SPE1901 The Best of Bavaria

Goodbye Ladies and Gentleman - it was a great week. Safe travels and maybe we`ll see each other next year Ursula und Johanna Day 8: Loop to Elmau, Mittenwald and the rooftop of Germany Day 7: Pfronten - Garmisch we startet a sunny clear day, with mountain view all over, with a breakfast at the terrace of our eagles nest the Burg Falkenstein. A steep downhill brought us on our way. One after the other turquoise mountain lakes lead us to Füssen the medievall town at the river Lech. Round the corner were the next highlights - Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle of our crazy Bavarian King Ludwig II and Hohenschwangau. We peddle along another mountain lake and entered Austria. Lunch break was necessary after already 60 km on Plansee. Last not least Linderhof, with a guided tour. Some hopped on the shuttle, some cycled the Abbey of Ettal. They waited for the shuttel there - but the van had a flat tire. So we had to cycle all the way to the hotel. We made it - 101 km and a beautiful sunset with the Zugspitze on our right side was the finish of a big day. Theme of the day:  Experience is what you get when you don`t get what you want :-) Day 6: Oberstaufen - Pfronten Please pack your togs today. Shortly after we have left Oberstaufen we cycle along the Alpsee to Immenstadt. This small town offers many attractive cafes and a few exceptional shopping opportunities. The Rottachsee and the Grüntensee in midst the Allgäu mountains are very inviting for a refreshing swim. In between there are a few steep climbs with magnificent view into the mountains. Many times we cross the Bodensee-Königssee Radweg.  It is one of the most attractive  cycle routes in Germany going through the Alpine foreland along many lakes and world famous sights.   Day 5: Oberstaufen - Lindau  quite a ride to Lindau, where we met with Barb and Ann. A lot of people seemed to have the same idea as us. But we got a ferry ride to the Austrian side of the lake, walked to the Pfänder gondola und drove up the mountain. A beautiful 360 degree view, even with some mountains :-) and down we go back to our hotel. A long and exciting day! Day 4: Kempten - Oberstaufen The Alps are still the mystery! Also today we are lucky with the weather, no rain, but dense fog. Lets go - the glassblowers are waiting. Day 3: Murnau - Kempten Our Tourbook says: "We are cycling through the foothills of the Alps: picturesque with its rolling hills, lush meadows and the Alps constantly framing the scene." Reality is that some think we are on a "Mystery Tour" - the big mystery are the Alps. Where are they? Are they excisting? Who knows?? Dense fog the whole day - but maybe tomorrow. It still was a fabulous day.  Ok the pizza place run out of gas but the bee excursion was worth it and the Weißbier in our hotel was as good as the last one :-) Day 2: Starnberg - Murnau  Located only 27 km south of the inner city, Starnberger See is Munich's closest neighbouring lake. With a beautiful view of the Alps, (if its clear) this lake is quite a sight to behold.The lake got famous because of the mysterious dead of King Ludwig II. The outstanding location attracts of course the rich and the beauty. So no wonder that the density of millionaires is the highest here in Germany. We cycled all the way along the eastern side of the lake to the southern end, visited the Buchheim Museum and made our way along the Osterseen to Murnau. 70 km - well done! Day 1: Arrival in Starnberg