Cycling & Mountain Biking

at Lake Tegernsee

MOKATI Fahrrad

Whether you prefer a leisurely bike ride, a sporty road cycling route, a varied gravel adventure or a challenging mountain bike tour, the Tegernsee region offers ideal conditions for every cycling enthusiast. Tarmac roads, quiet side routes, forest trails and scenic climbs lead through the diverse landscape of the Bavarian Prealps.

Many cycling routes start directly from DAS TEGERNSEE, combining sporting challenges with breathtaking views of Lake Tegernsee and the surrounding mountains.

Around Lake Tegernsee

At around 21.5 kilometres, with the lake always in sight and the mountains seemingly within reach, the Tegernsee Lake Loop combines leisurely cycling with the most beautiful sides of the Tegernsee. The mostly flat route takes you all the way around the lake, passing idyllic lakeside landscapes, charming villages and offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Easy

Total cycling time: approx. 1–2 hours

Distance: 21.5 km

Elevation gain: 155 m

Surface: Paved cycle paths and lakeside trails

Suitable for: E-bike, trekking bike, city bike, gravel bike

At around 21.5 kilometres, with the lake always in sight and the mountains seemingly within reach, the Tegernsee Lake Loop combines leisurely cycling with the most beautiful sides of the Tegernsee. The mostly flat route takes you all the way around the lake, passing idyllic lakeside landscapes, charming villages and offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Easy

Total cycling time: approx. 1–2 hours

Distance: 21.5 km

Elevation gain: 155 m

Surface: Paved cycle paths and lakeside trails

Suitable for: E-bike, trekking bike, city bike, gravel bike

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Around Lake Tegernsee

To Lake Schliersee

To Lake Schliersee

A perfect choice for discovering two of Upper Bavaria’s most beautiful lakes in one day. Starting from DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows the Bodensee-Königssee Cycle Route through the scenic Prealps to Lake Schliersee. Meadows, farmsteads and mountain panoramas accompany you along the way before returning to Lake Tegernsee along the same route.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Total cycling time: approx. 2.5 hours

Distance: 33.2 km

Elevation gain: 388 m

Surface: Paved cycle paths and quiet country roads, with some gravel sections

Suitable for: E-bike, trekking bike, gravel bike

A perfect choice for discovering two of Upper Bavaria’s most beautiful lakes in one day. Starting from DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows the Bodensee-Königssee Cycle Route through the scenic Prealps to Lake Schliersee. Meadows, farmsteads and mountain panoramas accompany you along the way before returning to Lake Tegernsee along the same route.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Total cycling time: approx. 2.5 hours

Distance: 33.2 km

Elevation gain: 388 m

Surface: Paved cycle paths and quiet country roads, with some gravel sections

Suitable for: E-bike, trekking bike, gravel bike

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Mountain Bike Tour Schliersee

From Lake Tegernsee to Lake Schliersee and back via Kreuzbergalm and Gindelalm – a challenging circular route with magnificent panoramic views and idyllic places to stop along the way.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 4 hours

Distance: 28.7 km

Elevation gain: 1,006 m

Surface: Forest roads, gravel tracks and paved cycle paths

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stops: Kreuzbergalm (Opening hours), Gindelalm 2 (Opening hours), Gindlalm 3 (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

From Lake Tegernsee to Lake Schliersee and back via Kreuzbergalm and Gindelalm – a challenging circular route with magnificent panoramic views and idyllic places to stop along the way.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 4 hours

Distance: 28.7 km

Elevation gain: 1,006 m

Surface: Forest roads, gravel tracks and paved cycle paths

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stops: Kreuzbergalm (Opening hours), Gindelalm 2 (Opening hours), Gindlalm 3 (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

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Mountain Bike Tour Schliersee

Lake Spitzingsee

Lake Spitzingsee

The Valepp Valley is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Bavarian Alps. From DAS TEGERNSEE, this varied route leads via Rottach-Egern through dense mountain forests and along clear mountain streams to Albert-Link-Hütte at Lake Spitzingsee. The route can be extended individually, for example to Lake Schliersee.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 2.5–3 hours

Distance: approx. 50 km

Elevation gain: 753 m

Surface: Asphalt, well-maintained forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stops: Moni Alm (Opening hours), Forsthaus Valepp (Opening hours), Albert-Link-Hütte (Opening hours), Blecksteinhaus (Opening hours)

Suitable for: Road bike, gravel bike, e-bike, mountain bike

The Valepp Valley is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Bavarian Alps. From DAS TEGERNSEE, this varied route leads via Rottach-Egern through dense mountain forests and along clear mountain streams to Albert-Link-Hütte at Lake Spitzingsee. The route can be extended individually, for example to Lake Schliersee.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 2.5–3 hours

Distance: approx. 50 km

Elevation gain: 753 m

Surface: Asphalt, well-maintained forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stops: Moni Alm (Opening hours), Forsthaus Valepp (Opening hours), Albert-Link-Hütte (Opening hours), Blecksteinhaus (Opening hours)

Suitable for: Road bike, gravel bike, e-bike, mountain bike

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Aueralm

The tour to Aueralm combines an active outdoor experience with authentic Bavarian alpine culture. From DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows roads along the lake to Bad Wiessee before continuing along well-maintained forest trails up to Aueralm, situated at an altitude of 1,266 metres. Once at the top, you are rewarded with regional specialities, a sunny terrace and magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 4 hours

