Cycle tours in the Freising region

Whether you’re an easy-going leisure cyclist or love to tackle ambitious routes, we invite you to explore Freising’s sights on two wheels and strike out into the surrounding countryside along pleasant, quiet country roads. So jump into the saddle and set out on the “Bockerlradweg”, or take the kids along on a swimming trip to nearby Stoibermühle Lake. And did you know that our cathedral city is located on many well-known long-distance cycle routes and offers numerous certified Bett+Bike (Bed+Bike) accommodations for overnight stops?

Isarradweg (Isar Cycle Route, approx. 290 kilometres): From the source of the River Isar into the Deggendorfer Land region.

From Munich, you pass through Garching and reach Greater Freising amid lush countryside. The riverside forest landscape, rich in fauna and flora, extends through the whole region from Eching to Moosburg. Freising is located directly on the Isarradweg cycle route, with many tempting restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy a relaxing break. For detailed information about the Isarradweg cycle route and downloadable GPS data, visit https://www.isarradweg.de.

Munich – Regensburg - Prague (approx. 450 kilometres): Travel to Prague along ‘roads less travelled’

This international cycling route takes largely traffic-free paths from the ducal city of Munich to the ancient imperial city of Regensburg before finishing in Prague, the ‘Golden City’. In the Freising region the route passes through the valley floors of the River Isar and River Abens, making it an attractive option for novice cyclists. From Munich, take the Isarradweg cycling route to Marzling. Now join the Abens Cycle Route through lovely Hallertau before meeting the Donau-Radweg for the rest of the journey. You’ll find countless leisure opportunities and events to visit along the way.

Hallertauer Hopfentour (Hallertau Hop Tour, approx. 170 kilometres): Through the Hallertau region on two wheels

To ensure you have plenty of time for sightseeing and beer gardens along the way, we recommend allowing three to five days for the Hopfentour. In the market town of Nandlstadt, the Waldbad open-air bathing lake is an inviting chance for a refreshing dip, and Market Street with its pretty town hall is a charming spot to take a breather. From Nandlstadt, cyclistgs can join the Abens-Radweg to reach Freising. A short detour along the Hop Tour from Reichertshausen to Au in der Hallertauprovides the opportunity to visit the Auer Brewery. The cycling route through the hop fields offers fascinating encounters with the ‘green gold’, as the hops are known, in all seasons.

Ammer-Amper Cycling Route (approx. 195 kilometres): Through the beautiful Amper Valley

This cycling route begins at the source of the River Ammer at Oberammergau and joins the Isarradweg at Moosburg an der Isar. In the Freising region, the route passes through the beautiful Amper Valley. Ideal for leisurely cyclists, it winds through the valley on quiet asphalt roads, sometimes alongside the river and sometimes further away. Shortly after Langenbach, why not make a detour to Haag an der Amper and drop into one of Bavaria’s loveliest beer gardens before arriving at the little town of Moosburg an der Isar. Make sure to leave plenty of time for your stay here and visit the open-air pool, St Kastulus’ Church and the charming historic centre with ice-cream shops, cafes and restaurants. For more details, visit http://ammer-amper-radweg.com.

Abens-Radweg (approx. 66 kilometres): From Freising into the world-famous hop-growing region.

The Abens-Radweg cycle route starts at Marzling, branching off the Isarradweg to the north-west and winding through the Hallertau (or ‘Holledau’ in the local dialect), the world-famous hop-growing region. The cycle route runs along quiet roads to Langenbach before crossing the Amper Valley. Passing fields studded with hop poles and neat villages, you arrive at Nandlstadt with its delightful historic architecture, an ideal spot for a relaxing break at a cafe or restaurant. The open-air pool in the village of Tegernbach, between Nandlstadt and Rudelzhausen, is a great chance for a refreshing dip. Just before the state border, Rudelzhausen is home to the Brünnlkapelle chapel – one of the best-known pilgrimage destinations in the Hallertau region, where a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary is said to have been discovered.

From 1 May to 3 October 2024, the leisure buses will be on the road again in the districts of Freising, Kelheim and the Altmühltal Nature Park.

Whether for an excursion, a hike or a cycle tour: Freising is just a stone's throw away, as the leisure buses travel to beautiful places and sights on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. They not only take excursionists and hikers to many beautiful places and starting points. Cyclists can also take their bikes on tour easily and safely in the leisure bus bike trailer. We look forward to welcoming you as guests in our beautiful city!

Fares
With the leisure bus day ticket, you can go on an inexpensive adventure and discovery tour, whether alone, with friends or with the family. The day ticket is valid for one day on the leisure bus routes for any number of journeys and is available directly from the bus driver. 
Prices for a day ticket (incl. bike): Adult 5.80 euros, child 3.50 euros, family (2 adults and up to three children under 15 years) 15 euros; Prices for a short-distance ticket (without bicycle) - valid for up to four stops and available on the bus (not valid on the Mainburg-Freising route): Adult 3 euros, child 2 euros, bicycle 3.50 euros

Timetables
Click here for the timetable of line 6030 (in German only). 

Reservation
A maximum of 16 bicycles can be transported on the bicycle trailers. In order to avoid bottlenecks and to be able to guarantee the transport of bicycles, we would like to ask you to reserve a parking space for your bicycle before starting your journey. This can be done quickly and easily via the new online booking platform (in German only) or by calling the toll-free number 0800/333 8383. 

The brochure
All information summarised as well as tips and tour suggestions can be found in the brochure ‘Leisure Bus Season 2024’ (download here - in German only).

Further detailed information on timetables, tickets and bicycle transport (advance booking recommended!) can be found at www.freizeitbusse.de (in German only).

Freising bus station has a cycle service station, a nonprofit project by Lokale Agenda 21. Open from spring to autumn, the cycle service station is equipped with all the necessary tools for small-scale cycle repairs and a compressor for pumping up cycle tyres. The service station is free of charge for use by commuters, excursionists and touring cyclists.
At the time of writing, cycle hire is available at three cycle shops in the city. For an overview, visit the Freising Region Tourism website.
Free e-bike charging is available at Freising Tourist Information Office. For more charging options click here.