Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Model of Allianz Arena
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Munich - a bicycle-friendly city
Sport & Wellness
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Hiking
exhaust fumes and noise
(see p71)
. Check with the ADFC
(the German cycling association)
for a wide selection of cycling
tours in and around Munich.
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www.adfc-bayern.de
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(089) 55 35 75
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Climbing
There are many beautiful hiking
trails in and around Munich that
make for easy walking
(see p70)
. If
you prefer a more extreme chal-
lenge, take a trip to the nearby
Alps for mountain hiking. For infor-
mation on hiking routes, contact
the Deutscher Alpenverein
(German Alp Association).
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www.alpenverein.de • (089) 14 00 30
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Inline Skating
With the magnificent Alps on
the doorstep, rock climbers have
plenty of opportunities to indulge
in their passion. Munich also
offers several artificial climbing
walls to practise on before head-
ing off to try out a real rock face.
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http://klettern-muenchen.de
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Golfing
The Englischer Garten is a fine
place for inline skating, as are the
specially marked paths in Olympia-
park
(see pp18-19)
. For those who
prefer a group dynamic, Munich's
Blade Nights, held on selected
city streets every Monday night
from May to September - weath-
er permitting - are a fun option.
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www.muenchner-blade-night.de
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Jogging
Golfing has become a popu-
lar sport in Munich and the sur-
rounding area. Golf lovers can
choose from among more than
40 golf courses that are located
in the vicinity of the Bavarian
capital.
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www.golf-eschenried.de
Munich boasts many small
and large parks
(see pp38-9)
that
are perfect for jogging. The most
beautiful paths are to be found in
the Englischer Garten and along
the banks of the Isar. If you don't
like to jog on your own, Road-
Runners, a local organization, will
put you in touch with a group of
runners at your level.
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www.mrrc.de
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Cycling
Allianz Arena
The Allianz Arena in Fröttmaning,
in the north of Munich, was built
for the city's two football clubs.
Designed by architects Herzog
and de Meuron, the transparent
façade can be illuminated in
white, red, or blue (the colours of
the clubs). Holding 66,000 specta-
tors, the stadium includes an
enormous food court with two
club restaurants (each seating
1,500), a family restaurant, a
self-serve restaurant, a press
cafeteria, and a café bar. The
stadium can be reached by
underground line U6.
Home to one of the best
cycling-path networks in Europe,
Munich has several “green lungs,”
where you can enjoy a bike ride
without the nuisance of car
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For more information on the Allianz Arena, visit
www.allianz-arena.de
