Palaces and Olympic sites of north Munich
Olympics 1972, Nymphenburg Palace, Schleißheim palaces and the River Würm
Book a roomThe many natural green corridors of the Bavarian capital are ideal for discovering Munich by bike. Lovely cycle paths surrounded by greenery alternate with magnificent palaces and the venues of the 1972 Olympic Games.
At a glance
- 40.1 km
- 88 metres of climbing
- 3:15 hrs
- Difficulty
- easy
- Paths
- Narrow side streets, paved cycle paths and farm tracks
- Start
- Hotel Kurfürst, Lustheim
- Highlight
- 632 metres wide – more than Versailles Palace
- Olympiapark Munich, with the Olympic Tower and tent roof
- Photo: Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0
How the tour runs
From Lustheim the route crosses the Schleißheim heathland to Munich. Here it follows an old tramline which became a green cycling corridor after the U-Bahn was built in 1993, and continues as far as the Olympiapark.
Once there, you should set aside some time. The concept of the “Games in the Green” can be seen in the generous design of the park and the tent-like linked roof construction of the venues. A very special place in Munich.
Along the Biedersteiner Kanal the route continues to Nymphenburg Palace. For centuries it was the summer residence of the Wittelsbachs.
Along the palace wall the path leads west past Blutenburg to the Würm. The Würm is the only outflow of Lake Starnberg, which was called Würmsee until 1962, and flows into the Amper near Dachau.
The picturesque river leads out of Munich and, along the Würmkanal, to the Olympic regatta course in Oberschleißheim, the venue of the canoe sprint and rowing competitions.
In Oberschleißheim you should definitely allow some time for the imposing Schleißheim palace complex. It was the summer residence of the Bavarian electors and has a beautiful Baroque garden. Across the Schleißheim heathland 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.
1Cycling tour- HotelHotel Kurfürst
- 1Schleißheim heathkm 3
- 2Olympiapark Munichkm 11
- 3Biedersteiner Kanalkm 13
- 4Nymphenburg Palacekm 15
- 5Blutenburg Palacekm 21
- 6Würm & Würmkanalkm 22–31
- 7Olympic regatta coursekm 33
- 8Schleißheim palace complexkm 39
- HotelHotel Kurfürst
On the way and afterwards
Worth seeing
Olympic Park MunichAt km 11
Nymphenburg PalaceAt km 15
Blutenburg PalaceAt km 21
Schleissheim PalaceAt km 39
Refreshments
- Biergarten Inselmühle
- Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim
- Restaurant Kurfürstopposite our hotel
For a swim
- Regattaparksee Oberschleißheim
- 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: Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0; Photo: Karl Schillinger, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: 2015 Michael 2015, 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 40.1 km long with about 88 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: Biergarten Inselmühle, Schlosswirtschaft Schleißheim and Restaurant Kurfürst opposite our hotel.
Is there somewhere to swim on the way?
Yes, at the Regattaparksee Oberschleißheim, which the tour passes near the Olympic regatta course.
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.
