The 5 Best Bike Tours by the Water

How often do you actually have the chance to see the source of a river "live"? I dare to say: not often! But: In the Hinterautal, this is exactly possible. Because here the Isar springs! From here, this impressive, turquoise blue river flows 300 km through the most diverse landscapes, until it finally merges into the Danube.

On the bike tour to Hinterautal, the forest road runs alongside or above the first kilometers of the river. You get to see the wild sides of the Isar, then it meanders gently through the mountain meadows. After ¾ of the distance, the source is reached - from exactly three springs the crystal clear water emerges. Pausing to enjoy the peace and wonder of nature is almost mandatory here!

Sounds like deep relaxation? It is!

The perfect tour for all mountain biking beginners: manageable total length, few elevation meters – and alongside the fresh waters of the Leutascher Ache in the Gaistal. Always aiming for a cabin with homemade specialties in sight. This is what the bike tour to the Tillfussalm promises, which can be perfectly combined with another stop at the Gaistalalm. A relaxed "multi-course menu" so to speak. Accompanied by the gentle sound of water – a true delight in every respect!

Tip: After the "work" is done, you can refresh your calves at the Kneipp facility right at the Salzbach parking lot!

Bike & Swim – sounds like a wonderful combination!

You don’t want to just lie by the lake on warm summer days? Instead, you want to get your body moving with a bit of activity? Then you are exactly right on this tour!

You will start from Mösern heading towards Brunschkopf. You can decide whether to ride directly up to the viewing platform – or alternatively add a few more kilometers. Then you can take the round towards Wildmoos. If you're lucky, you might even spot 2 aperiodic lakes here (see special tip below). On the way back, a well-deserved cooling off awaits you. At the Möserer See, it’s time to "unpack your swimsuit" and jump into the cool water. At this natural swimming lake, you can end your Bike & Swim Day in a relaxed manner!

More water is not possible! Already in Scharnitz, the bike path takes you directly to the banks of the Isar River. As soon as you cross the border, the Riedboden opens up. The bike path leads you gently through larch trees & alpine meadows – to your right, the turquoise Isar flows. Time and again, sandy banks invite you for a first stop by the water. Once you reach Mittenwald, you can take it a step further by conquering some elevation towards Lautersee and Ferchensee . However, the incredible feeling of diving into a mountain lake, with a fantastic view of the Wetterstein and the Karwendel, makes all the effort worthwhile. And when every now and then, calm trumpet tones resonate over the lake – even Adam & Eve would travel from Paradise!

Did you know? The Leutasch Ache is one of the cleanest flowing waters in Tyrol! It accompanies you from the Gaistal through the entire Leutaschtal. At the end, it carves its way through the Leutasch Gorge and then flows into the Isar. On the cycling path through the Leutaschtal, you can follow its course. The many benches invite you to stop. There, the focus is on the sound of the stream, the surrounding peaks, and the scent of the forest. Lean back – and let go!

Arriving in the Leutasch Gorge, also known as Geisterklamm, it gets a bit more adventurous. The roar of the water becomes thunderous, and you can almost feel how the Ache has managed to carve its way through the rock over many millennia. On foot, you’ll hike the Ghost Gorge Trail, which takes you on walkways high above the water directly into the gorge – panoramic suspension bridge included!

On bike tour No. 544 Mösern–Wildmoos around Brunschkopf, you will discover two very special lakes in Wildmoos. The Lottensee and the Wildmoossee are aperiodic lakes that come and go as if by magic. To this day, it is not precisely understood why the meadows here keep filling up and then the water disappears again. However, if you catch the right moment, you can capture a unique bathing experience as a memory!