, please note that you are responsible for your own equipment, and removing your saddle/pedals at the end of the trip. We cannot guarantee the return of any bike parts left behind. Breakaway Policy on Cycling Helmets Wearing a helmet is mandatory for anyone taking part in any guided Breakaway cycling holiday.