Bike ride excursion: specialist presents Isarradweg - 290 kilometres along the river
The Isar Cycling Path, a unique natural route stretching 290 kilometers, offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of Bavaria. This picturesque path, signposted with a green inscription, takes cyclists from Scharnitz in the Tyrolean Karwendel, all the way to the nature reserve Isarmündung, where the Isar calmly flows into the Danube.
Thorsten Brönner, a cycling enthusiast who has explored over 400,000 kilometers, particularly appreciates waterfront cycling routes in Germany. He considers the Isar Cycling Path a must-ride, with his favourite section being the stretch from Wallgau to the Sylvenstein Reservoir.
The route passes through several charming towns, including Lenggries and Bad Tölz, and the recreational area Pupplinger Au, where the Isar changes its bed constantly. Cyclists will also encounter the nature reserve Vogelfreistätte Mittlere Isarstauseen, home to over 10,000 waterbirds in late summer and autumn.
The path is largely downhill, with most of the journey on asphalt or gravel paths, making it accessible for cyclists of all levels. However, a climb of 100 meters in altitude follows after seven kilometers along the Isar canal, leading to Munich. The city's English Garden marks the halfway point of the route, and the cyclists ride through it before continuing their journey.
The duration of the Isar Cycling Path is five days, with about 60 kilometers each day. Gravel bikers can cover the 300 kilometers in three days, according to Brönner. The start of the route can be reached by bike via the train stations Scharnitz and Mittenwald, and the end can be cycled back to Plattling or Deggendorf, then taken by train.
For those interested in exploring more cycling routes in Germany, Thorsten Brönner's online platform at www.thorstenbroenner.de offers more information. The book "Ultimate River Cycling Routes Germany" published by Bruckmann Verlag, featuring 60 long-distance cycling routes, is another great resource. The book, priced at approximately 20 euros, provides detailed information on various cycling routes across Germany.
As the Isar makes a turn towards the northeast at the cathedral city of Freising, cyclists continue their journey, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peaceful rhythm of the Isar. After five days on the Isar Cycling Path, Thorsten Brönner and his friends return home by train from Deggendorf, ready to plan their next adventure.
