Bannwaldsee Ride

Cross-border adventures through lush green meadows past enchanting castles, turquoise lakes and medieval villages – the Bannwaldsee Ride is a must for roadbike enthusiasts in Tirol. Winding its way through the Allgäu and Ammergau Alps, it starts in Tannheim and takes riders to Weißenbach am Lech before leading over the German border to Füssen, around the Bannwaldsee lake and through the Engetal Valley back to the starting point. It comprises around 95 kilometres of riding and more than 1,090 vertical metres of climbing, making it ideal for intermediate riders wishing to explore the pretty alpine foothills. Highlights en route include the Disney-like castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the ancient town of Füssen and the ruins of Falkenstein castle.
Starting at the tourist information office in Tannheim (1,097m), riders take the B199 road heading east to Haldensee. After passing the lake the route continues to Nesselwängle and up over the Gaichtpass before a fast and twisting descent to Weißenbach am Lech. Here riders take the B198 towards Reutte.