Ammer-Amper-Radweg

This unique long-distance cycle route through the picture-book scenery of the Bavarian Alpine foothills begins at the Ammer springs in Graswangtal near Oberammergau, one of the most beautiful high valleys in the Bavarian Alps.

Past the passion play town of Oberammergau, the route along the Ammer slowly leaves the Alps and crosses the picturesque hilly landscape of the Pfaffenwinkel with its numerous cultural monuments.

North of Weilheim, past the Ammersee, the cycle route now meanders along the Amper. Numerous sights and beautiful river landscapes await cyclists on the last section past the towns of Fürstenfeldbruck, Dachau and Freising before the Amper flows into the Isar in Moosburg.

The advantage of this direction of travel is that the path runs in the direction of flow of the two rivers, meaning that there is always a pleasant gradient to make cycling easier. In the opposite direction, however, the route is also very rewarding, as you always have the destination, the mountains on the horizon, in view.

The route from Moosburg an der Isar via the Ammersee to the Ammer springs south of Oberammergau is approx. 200 km long and can be comfortably completed in 3-4 day stages if you want to visit the beautiful villages and sights along the way.

To get there, you can take the train to Oberammergau. Other entry/exit points along the route can also be reached by train or other public transport.

Further information can be found at www.ammer-amper-radweg.com

The Deutsche Telekom earth station with its unique radome is located near Raisting, at the southern end of Lake Ammersee. The age of satellite communication began here in the middle of the Upper Bavarian Alpine foothills in the mid-twentieth century.

Guided tours of the earth station (radome) are offered by the Pfaffenwinkel cultural guides or employees of the Weilheim-Schongau district administration office.

In an emergency, please contact the nearest rescue coordination center. Regardless of your location, you can reach them throughout Germany by calling 112.

www.ammer-amper-radweg.com

Take a look at the cycling tour book "Ammer-Amper-Radweg" from bikeline.

Ammer springs - start, kilometer 0

The Ammer springs are located in the Ettaler Weidmoos nature reserve between Oberammergau and Ettal.

Oberammergau - Kilometer 4

In addition to the world-famous Passion Play Theatre, the town is also ideal for hiking and mountain tours in the Ammergau Alps, the largest nature reserve in Bavaria.

www.oberammergau.de

Peiting - Kilometer 37.5

Where the Lech kisses the Ammer, the market town presents itself as a hospitable resort with a variety of restaurants.

www.peiting.de

Peißenberg - Kilometer 47

On the trail of the mining tradition in the Pfaffenwinkel, the mining museum in the heart of the market town is well worth a visit.

www.peissenberg.de

Weilheim in O.B. - Kilometer 62

Weilheim attracts visitors, so why not treat yourself to a stay in the attractive pedestrian zone in the heart of the medieval district town!

www.weilheim.de

Dießen am Ammersee - Kilometer 79

The historic market town of Dießen has been shaped by an artists' colony since the Middle Ages - its tradition has made it a focal point for contemporary artistic creation. The monastery parish church "Mariä Himmelfahrt", which has been elevated to a Marienmünster, is one of the most magnificent baroque churches in southern Germany. www.diessen.de

Fürstenfeldbruck - Kilometer 115

The idyllic town on the Amper river entices visitors to browse through small, owner-run stores and enjoy culinary delights. Representative town houses, the Amper river and plenty of greenery characterize the cityscape. www.fuerstenfeldbruck.de

Dachau - Kilometer 137

With its 1200 years of history, the former artists' colony of Dachau offers a variety of sights, including the Dachau Picture Gallery and the Wittelsbach summer residence Dachau Palace with a unique view of the Bavarian capital of Munich.

www.dachau.de/kultur-tourismus

Moosburg an der Isar - finish, kilometer 202

At the intersection of the Ammer-Amper cycle path and the Isar cycle path, the old town of Moosburg rises up with the two landmarks of the town visible from afar, the church towers of St. Kastulus and St. Johannes. Charming alleyways and historic town houses characterize the townscape.

www.moosburg.de

Further information at www.ammer-amper-radweg.com

Take a look at the cycle tour book "Ammer-Amper-Radweg" from bikeline.