Augsburg to Neuschwanstein: The Romantic Road
Starting point
Augsburg
Finish point
Augsburg
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Season
From April to September
Fitness level
3/5
Tour type
Road / Gravel / E-bike
Number of people
Choose your style
- Explore Augsburg’s Renaissance splendor and the world’s oldest social housing
- Admire Neuschwanstein Castle, Ludwig II’s masterpiece of medieval fantasy
- Ride along the scenic Lech River, an ancient trade route lined with charming villages
- Explore Murnau, where Kandinsky and the Blue Rider movement found inspiration
- Pass through Schongau, a walled frontier town with hidden medieval passageways
- Enjoy tranquil lakes like Wörthsee and Alpsee, once retreats for Bavarian nobility
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Following the Romantic Road, this cycling journey winds through medieval towns, picturesque countryside, and dreamlike castles of Bavaria. The route is named for its timeless charm, where frescoed houses and alpine vistas create an atmosphere of old-world romance.
From Augsburg’s Renaissance splendor to Neuschwanstein’s fairytale turrets, each day offers a new chapter in Bavaria’s breathtaking landscapes.
This stretch of Bavaria blends history, culture, and nature in a landscape shaped by ancient trade routes and royal ambition. Augsburg, once a powerful Free Imperial City, bears the mark of the wealthy Fugger family in its grand fountains and the world’s oldest social housing complex.
The journey follows the Lech River past medieval towns and pristine lakes, where Baroque churches reflect centuries of tradition. As the Alps draw near, the scenery shifts to rolling meadows and shimmering waters, leading to Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle – a vision of medieval fantasy set against dramatic mountain peaks.
This tour covers 280 kilometers over six cycling days, with an average daily distance of 45 km. The elevation gain varies, with the highest climb on Day 4 at 800 meters. The final stretch back to Augsburg, however, is mostly flat.
The route consists of paved cycle paths, quiet country roads, and a few gravel sections. It is suitable for leisure cyclists with moderate to advanced fitness, as it features some longer ascents in the alpine foothills.
With GPS tracks, a personalized digital itinerary, and full support, you can focus on the ride while we handle the accommodations and other details, ensuring a seamless and enriching journey through Bavaria’s most captivating landscapes. With luggage transfers, you can cycle unburdened, knowing a comfortable stay awaits each night.
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Self-guided cycling tours provide a flexible and personalized way to explore Germany by bike. You set your own pace and itinerary while we handle the logistics, including accommodations, detailed itineraries, GPS routes, and luggage transfers. With our support team available throughout your journey, you can enjoy a stress-free adventure, fully immersed in Germany’s landscapes, culture, and history.
We booked a week long cycling trip through Timotej’s business. It was a self guided trip where Slovenia Cycling Holidays booked our hotels, arranged transfer of luggage between hotels, organized rented bicycles, and provided us recommended cycling routes. They provided us with a very well organized itinerary with information about the places we visited and recommendations for restaurants, etc. We had a few hiccups, but overall it was a great experience! Timotej was quick to respond to any questions or issues we encountered. This was a great way to discover Slovenia by bicycle. I highly recommend using them!
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So last minute holiday and the team at Slovenia Cycling managed to turn around a bespoke package really quickly in peak tourist season! The cycle routes are great and easy to follow whilst the trip app has all the details on hotels and transfers whilst the things to see and places to eat was invaluable. Team are super responsive when you have questions which are handled quickly on Whats App. Will definitely use them again.
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