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Cycling tours: Englischer Garten

Englischer Garten tour by bike

A pleasant cycling tour down the Isar River to the Aumeister beer garden and through the Englischer Garten back to Marienplatz. Have fun at the Englischer-Garten-Tour by bike.

Route length: approx. 15 km | Duration: approx. 2 hours

This tour begins under the arch of the Altes Rathaus on Marienplatz. Head through the Tal to Isartor, and then straight on and across Ludwigsbrücke. The Deutsches Museum can be seen on one of the Isar River islands on the right hand side. Turn sharply round to the right after crossing the river, then under the bridge and straight on, following the Isar River cycling route downriver and passing the Müller’sches Volksbad pool.

With the tour app komoot you can be comfortably accompanied on your bike tour.

You can see the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian state parliament, and the Friedensengel monument on the right. Continue through Herzogpark and on to Oberföhring weir on the Isar River. At the weir, cycle right and continue out of the city along the central Isar canal, until you reach the wooden St. Emmeram bridge.

Climb the Monopteros and enjoy the view of the silhouette of the old town.

Cross the bridge and head through the Englischer Garten, following signs for “Aumeister”. Cycle along the Schwabinger Bach stream and then to Kleinhesseloher See, passing the Isarring on the way. Follow signs for the Chinesischen Turm (Chinese Tower). You might like to take a detour to visit the Hirschau beer garden and the Seehaus (lake house) by Kleinhesseloher See.

The cycle path will take you towards the city centre. After around 500 metres, just before Eisbachbrücke, take a left and follow the narrow cycle path that runs parallel to the stream. At the end of the park, turn right onto Prinzregentenstrasse. The bridge offers the best view of the river surfers on the Eisbachwelle (Eisbach wave). Continue along Prinzregentenstrasse past the Haus der Kunst art gallery and on to the corner of Königinstrasse. Here, cross at the pedestrian crossing and head along the cycle path to Hofgarten, with Hofgarten Temple at its centre.

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Then cycle along Hofgartenstrasse to Odeonsplatz. From there, head left onto Residenzstrasse and go straight on until you arrive back at Marienplatz. Have a good ride!

 

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Also interesting: Discover the most interesting attractions of Munich's Old Town and the Englischer Garten with an experienced guide on a guided bike tour.

 

 

Photos: Jonas Nefzger, Vittorio Sciosia; Video: Redline Enterprises

 

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Bicycles in front of the Feldherrnhalle at Odeonsplatz in Munich.

Cycling tours: highlights

Highlights tour

A relaxed cycling tour along Munich's centrally located attractions.

Cycling tour taking in Munich city centre attractions: Old town, Englischer Garten, Isar upriver, Deutsches Museum, Isartor, Alter Hof and back to Marienplatz.

A man on a bicycle in the evening sun in the Maxvorstadt in Munich

Cycling tours: grand city tour

Grand city tour

Discover the beauty of Munich outside of the city center at the grand city tour by bike.

From the centre of the old town to the Kunstareal art district, and on to the former summer residence of the Wittelsbach family, to the Olympic Park and back across Leopoldstraße. 

Three cyclists are standing and talking to each other at the Isar River in Munich.

Cycling tours: Isar

Isar river tour

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline - and with lots of sights on the way.

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline. From the city centre, this tour goes upriver along the Isar river - with lots of sights on the way.

Cyclist in Munich.

Cycling tours: Englischer Garten

Englischer Garten tour

Relaxing bike tour along the Isar to the beer garden and back to Marienplatz via the English Garden.

Relaxing bike tour along the Isar to the "Aumeister" beer garden and back to Marienplatz via the English Garden. Enjoy discovering the English Garden by bike!

Three cyclists are standing and talking to each other at the Isar River in Munich.

Cycling tours: Isar

Isar river tour

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline - and with lots of sights on the way.

A relaxed cycling tour with one short, steep incline. From the city centre, this tour goes upriver along the Isar river - with lots of sights on the way.