Breisgau & Alsace Wine Road
France, Germany Bike Tours
Bike the Black Forest and along the Rhine
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€813 Rates
Overview
This amazing French and German bike tour takes you through Breisgau, a region in southwestern Germany between the Rhine River and the Black Forest that is known for its fruit orchards and wine. Directly west of Breisgau is Alsace, a region in eastern France, also a world-famous wine region.
Strasbourg is the largest city in Alsace, and Freiburg is the largest city in Breisgau. Freiburg’s sunny climate, scenic location, colorful streets, and marketplace have made it a favorite among regional tourists. Its largest square, the Münsterplatz, is home to the famous red sandstone Gothic Münster Cathedral built from 1200-1530.
Highlights
- Strasbourg
- Freiburg
- Obernai
- St. Hippolyte (castle)
- Ribeauville
- Riquewihr
- Colmar, known as “Little Venice”
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Freiburg
Day 2: Freiburg - Malterdingen/Endingen, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Malterdingen/Endingen - Rust/Ringsheim, 21 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Day 4: Rust/Ringsheim - Strasbourg, 21 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Day 5: Strasbourg - Obernai, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Obernai - St. Hippolyte, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: St. Hippolyte - Colmar/Eguishelm, 16 to 19 mi. (25 to 30 km)
Day 8: Colmar/Eguishelm - Freiburg, 37 mi. (60 km). Departure.* All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday.
Day 1: Arrival in Freiburg
Your bike tour in Germany begins with your arrival in Freiburg. The sunny city at the foot of the Black Forest has a lot to offer: the old part of town with picturesque lanes and the famous Freiburger brooks, cultural monuments like the Abbey, and numerous wine and Vesper lounges for epicureans. Overnight in Freiburg.Day 2: Freiburg - Malterdingen/Endingen, 22 mi. (35 km)
Today's route takes you to the foot of the vineyards of the sunny Kaiserstuhl (emperor's chair). The region is one of the sunniest in Germany and the volcanic earth guarantees good grapes for excellent wine. Your destination is the medieval town of Endingen. Overnight in Endingen or Malterdingen.Day 3: Malterdingen/Endingen - Rust/Ringsheim, 21 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Passing the wine village Sasbach, you’ll start cycling the Rhine. You’ll bike through the green Rhine meadows, sometimes on the embankment of the Rhine, towards Rust. The European Park is located in Rust, which is an amusement park with many attractions. Overnight in Rust.Day 4: Rust/Ringsheim - Strasbourg, 28 to 31 mi. (45 to 50 km)
Today you’ll cycle again through the alluvial land of the Rhine. On the right side, the scenery of the northern Black Forest will accompany you. The beautiful Alsatian metropolis of Straßbourg with its attractive old part of town is the highlight of the day. Overnight in Straßbourg or Kehl, the frontier town on the German side of the river. From Kehl, you can easily go by public transports to Straßbourg.Day 5: Strasbourg - Obernai, 37 mi. (60 km)
You can take your time in the morning for a visit to Straßbourg’s many great attractions. The cycle tour leads you on the euro-cycle track to Molsheim, the hometown of the famous car dynasty Bugatti. Here your route starts along the Alsatian Wine Road. The destination is the wine town Obernai. Overnight in Molsheim or Obernai.Day 6: Obernai - St. Hippolyte, 25 mi. (40 km)
You continue your bike tour in France on the “Route du Vin” in the direction to the South. You cycle through green vineyards and past a few Alsatian villages with multicolored half-timbered houses. Passing Dambach-la-Ville, you’ll reach St. Hippolyte, which lies at the foot of the famous, majestic castle. Overnight in St. Hippolyte.Day 7: St.Hippolyte - Colmar/Eguisheim, 16 to 19 mi. (25 to 30 km)
Your last day of cycling Alsace Wine Road takes you through the romantic towns of Ribeauville and Riquewihr. Finally, you’ll come to Colmar. Discover the picturesque town that is often called “Little Venice” and the beautiful half-timbered houses in the Gerber-road or the world-famous Issenheimer Altar in the Unterlinden Museum. Overnight in Colmar or in the neighboring Eguisheim.Day 8: Colmar/Eguisheim - Freiburg, 37 mi. (60 km). Departure.
