Upper Bavaria between mountains, lakes and cycle routes
Accommodation in Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria is defined by its mountains and lakes, but its landscapes extend beyond them: small historic town centres sit alongside established urban hubs, as well as cultural landscapes, river valleys and biotopes. This variety offers different perspectives on a trip, from nature experiences to urban and cultural impressions. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by choosing the focus you want for your stay: landscapes, cycling, hiking or a combination of several interests.
Wallgau with Schottlkarspitze, Upper Bavaria, Germany
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Cycle routes with different themes
The Upper Bavaria Water Cycle Routes cover around 1,400 kilometres and follow three main routes through the region. Their sections highlight different regional themes: hops and beer take centre stage in the north, salt in the southeast, and art and culture in the southwest. Cyclists can therefore also choose a route according to the themes that interest them most. Special water-experience stops can be discovered along all sections of the routes.
There are other ways to explore Upper Bavaria by bike, too: cyclists can follow the Isar along its natural course through idyllic landscapes or explore the region’s towns by bicycle. These options add two different interests to the thematic focus of the Water Cycle Routes: the course of the river and urban impressions. When planning, it is worth considering these options separately rather than treating them as a single type of tour.
Hiking, from mountain tours to peaceful trails
The range of hiking options is equally broad: challenging mountain tours sit alongside meditative hiking trails. Huts, lakes and rest stops offer further possibilities. This range makes the kind of hiking day you want a helpful starting point for planning your trip. If you are looking for a challenge, you can focus on the mountain tours; if you prefer a more meditative pace, there are trails for that, too. These landscapes and activities do not present a single, uniform picture, but rather different sides of Upper Bavaria.
Choose a holiday apartment to suit your travel plans
When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to think ahead about which experiences you want to shape your stay. For cycling, the themes of the three main routes can provide guidance; for hiking, the options range from challenging mountain tours to meditative trails. If you would rather combine urban and scenic experiences, you can also consider exploring Upper Bavaria’s towns by bike. This way, you can focus first on the trip that suits you before looking for accommodation.
The variety of landscapes caters to different holiday plans, without requiring you to focus on just one activity. You can make mountains and lakes your priority, take an interest in river valleys and biotopes, or include cycling and hiking in your plans. When choosing accommodation, what matters is which of these interests are important to you. This makes Upper Bavaria a destination where your own idea of a stay can help guide your search for a suitable holiday apartment.
Travel by train
For travel to and within Upper Bavaria, services are available from Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Oberlandbahn and the Munich Transport and Tariff Association. If you plan to combine your trip with cycling, hiking or visits to towns, include your travel arrangements in your plans and check the relevant timetables before setting off.
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