Cycling in Murnau and the Blue Land

Your gaze sweeps across the magnificent moss, the shimmering lakes, the imposing Alpine peaks – the view is best enjoyed on two wheels. Murnau, as the heart of the Blue Land, is particularly well-suited as a starting point for cycling tours in the region. Whether you're a leisurely cyclist, a road cyclist, or a mountain biker, you'll appreciate the diverse routes in the area. Visitors to our beautiful market town can expect not only a magical nature experience but also a well-signposted cycling infrastructure: the network of cycle paths leads you through the Blue Land on over 300 kilometers of exciting routes.

With the bike tour planner through the Murnau region
We are also available to help you plan your cycling trip in the Blue Land tour planner available. Whether long or short, easy or difficult, you will find exactly the cycling route in Murnau that you want. The starting points of the various routes can be found in Murnau and the surrounding communities. With the help of your GPS, one of our cycling maps or the detailed route descriptions, you can start pedaling right away.

The paths are lined with beautiful and rare plants, the view wanders towards the peaks and sky - cyclists will certainly not get bored in this varied landscape. In addition, the routes have a lot of cultural sights to offer. There are numerous restaurants and beer gardens along the way to take a break and then cool off in one of the three lakes.

 

 

Themed trails around Murnau

Our themed trails lead through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alpine foothills. For those planning a longer tour , a cycling trip from Lake Constance via Murnau to Lake Königssee is ideal . And for those who decide on a whim, a cycling excursion along the banks of the Loisach River is highly recommended . Those interested in art can follow the "Museum Landscape Expressionism" cycle route or explore the Upper Bavarian Cycle Tour in the footsteps of the "Blue Rider" artists. Each of these routes will enchant you in its own unique way.

 

Loisach with trees along the banks.
Loisach with trees along the banks.

Loisach cycle path

The long-distance cycle path from Lermoos to Wolfratshausen offers majestic alpine scenery, moors and lakes from Murnau, the opportunity to take an entertaining yet varied cycle trip towards the mountains.

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Self-portrait of Gabriele Münter with flyer in the foreground.
Self-portrait of Gabriele Münter with flyer in the foreground.

Cycling tour in the footsteps of the Blue Rider

Those interested in art follow in the footsteps of the “Blue Rider” on the “MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus” cycle path or the Oberland cycle tour.

Cycling flyer museum landscape expressionism

The artificial loop of the Upper Bavaria water cycle paths runs for more than 340 kilometers between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Murnau and Munich. As the name suggests, the focus is on art. In addition to exciting UNESCO world cultural heritage and great masterpieces of art, the long-distance cycle path has even more to offer.

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Two cyclists cycle on a gravel path surrounded by meadows.
Two cyclists cycle on a gravel path surrounded by meadows.

The Lake Constance-Königssee cycle path in the Blue Land

The long-distance cycle path from Lake Constance to Königssee impresses with its fantastic Alpine scenery and its cultural wealth along the route. A section of the bike tour also leads through the Blue Land and invites you to take a detour to Murnau.

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Bicycle rental in Murnau and surrounding area

What do you do if you have left your bike at home for your vacation in Murnau?

In and around Murnau, numerous rental shops offer a wide selection of bicycles. From e-bikes to mountain bikes, there's a suitable bike for everyone – and at fair prices.

A selection of the various bike rentals in and around Murnau can be found here:

Guided bike tours

For those who fancy a bike tour but don't want to go alone, our guided bike tours are just the thing. Together with a guide, you'll explore the stunning landscape around Murnau, either in a group or individually. Largely away from traffic, the guides will take you to the most exciting and beautiful spots in the Blue Land . Some of the guided bike tours, for example, follow in the footsteps of the Blue Rider artists. The route leads through the Murnau Moor to some of the original painting sites that so inspired the Expressionist Blue Rider group.

Charging stations for e-bikes around Murnau

There are also free charging stations for e-bikes in Murnau and the surrounding area:

Tip: Taking bicycles on trains is possible year-round in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district . A day ticket for bicycles must be purchased for this.