Today you cycle the Rhine lowlands passing Breisach with its powerful cathedral and the Tuniberg to go back to Freiburg. After returning the bicycles and retrieving your luggage, your Germany/France bike tour ends.View all our featured bike trips, specials, and news along with 100s of other bike tours in Europe.
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Hotels & Bikes
You can choose between two accommodation categories for this tour:
Comfort: good to very good inns and comfortable hotels with 3- and 4-star level
Standard: good inns and middle class hotels with 3-star levelBicycles
Touring bike
Unisex frames suitable for ladies or men
- Upright but relaxed riding position
- 24-speed (freewheel) touring bike
- Aluminum frame
- Upright handlebar
- Comfortable saddle (different brands, partly gel saddles)
- Shimano gear change
- Flat pedal
- Mechanical or hydraulic brakes (depends on the bike)
- Rear rack
- Mudguard
- 28-inch wheels
Ebike
Unisex frames
- Upright handlebar
- 7-speed (stepless NuVinci-gear shift)
- Centrally located Bosch motor (400 Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack, 36 V (reach approx. 80-100 km in Eco modus and on flat terrain, only in Turbo modus approx. 45 – 50 km)
- Comfortable saddle (different brands, partly gel saddles)
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical or hydraulic brakes (depends on the bike)
- Rear rack
- Mudguard
- 28-inch wheels
Accessories
- Odometer
- 1 waterproof Ortlieb pannier
- 1 handlebar bag (per room)
- Klick fix on all bikes
- Repair kit
- Lock for 2 bikes together (normal bikes)
- Lock directly on all E-bikes
Please note:
*Helmets are not included. You will need to bring your own.
*It is not possible to use one’s own pedals. The inch system of the American pedals does not match our metric system. The screw thread on the bike becomes damaged during modification, and road safety no longer exists. It is therefore forbidden to make modifications on one’s own. This will result in damage costs amounting to approx. €25,- per pedal, which, in the case of unauthorized modifications, must be invoiced.Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet
- Luggage transportation
- 21/24 or 7-speed touring bicycle equipped with 1 pannier bag (per bike) and 1 handlebar bag (per room)
- Detailed route descriptions with maps
- Entrance to the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
- GPS data on request
- Service hotline
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Train ticket Frankfurt to Freiburg
- Lunches and dinners
- Helmet (bring your own)
- Possible visitor’s tax, payable onsite
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Every Sunday from April 20 to October 5, 2023
(Daily departures possible for groups of 4 people or more on request)
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Cat. A Cat. B Double/twin
$ 1567 £ 817 $ 1,395 € 933 kr 142843 ₪ 3848 ¥ 158109 Mex$ 17397 NZ$ 1715 NOK 11194 zł 4126 S$ 1386 kr 11084 $ 1,018
$ 1366 £ 712 $ 1,216 € 813 kr 124471 ₪ 3353 ¥ 137773 Mex$ 15160 NZ$ 1495 NOK 9754 zł 3595 S$ 1208 kr 9659 $ 887
Single room
$ 2172 £ 1133 $ 1,934 € 1293 kr 197959 ₪ 5333 ¥ 219116 Mex$ 24110 NZ$ 2377 NOK 15513 zł 5718 S$ 1921 kr 15361 $ 1,411
