People Cycling Rides

Munich to Bologna: From the Bavarian Alps to La Dolce Vita.

This is a Approved Ride
Moderate
Ride Info
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Ride Leader
Sylvia Williamson
Tour Dates
9/2/2025–9/19/2025
Start Location
Munich, Germany
End Location
Bologna, Italy
Cost (est.)
$4600 (USD + $150.00 ride fee)
Deposit
$1085 (USD
Payment Due
6/1/2025
Tour Company
Pedalo-Radreisefreunde
Avg. Distance
47 mi / 76 km
Avg. Elevation
1274 ft / 388 m
Ride Description

Munich to Bologna:

From the Bavarian Alps to La Dolce Vita

Ride Leader Comments
* Six days over 50 miles /

** Two days over 3000 ft /

Ride Description

From the Bavarian Alps to La Dolce Vita

Overview

Embark on an 18-day, one of a kind cycling adventure, starting in the vibrant city of Munich and culminating in the historic heart of Bologna, Italy. Feel the rhythm of your pedaling as you leave behind the bustling streets of Munich, cruising past beer gardens and Baroque architecture, with the crisp Bavarian air invigorating your senses. The journey begins in earnest as you head south, the horizon dominated by the majestic Alps.

As you climb towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Alpine landscape unfurls in all its glory. The road twists and turns, each bend revealing new vistas of snow-capped peaks and emerald valleys. The air here is fresh and tinged with the scent of pine, the only sounds being the rhythmic hum of your wheels and the occasional call of an eagle soaring above. Continuing to Mittenwald, you’ll pass through quaint villages where time seems to slow down, allowing you to soak in the rustic charm and perhaps sample a slice of delicious Bavarian strudel.

Crossing into Austria, the terrain challenges and rewards in equal measure. The ride to Landeck is a thrilling descent through lush pastures and along roaring rivers, the cr… (Join People Cycling to read more)

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People Cycling's Ride Rating

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Easy
Easy rides are under 30mi/48km in average distance and 1600ft/500m in average elevation
Moderate
Moderate rides are over the Easy rating but under 50mi/80km and 2460ft/750m
Difficult
Difficult rides are as over the Moderate rating but under 75mi/120km and 3280/1000m
Challenging
Anything over the Difficult rating

NOTE: This is not a strict guideline. There could be rides that have a day or two where the average elevation or distance exceeds the values given above. These anomalies should be outlined in the ride description. It is recommended that you read it carefully.

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