Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Prien
  • Duration of trip:
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    approx. 205 - 225 km / 127 - 140 mi
  • Distance per day:
    40-65 km / 25-40
  • Altitude profile:
    slightly hilly, a few short climbs
  • Profile:
    Mostly off-road, paved cycle path, only occasionally on roads.
Eating and drinking
Whether simple or sophisticated: Austrian cuisine is diverse and imaginative. As there is a great selection of restaurants everywhere on this journey, we do not offer half-board. A typical dinner costs between 15-25 € per person, but there are also cheaper or more exclusive restaurants available.

Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee

Based in one hotel - 7 days/6 nights from 959 €

The Tour

Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee - Herreninsel

This star tour takes you to southern Bavaria and Lake Chiemsee. A picturesque landscape awaits you - the panorama of the mountains, the dark blue lake at your side, churches with onion domes, and historic monasteries along the way. Of course, a trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel is a must. For this cycling vacation on Lake Chiemsee, you should be in reasonably good shape or use an e-bike.

Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee - Chiemsee train
 

Day 1 Arrival in Prien
The starting point for your tours is Prien. How about an evening swim in Bavaria's largest lake, a ride on the steam train, or a cool Bavarian beer on the hotel's sun terrace?

Day 2 Excursion, Eggstätt Lake District & Amerang, 40-60 km / 25-37 mi
The diversity of the 17 lakes in the Eggstätt Lake District is unique. Enjoy the picture-postcard idyll of the Upper Bavarian Alps on this bike tour.

Day 3 Roundtrip lake Chiemsee, approx. 65 km / 40 mi
There is a good cycle path around the lake. Discover the Roman museum in Seebruck or enjoy the sun on one of the many lakeside terraces. 

Day 4 Excursion to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, boat trip
Without your bike, but by boat, you can reach Herrenchiemsee, where you can visit the famous palace of King Ludwig II. Return trip via Fraueninsel. Island potteries, fish smokehouses, and beautiful gardens invite you to visit.  

Day 5 Excursion to the Achtal valley, approx. 55 km + train
You can take the train to Übersee on your own, then make a detour to the Tyrolean Achen Valley. Cycle back to the lake through forest and moorland.

Day 6 Excursion to Seon Monastery, approx. 45 km, boat trip
You start with a boat trip to Seebruck, then cycle to one of the most beautiful monasteries in Bavaria, Seon Monastery. From Gstadt, you cycle along the lake one last time.

Day7 Departure or extension
Tour ends after breakfast, but why not extend your cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee?

 
Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee
 
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee":

  • 6 overnight stays, B&B
    in your chosen category
  • use of the pool area
  • boat trip to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, excluding bikes
  • boat trip Prien-Seebruck, including bikes
    (mid-May to mid-September)
  • travel documents and maps in english
  • GPS tracks
  • visitor taxes payable on site
  • optional rental bike

Accommodation:

Bikes for hire:

  • Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 21 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
  • If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2026:

  • Arrivals on sundays from 11.04. to 04.10.
  • the day of arrival determines the price of your tour

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

Category M:

  • 959 € saver price
    11.04.-24.04. + 26.09.-04.10.
  • 1089 € basic price
    25.04.-15.05. + 12.09.-25.09.
  • 1189 € seasonal price
    16.05.-11.09.
     
  • 360 € single room surcharge
  • 100 € rental bike
  • 290 € e-bike
     
  •   95 € additional night, double room, B&B
  • 140 € additional night, single room, B&B
     
  • booking code "Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee":
    BY-C-6M
    how you can save some money

Category L:

  • 1199 € saver price
    11.04.-24.04. + 26.09.-04.10.
  • 1319 € basic price
    25.04.-15.05. + 12.09.-25.09.
  • 1419 € seasonal price
    16.05.-11.09.
     
  • 880 € single room surcharge
  • 100 € rental bike
  • 290 € e-bike
     
  • 120 € additional night, double room, B&B
  • 240 € additional night, single room, B&B

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival to "Cycling vacation at Lake Chiemsee":

  • Parking in Prien:
    Free parking at the hotel subject to availability, reservation not possible.

  • Arrival via train:
    The hotel is located 2 km from the train station.
    By bus, approx. every 1.5 hours, duration 7 minutes, stop: Prien Hafen, from there 450 m walk to the hotel, standard price 2.10 €.

  • Arrival at Munich airport:
    By S-Bahn and train to Prien Station, hourly, journey time approx. 1.5 hours, 1 change, standard fare from approx. 34 €.

  • Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you at the hotel.

Perfectly looked after:

  • During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents

The Tour
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