cycling in Germany?

[Bron]

If you want hills then you could always come to Bavaria. Heading south from Munich gets you into the edge of the alps and there are some nice routes with everything from rolling hills to full alpine passes.

The ADFC has information for cyclists although I'm afraid it's all in German and they publish some good cycling maps.

Another thing to know is that most regional trains have bike racks or even bike carriages, so it's quite easy to get around with your bike.

[tantrumbean]

Another thing to know is that most regional trains have bike racks or even bike carriages, so it's quite easy to get around with your bike.

As long as you don't forget to buy your bike a ticket!!!

[endurancerider]

Bavarian alps it is. We are looking at staying in Garmisch, and then going over to Salzberg for a few days...Happy to say that I have a coupler on my bike (thank you Tom Kellogg) so it fits in the size of a regular piece of luggage!

[Zen]

Oh to go to Garmisch again, absolutely beautiful!
I could fit in a large suitcase... hmmm?

[endurancerider]

did you bike when you went?
any tips on good places to eat?!

[brewer]

Malkin and I are thinking about a Germany bike trip in the Spring. I did some looking around and found this source for maps:
http://www.esterbauer.com/rtb_uebersicht.html
They are all in German, but I speak German and Malkin is learning...
We bought the "In and Around Munich" book from amazon.com and are finding it both informative and delightful!

There is also a German version of the bike forums:

http://radreise-forum.de

Again, it's mostly in German, but many/most of the folks there also speak English. It took me about a week to get registered (mostly waiting for their response), but it appears to be a pretty helpful place.

Prost!

[malkin]

... Malkin is learning...

Such an optimist, that Brewer!

I'm doing Rosetta Stone.

When they say:" Der mann isst ein ei" I giggle because it sounds like: The man is an egg.