Gravel path on the banks of the Isar – Isar Floodplains loop from Garching-Forschungszentrum

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Gravel path on the banks of the Isar – Isar Floodplains loop from Garching-Forschungszentrum

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Gravel path on the banks of the Isar – Isar Floodplains loop from Garching-Forschungszentrum

04:16

64.9km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Isarlandschaft

Hirschau und Obere Isarau

Isarauen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Gravel path on the banks of the Isar

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Of course, you can cycle quite well on both sides of the Isar, switching at will at one of the many bridges. Here, the right bank is great for cycling. The path is firm and has good grip. No problem, even with a racing bike.

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5.24 km

Isar Floodplains

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A beautiful cycle path leads through the Isar floodplains for Sunday excursions or as a quick way to get from the district to the city.

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6.59 km

Isar Rapids

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Between the Oberföhringer weir and Ismaning there are always smaller and larger sections of rapids. The densely overgrown shore area does not provide a continuous view. You have to look out for little peepholes or just stop and walk up to the shore.

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15.7 km

Isar River in Bogenhausen

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Along the Isar you can either cycle north to Freising or through the whole city (change sides if necessary, depending on the time of day there is a lot going on)

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31.9 km

View of the Isar River rapids

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The cycle paths between Ismaning and Freising are well developed on both sides of the Isar and always offer a beautiful view of the river.

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35.0 km

Isar Cycle Path — section near Freising

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Classic. Non-strenuous, cozy half-day tour. Especially nice: very early with the S-Bahn to Freising, then on the Isar back to the city limits and g'scheiten brunch at the Aumeister.

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47.5 km

View of Freising Cathedral Hill

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From a distance you can see how big the Domberg actually is. It is worth making a detour there and enjoying the view over Freising and the surrounding area. When the weather is nice, you can even see as far as Munich.

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53.6 km

Pullinger Pond

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Really nice there. And everything there including food and something to drink. So off to the lake.👍🍻

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64.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.3 km

5.90 km

2.06 km

459 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

8.58 km

7.85 km

382 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

June 6, 2022,Etappe 4: Von München nach Freising – Isarradweg

No more photos. What was special today was that far from Munich you only drove through forest and meadows on the Isar without roads.

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May 15, 2025,Etappe 4 Isar Radweg runter und hoch

Since the Isar Cycle Path with friends is unfortunately not going to happen this year, we're doing a middle stage on our own. Starting in Munich, the river is framed by the English Garden. Surprisingly, it stretches along both sides of the river all the way to Freising; it's a green ribbon, not even interrupted by towns or villages. You …

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August 11, 2025,Immer schön an der Isar entlang 🚴‍♂️ 🌞 🔁 👍

Unfortunately, the photos weren't uploaded because the battery 🔋 was dead 😢. I've reloaded some photos from the gallery, but the order isn't quite right.

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January 28, 2024,Entlang der Isar von Freising nach München

A classic at the start of the season: along the Isar from Freising to Munich. Always nice to head south so we can drive with the sun on our faces. (It was just muddy)

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August 7, 2022,Fahrradtour

Isar cycle path suitable for seniors: just can't be missed and 3/4 shaded

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July 13, 2023,Isarradweg von Unterföhring nach Freising am Tag des Baumes

The violent night storm that raged a few days ago also gave its best in the Isar floodplain!

The Isar cycle path from Unterföhring to Freising, rightly praised, had an unpleasant surprise in store for us today - especially for those who have a (heavy) e-bike.

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June 8, 2026,Ein frühe Schleife an der Isar: Am frühen Morgen von München über Freising nach München zum Weißwurstfrühstück

I like to set off at dawn. The atmosphere is beautiful and you ride for a long time almost alone on paths that often get quite crowded later.

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April 25, 2026,Schotter, bisserl Asphalt: München nach Freising entlang der Isar

I finally used the long weekend to finish this tour 😂. It's been waiting in the backlog for 7 days... too much to do... fittingly, I've caught a cold 🤧, so the rest of May can only be awesome! The next few days are just a short break for nature! 💪

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