The loop links the finest sights of Munich and Schleißheim along charming cycle paths, most of them through green surroundings.
At a glance
- 47.4 km
- 154 metres of climbing
- 2:55 hrs
- Difficulty
- easy
- Paths
- Mostly paved paths, no special skills required
- Start
- Hotel Kurfürst, Lustheim
- Highlight
- 8,000 m² and more of exhibition space at the Flugwerft Schleißheim
- Olympiapark Munich, with the Olympic Tower and tent roof
- Photo: Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0
How the tour runs
It starts in Lustheim. Through the heathland of north Munich you reach the Allianz Arena, the home of FC Bayern. A tip for fans: the arena tour and the club museum.
A scenic ride along the Isar leads to the English Garden, where you can soak up Munich's way of life in one of the beer gardens. Then the route passes the Residenz on its way to Odeonsplatz, where the Hitler Putsch came to a violent end at the Feldherrnhalle in 1923.
Across Marienplatz you reach the Viktualienmarkt – with a fresh snack you can dive into the bustle of the old town. The next stop is Nymphenburg Palace: for centuries the summer residence of the Wittelsbachs, it counts among the great royal palaces of Europe.
Along the Biedersteiner Kanal the path leads to the Olympiapark, venue of the 1972 Summer Games. The park owes its high recreational value to this day to the concept of the “Games in the Green”.
On a former tram line the route continues to the Flugwerft Schleißheim. Established in 1912 as an airfield of the Royal Bavarian flying corps, it is today a branch of the Deutsches Museum with more than 8,000 m² of exhibition space on aviation history.
To finish, the Schleißheim palace complex: originally planned as an imperial residence, it is one of the most important Baroque ensembles in Germany.
Route and stops
The numbers apply on the map, in the list and in the elevation profile.
4Cycling tour- HotelHotel Kurfürst
- 1Allianz Arenakm 8
- 2Isar & English Gardenkm 10–18
- 3Residenz & Feldherrnhallekm 20
- 4Viktualienmarktkm 21
- 5Nymphenburg Palacekm 29
- 6Olympiaparkkm 33
- 7Flugwerft Schleißheimkm 45
- 8Schleißheim palace complexkm 45–47
- HotelHotel Kurfürst
On the way and afterwards
Worth seeing
Allianz ArenaAt km 8
English GardenAt km 10–18
Munich, Marienplatz and Old TownAt km 20–21
Nymphenburg PalaceAt km 29
Olympic Park MunichAt km 33
Flugwerft SchleissheimAt km 45
Schleissheim PalaceAt km 45–47
Refreshments
- Beer garden at the Seehaus
- Beer garden at the Chinese Tower
- ViktualienmarktAt km 21
- Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim
- Restaurant Kurfürstopposite our hotel
Shortcut
From Odeonsplatz take the U6 to Fröttmaning
No bicycles on board Mon–Fri 6–9 am and 4–6 pm.
- 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: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0; Photo: Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Karl Schillinger, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Burkhard Mücke, 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 47.4 km long with about 154 metres of climbing and takes around 2:55 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: the beer garden at the Seehaus, the beer garden at the Chinese Tower, the Viktualienmarkt, Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim and Restaurant Kurfürst opposite our hotel.
Can I shorten the tour?
Yes, from Odeonsplatz you can take the U6 to Fröttmaning. Bicycles cannot be taken on board Monday to Friday between 6 and 9 am and between 4 and 6 pm.
Is the tour suitable for an e-bike?
Yes, the route is designed as a tour for an e-bike. We hire out bicycles with and without electric assistance.
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.
