39km
4h
88hm
88hm
Rottau Lake Tour
A leisurely, mostly flat cycling tour to Lake Rottau in Postmünster – following river and floodplain landscapes via Pfarrkirchen to the Rott reservoir.
Cycling through Lower Bavaria's Tuscany
Pedal at a relaxed pace and enjoy the scenery: The rolling hills of the Rottal region delight with idyllic cycling paths, picturesque villages, and magnificent views.
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Cycling routes for every level
Whether you prefer a leisurely pleasure ride or a sporty challenge: Around Bad Birnbach, a diverse network of cycling routes awaits you through the gentle rolling hills of the Rottal region. Discover idyllic villages, sweeping views, and varied routes – from relaxed tours for beginners to more demanding rides for ambitious cyclists.
Favorite route: Dreimühlental Tour
This varied tour through the picturesque rolling hills of the Rottal region southwest of Bad Birnbach is Mr. Franzke’s favorite route. It begins with a flat ride into the idyllic Dreimühlental valley, before a climb of just under 700 meters rewards you with magnificent views and a fantastic descent. The absolute highlight is the small chapel in Kaindering, beautifully situated in the countryside.
More cycling tours around Bad Birnbach
13,8km
1h
42hm
42hm
St. Ulrichs Tour
Easy pleasure tour with places to stop for refreshments along the Rott to Bayerbach.
13.9km
1:20h
196hm
197hm
Crocodile Rock Tour No. 2
An easy tour through the Rottal Valley with magnificent views and one of the region’s most beautiful beer gardens.
34km
4h
272hm
272hm
Bad Birnbach-Hirschbach-Gartlberg-Pfarrkirchen
Rolling hills, sweeping views and culture: from rural Rottal to the Gartlberg Church in Pfarrkirchen.
38,1km
2:45h
289hm
336m
Circular tour Bad Birnbach-Kösslarn-Rotthalmünster
Floodplain forests, idyllic chapels and historic churches – with the impressive fortified church in Kößlarn as the highlight.
30km
2:15h
217hm
217hm
Holzland Tour
Idyllic landscapes, gentle climbs and cultural treasures along well-developed trails.
51km
4h
730hm
730hm
Brother Konrad Tour
A demanding tour for experienced cyclists through the southeast of Bad Birnbach on quiet roads, with punchy climbs – perfect for true peak baggers.
21km
1:30h
195hm
196hm
From Steeple to Steeple
Church towers, views across the Rottal and idyllic paths – a varied cycling tour through the rural Rottal.
45km
4:25h
768hm
768hm
Bayerbach-Kößlarn-Malching
A challenging MTB tour featuring natural trails, sweeping views and cultural treasures – from Kößlarn to the Inn Valley.
Questions and Answers
Cycling
There are numerous cycle routes around the Hotel Sonnengut through the rolling hills of the Rottal, ranging from leisurely family routes with few steep climbs to challenging tours with gradients of up to 21 per cent for experienced cyclists. Between the Danube and the Inn, there is an extensive, well-developed network of cycle paths available for this purpose.
Yes, the Hotel Sonnengut lends out its own bicycles and mountain bikes free of charge; e-MTBs are available for a fee. Guests can also ask at reception or visit the Bad Birnbach cycling portal for suggested routes and maps.
Yes, as well as challenging routes for keen cyclists, there are also shorter, flatter routes around Bad Birnbach with no major inclines, which are well suited to families with children. Keen road cyclists, on the other hand, will find more demanding challenges on quiet back roads winding through hills and valleys.
For safety reasons, you must not charge your own e-bike batteries in your hotel room; they may only be charged in the designated cycle storage room at the Hotel Sonnengut. This ensures that the charging process is carried out safely.
No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not provide children’s bikes.
One of the most demanding routes is the Bruder-Konrad Tour, with gradients of up to 21 per cent, which even experienced cyclists will find requires them to really put their foot down. This tour mainly follows roads with little traffic and combines a sporting challenge with the region’s cultural history.
