Loop via Unterschleißheim, Dachau and Oberschleißheim
Bathing lakes, sights and the River Amper
Book a roomThe route runs mostly through green surroundings and combines nature with the most interesting sights of north Munich. The 40-kilometre route starts in the small, tranquil village of Lustheim and passes, among other places, Schleißheim and Dachau palaces, the Olympic regatta course and numerous picturesque lakes.
At a glance
- 39.7 km
- 131 metres of climbing
- 3:15 hrs
- Difficulty
- easy
- Paths
- Narrow side streets, paved cycle paths and farm tracks, a few built-up areas, a few gentle climbs
- Start
- Hotel Kurfürst, Lustheim
- Highlight
- 3 bathing lakes invite you to cool off along the route
- Schleißheim palace complex, avenue and parterre with a view of the New Palace
How the tour runs
From Hotel Kurfürst the route heads north through the small town of Unterschleißheim. Over gentle hills and fields it continues to the idyllically set Amper, which leaves the northern end of Lake Ammersee and flows into the Isar near Moosburg. Along the Amper you can rely on the signs of the Amper cycle path to reach Dachau.
In Dachau you pass the concentration camp memorial site and Dachau Palace. At the palace you should definitely stop for a rest and enjoy the view of Munich from the Schlossberg.
From the Schlossberg the route leads south out of Dachau across idyllic fields to Oberschleißheim. On the way you pass the Olympic regatta course, built for the 1972 Olympic Games.
In Oberschleißheim you should definitely allow time for the imposing Schleißheim palace complex. It was the summer residence of the Bavarian electors and has a beautiful Baroque garden.
Afterwards the route continues to the Flugwerft Schleißheim. It was built around 1912, in the early days of aviation, for the Royal Bavarian flying corps and today houses an aviation museum. Across the Schleißheim heath you ride back to Lustheim – the tour ends at Hotel Kurfürst.
Route and stops
The numbers apply on the map, in the list and in the elevation profile.
2Cycling tour- HotelHotel Kurfürst
- 1Unterschleißheimkm 4
- 2Amper cycle pathkm 8–17
- 3Dachau concentration camp memorial sitekm 18
- 4Dachau Palacekm 23
- 5Olympic regatta coursekm 31
- 6Schleißheim palace complexkm 37
- 7Flugwerft Schleißheimkm 38
- 8Schleißheim heathkm 38–39
- HotelHotel Kurfürst
On the way and afterwards
Worth seeing
Dachau PalaceAt km 23
Schleissheim PalaceAt km 37
Flugwerft SchleissheimAt km 38
Refreshments
- Café WeißenbeckDachau
- Schlossgaststätte Dachau
- Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim
- Restaurant Kurfürstopposite our hotel
For a swim
- Unterschleißheimer See
- Regattaparksee Oberschleißheim
- Karlsfelder See
- Hire bikes at our hotel
Bett+Bike at Hotel Kurfürst
We are a certified Bett+Bike establishment. For your tour you can hire e-bikes and standard bicycles from us.
The Bett+Bike service includes worked-out day tours, a reservation service for your next overnight stay, spare parts, information about cycle-friendly businesses and, for longer tours, a packed lunch. Tell us about your hire bike when you book, or ask at reception when you arrive.
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Image credits: Photo of the hire bikes: our cycling tour flyer; Photo: Karl Schillinger, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: AHert, CC BY-SA 3.0; Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0; Photo: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0. All credits
Questions about the tour
How long is the tour and how long does it take?
The tour is 39.7 km long with about 131 metres of climbing and takes around 3:15 hours of riding time. The difficulty is easy.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts right at our door in Lustheim and brings you back to us at the end.
Where can I stop for refreshments?
Along the way: Café Weißenbeck in Dachau, Schlossgaststätte Dachau, Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim and Restaurant Kurfürst opposite our hotel.
Where can I go for a swim on the way?
Three lakes lie along the route: the Unterschleißheimer See, the Regattaparksee Oberschleißheim and the Karlsfelder See.
Can I load the route onto my sat nav or phone?
Yes, the route is available on this page as a GPX file to download, and you can also open it in a navigation app.
Can I get a bike at our hotel for the tour?
Yes, we hire out e-bikes and standard bicycles. Tell us what you would like when you book, or ask at reception when you arrive.
