The Bavarian Alpine foothills south of Munich are the perfect area for mountain bikers, from beginners to touring pros. Idyllic lakes lie between the Isar and Inn rivers, framed by mountains up to 2000 metres high. Numerous gravel paths and trails criss-cross this marvellous landscape.
The best-known tourist attractions in the Mangfall region are Tegernsee, Schliersee and Spitzingsee, with the Austrian Achensee to the east. Pleasant to exciting bike tours ranging from 20 to 90 kilometres in length run through the valleys and on the slopes and ridges of the numerous peaks between Wallberg and Wendelstein. Fantastic Alpine panoramas, rustic huts and tempting swimming stops guarantee wonderful tours.
Thomas Rögner presents both classic mountain bike routes and new combinations. Almost all starting points can be reached within an hour's drive or by public transport from Munich.
The BIKE Guides series offers perfectly researched tours, practical descriptions in text and roadbooks, altitude profiles and route maps - in proven quality from the editors of BIKE, Europe's largest mountain bike magazine.