$ 1970 £ 1028 $ 1,754 € 1173 kr 179587 ₪ 4838 ¥ 198780 Mex$ 21873 NZ$ 2157 NOK 14073 zł 5187 S$ 1743 kr 13936 $ 1,280
Season supplement (arrivals from May 1 to May 22) $ 385 £ 201 $ 343 € 229 kr 35060 ₪ 944 ¥ 38807 Mex$ 4270 NZ$ 421 NOK 2748 zł 1013 S$ 340 kr 2721 $ 250
$ 334 £ 174 $ 298 € 199 kr 30467 ₪ 821 ¥ 33723 Mex$ 3711 NZ$ 366 NOK 2388 zł 880 S$ 296 kr 2364 $ 217
Season supplement (arrivals from May 23 to Sept. 17)
$ 469 £ 244 $ 417 € 279 kr 42715 ₪ 1151 ¥ 47280 Mex$ 5202 NZ$ 513 NOK 3347 zł 1234 S$ 415 kr 3315 $ 304
$ 435 £ 227 $ 387 € 259 kr 39653 ₪ 1068 ¥ 43891 Mex$ 4829 NZ$ 476 NOK 3107 zł 1145 S$ 385 kr 3077 $ 283
Season supplement (arrivals from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5) $ 385 £ 201 $ 343 € 229 kr 35060 ₪ 944 ¥ 38807 Mex$ 4270 NZ$ 421 NOK 2748 zł 1013 S$ 340 kr 2721 $ 250 $ 334 £ 174 $ 298 € 199 kr 30467 ₪ 821 ¥ 33723 Mex$ 3711 NZ$ 366 NOK 2388 zł 880 S$ 296 kr 2364 $ 217 Extra Options
Electric bike rental $ 202 £ 105 $ 179 € 120 kr 18372 ₪ 495 ¥ 20336 Mex$ 2238 NZ$ 221 NOK 1440 zł 531 S$ 178 kr 1426 $ 131 Komoot navigation package $ 50 £ 26 $ 45 € 30 kr 4593 ₪ 124 ¥ 5084 Mex$ 559 NZ$ 55 NOK 360 zł 133 S$ 45 kr 356 $ 33 Extra nights Freiburg
Per person per night Cat. A Cat. B Double/twin
$ 166 £ 87 $ 148 € 99 kr 15157 ₪ 408 ¥ 16777 Mex$ 1846 NZ$ 182 NOK 1188 zł 438 S$ 147 kr 1176 $ 108
$ 149 £ 78 $ 133 € 89 kr 13626 ₪ 367 ¥ 15082 Mex$ 1660 NZ$ 164 NOK 1068 zł 394 S$ 132 kr 1057 $ 97
Single room
$ 284 £ 148 $ 253 € 169 kr 25874 ₪ 697 ¥ 28639 Mex$ 3151 NZ$ 311 NOK 2028 zł 747 S$ 251 kr 2008 $ 184
$ 212 £ 110 $ 188 € 126 kr 19291 ₪ 520 ¥ 21352 Mex$ 2349 NZ$ 232 NOK 1512 zł 557 S$ 187 kr 1497 $ 138
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This Germany and France bike tour is classified as an easy (with some rolling hills) self-guided hotel tour. Distances per day range from 14 to 35 miles.
Airport Info
Fly into Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
Local Travel
Take a train from Frankfurt Airport to Freiburg. It will take approximately 2 hrs.
Climate
The Breisgau region in Germany and the Alsace region west of this is characterized by a pleasant climate - ideal for cycling! Spring is cool with temperatures warming up to the mid-’20s in June, July, and August. Rainfall can be expected throughout the season. It is recommended to check local weather conditions prior to departure. Please take a look at the estimated rainfall and monthly temperatures for Freiburg below.
Recommended
Extra nights in Freiburg before or after your tour can be arranged. Please see pricing.
Important to know
NAVIGATION PACKAGE
Komoot is the perfect supplement to the travel documents of your bicycle tour. Whether on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer, this app will greatly improve your self-guided tour. The precast route always runs on the main cycle track, if your hotel should be in the neighboring place or a little bit apart, this is stated then either on the hotel list or in the travel documents as a supplement.
LUGGAGE
Luggage transportation is available between 9 am and 5h30 pm daily. There is no limit to the number of luggage pieces.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
This tour is run by Velotours.
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