Munich Lifestyle
Viktualienmarkt, Monopteros, the beer gardens of the English Garden and the Residenz
Book a roomPast the Allianz Arena, along the Isar meadows and through the English Garden, the route leads straight into the heart of Munich – to the Viktualienmarkt. Strolling past the market stalls or sitting under cooling chestnut trees in one of the lovely beer gardens, you experience the charm of Munich's way of life.
At a glance
- 21.7 km
- 87 metres of climbing
- 1:30 hrs
- Difficulty
- easy
- Paths
- Narrow side streets, paved cycle paths and farm tracks
- Start
- Hotel Kurfürst, Lustheim
- Finish
- Odeonsplatz
- Highlight
- From 1508 seat of the dukes, electors and kings of Bavaria
- Allianz Arena, on the route
How the tour runs
From Lustheim the route crosses the Fröttmaning heath to the Allianz Arena. With 75,000 seats and its illuminated outer shell, it is the home of FC Bayern München. The path continues into the idyllic Isar floodplain and along the Isar cycle path to the English Garden.
The English Garden is one of the largest urban parks in the world and even bigger than Central Park in New York. Bavarian beer gardens, the Kleinhesseloher See and the famous Monopteros with its panoramic view are waiting here.
At the southern tip of the park lies the Residenz. From 1508 it was the seat of the dukes, electors and kings of Bavaria; as the largest city-centre palace in Germany it houses one of the most important palace museums in Europe. Through the Hofgarten you reach the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz, where the Hitler Putsch was put down in 1923.
Then on to two Munich originals: past Marienplatz with its famous glockenspiel you reach the Viktualienmarkt. Between the fountains of Karl Valentin and Liesl Karlstadt it is a pleasure to stroll and enjoy.
The way back from Odeonsplatz is by U6 towards Garching as far as Fröttmaning, and from there across the heath to us.
Route and stops
The numbers apply on the map, in the list and in the elevation profile.
3Cycling tour- HotelHotel Kurfürst
- 1Fröttmaning heathkm 3–6
- 2Allianz Arenakm 8
- 3Isar cycle pathkm 9–14
- 4English Gardenkm 15–19
- 5Residenz & Hofgartenkm 20
- 6Feldherrnhallekm 20
- 7Marienplatzkm 20
- 8Viktualienmarktkm 21
- FinishOdeonsplatz
On the way and afterwards
Worth seeing
Allianz ArenaAt km 8
English GardenAt km 15–19
Munich, Marienplatz and Old TownAt km 20–21
Refreshments
- Beer garden at the Seehaus
- Beer garden at the Chinese Tower
- ViktualienmarktAt km 21
Return journey
U6 from Odeonsplatz to Fröttmaning
No bicycles on board Mon–Fri 6–9 am and 4–6 pm. A bicycle day ticket is required.
- 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: Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Karl Schillinger, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0. All credits
Questions about the tour
How long is the tour and how long does it take?
The tour is 21.7 km long with about 87 metres of climbing and takes around 1:30 hours of riding time. The difficulty is easy.
Where does the tour start?
The tour starts right at our door in Lustheim. It ends at Odeonsplatz, and you return by U6.
Where can I stop for refreshments?
Along the way: the beer garden at the Seehaus, the beer garden at the Chinese Tower and the Viktualienmarkt.
How do I get back to us from Odeonsplatz?
Take the U6 from Odeonsplatz to Fröttmaning. From there you ride the last stretch by bike. Bicycles cannot be taken on board Monday to Friday between 6 and 9 am and between 4 and 6 pm, and you need a bicycle day ticket.
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.
