Arrival and departure
Cham and Passau have perfect railway connections. Therefore, travelling by train is a good option. By car to Cham in the Upper Palatinate: 60 km from Regensburg, 140 km from Nuremberg. The return journey from Passau to Cham takes three hours by train. Tip: You can also get on the train in Regensburg. From here, the connections to Cham and back from Passau are better. Info: www.bahn.de
You can download the complete "Travel Report Trans-Bayerwald" from BIKE 12/2021 as a PDF in the download area below.
The Revier-Report costs 1.99 euros. Inside you will find the BIKE web code, which will take you to the download of the free GPS data for these tours.
- Day 1: Cham - Viechtach (39 km | 717 m elevation gain | 3:30 h)
- Day 2: Viechtach - Spiegelau (57.6 km | 1340 m elevation gain | 5:30 h)
- Day 3: Spiegelau - Passau (66 km | 761 m elevation gain | 4:30 h)
Accommodation
Both towns offer a wide range of options, from wellness hotels to simple guesthouses.
Retreat
In the larger towns of Viechtach, Regen, Rinchnach, Spiegelau and Grafenau, you can choose between inns, bakeries and supermarkets. There is nothing in between for long stretches, and some inns are closed at lunchtime during the week. On the third stage along the Ilz, you can stop off at the Schrottenbaummühle and the Ilzstuben (fish restaurant).
Alternatives and extensions
If you have more time or are travelling faster, you can add another section from Waldmünchen to Cham to the Pandurensteig (23 km/740 m elevation gain). The Pandurensteig can also be combined with the classic Trans-Bayerwald-Südroute. From Passau via Eging am See, Bischofsmais and Sankt Englmar, you can cycle back to the starting point in 3-4 day stages. The Nurtschweg from Waldsassen through the Upper Palatinate Forest to Waldmünchen can also be used as a further extension of the Pandurensteig.
More info at www.bike-magazin.de
General information
Arberland Regio Tourism Centre in Regen, www.mountainbiken.arberland-bayerischer-wald.de