Distance: 30.8 km

Elevation gain: 753 m

Surface: Asphalt, well-maintained forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stop: Aueralm (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

The tour to Aueralm combines an active outdoor experience with authentic Bavarian alpine culture. From DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows roads along the lake to Bad Wiessee before continuing along well-maintained forest trails up to Aueralm, situated at an altitude of 1,266 metres. Once at the top, you are rewarded with regional specialities, a sunny terrace and magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Difficult

Total cycling time: approx. 4 hours

Distance: 30.8 km

Elevation gain: 753 m

Surface: Asphalt, well-maintained forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stop: Aueralm (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

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Aueralm

Neureuth

Neureuth

Neureuth is one of the most popular destinations above Lake Tegernsee – and not only for hikers. The traditional mountain inn is also a rewarding destination by mountain bike or e-mountain bike. Starting directly from DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows well-maintained forest roads through shady mountain forests up to Neureuth. Once at the top, you are rewarded with magnificent views across Lake Tegernsee and the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Total cycling time: approx. 1.5 hours

Distance: 6.2 km

Elevation gain: 462 m

Surface: Forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stop: Neureuth (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

Neureuth is one of the most popular destinations above Lake Tegernsee – and not only for hikers. The traditional mountain inn is also a rewarding destination by mountain bike or e-mountain bike. Starting directly from DAS TEGERNSEE, the route follows well-maintained forest roads through shady mountain forests up to Neureuth. Once at the top, you are rewarded with magnificent views across Lake Tegernsee and the surrounding mountains.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Total cycling time: approx. 1.5 hours

Distance: 6.2 km

Elevation gain: 462 m

Surface: Forest roads

Best time of year: May to October

Refreshment stop: Neureuth (Opening hours)

Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

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Wallberg

The Wallberg is a highlight for mountain bikers. This circular route starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and leads through the Tegernsee Valley before climbing to the area below the summit. Challenging ascents, magnificent views and varied forest trails make this a truly memorable mountain biking experience.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE
Difficulty: Difficult
Total cycling time: approx. 4.5 hours
Distance: 28.8 km
Elevation gain: 970 m
Surface: Paved cycle paths, forest roads, gravel tracks
Best time of year: May to October
Refreshment stops: Wallbergmoosalm (Opening hours), Wallberghaus (Opening hours), Wallberg Panorama Restaurant (Opening hours)
Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

The Wallberg is a highlight for mountain bikers. This circular route starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and leads through the Tegernsee Valley before climbing to the area below the summit. Challenging ascents, magnificent views and varied forest trails make this a truly memorable mountain biking experience.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE
Difficulty: Difficult
Total cycling time: approx. 4.5 hours
Distance: 28.8 km
Elevation gain: 970 m
Surface: Paved cycle paths, forest roads, gravel tracks
Best time of year: May to October
Refreshment stops: Wallbergmoosalm (Opening hours), Wallberghaus (Opening hours), Wallberg Panorama Restaurant (Opening hours)
Suitable for: E-mountain bike, mountain bike

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Wallberg

Schwarzentennalm

Schwarzentennalm

This varied mountain bike loop starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and follows the Söllbach stream to the idyllic Schwarzentennalm. Quiet forest roads, shady mountain forests and wide-open landscapes make this route a wonderful experience in nature. The return journey leads via Kreuth back to Lake Tegernsee.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE
Difficulty: Moderate
Cycling time: approx. 4 hours
Distance: 37.6 km
Elevation gain: 523 m
Surface: Gravel tracks, asphalt, roads
Best time of year: May to October
Refreshment stop: Schwarzentenn Alm (Opening hours)
Suitable for: Mountain bike, e-mountain bike

This varied mountain bike loop starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and follows the Söllbach stream to the idyllic Schwarzentennalm. Quiet forest roads, shady mountain forests and wide-open landscapes make this route a wonderful experience in nature. The return journey leads via Kreuth back to Lake Tegernsee.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE
Difficulty: Moderate
Cycling time: approx. 4 hours
Distance: 37.6 km
Elevation gain: 523 m
Surface: Gravel tracks, asphalt, roads
Best time of year: May to October
Refreshment stop: Schwarzentenn Alm (Opening hours)
Suitable for: Mountain bike, e-mountain bike

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Sylvensteinspeicher

This varied road cycling tour starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and leads through the Tegernsee Valley via Kreuth and the Achen Pass to the Sylvenstein Reservoir. Following the Isar River, the route continues to Lenggries and Bad Tölz before heading back to Lake Tegernsee via Waakirchen and Gmund. Mountain roads, clear rivers and impressive landscapes make this a diverse cycling experience through the Bavarian Prealps.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Cycling time: approx. 3.5–4 hours

Distance: 76.5 km

Elevation gain: 487 m

Surface: Asphalt, cycle paths

Suitable for: Road bike

This varied road cycling tour starts at DAS TEGERNSEE and leads through the Tegernsee Valley via Kreuth and the Achen Pass to the Sylvenstein Reservoir. Following the Isar River, the route continues to Lenggries and Bad Tölz before heading back to Lake Tegernsee via Waakirchen and Gmund. Mountain roads, clear rivers and impressive landscapes make this a diverse cycling experience through the Bavarian Prealps.

 

Tour Details

Start & Finish: DAS TEGERNSEE

Difficulty: Moderate

Cycling time: approx. 3.5–4 hours

Distance: 76.5 km

Elevation gain: 487 m

Surface: Asphalt, cycle paths

Suitable for: Road bike

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Sylvensteinspeicher