Bike and Wine Basel to Strasbourg
France, Germany, Switzerland Bike Tours
Bike the Kaiserstuhl and Baden Wine Route, three countries in six days
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6 days
- Prices from€578 Rates
Overview
This bike tour throughout France, Germany, and Switzerland begins in Basel, the swiss metropolis of culture, situated at the Upper Rhine. The terrific medieval ambience at the so-called Rhine Knee, which is the name of a few very distinctive bends in the Rhine River, is a wonderful starting point for your tour. Of course, Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, and Freiburg, are worth visiting, too. In between you always find picturesque towns such as Lahr, Müllheim, or Offenbach, which leave their own romantic marks on the visitor.
The Rhine valley is a real paradise for cyclists with well-constructed cycle paths that lead downstream. Sometimes the routes are totally flat and sometimes they are slightly hilly between the Black Forest and the Vosges and between the Odenwald and the Palatinate Forest.
Enjoy the beautiful landscape and the mild climate! Not many regions offer such varied cultural treasures. One picturesque scene succeeds the other on the selected routes. You will enjoy cycling through the meadows of the Rhine and through the orchards in the Markgräfler Land region, along the vineyards of Baden and Rhine-Hesse, and along the river Neckar.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Individual arrival in Basel individual arrival
Day 2: Basel – Müllheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Müllheim – Freiburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Freiburg – Ettenheim, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Ettenheim – Strasbourg, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 6: Strasbourg individual departureAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Basel
On arrival in Basel, the Swiss metropolis of culture, you find one of the most beautiful and intact historical centers of Europe. Stroll along the picturesque Rhine terraces to the cathedral,the colorful City Hall, and the romantic quarter St. Alban.Day 2: Basel – Müllheim, 31 mi. (50 km)
Idyllic branches of the old Rhine and typical French canals lead through the Petite Camargue. Leaving Neuenburg, you only have to cover a few more kilometers until your reach Müllheim in the wine region, Markgräfler Land, the impressive destination of this day.Day 3: Müllheim – Freiburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Having visited the Roman museum Villa Urbana and the castle of the Knights Hospitaller at Heiter- sheim, you head for the Breisgau region. In Bad Krozingen, a real jewel of the Breisgau, there is more to enjoy than just the mineral thermal springs. The day ends in Freiburg, the gate to the Black Forest.Day 4: Freiburg – Ettenheim, 28 mi. (45 km)
The small river Dreisam leads to the foot of the mountain range Kaiserstuhl and its orchards. At the confluence of the rivers Dreisam and Elz, beer has been brewed for more than 200 years. The first settlements of this area date back to 5000 B.C. The destination of this day is the baroque city of Ettenheim, in the district of the Ortenaukreis. Here, you can visit the abbey.Day 5: Ettenheim – Strasbourg, 34 mi. (55 km)
At the edge of the Black Forest, mills and wine-growing have a long tradition.. Between the half- timbered houses in Lahr many important inventions were made. In Offenbach, you witness the baroque splendor and half-timbered architecture. At Kehl, you cross the Rhine to get to France and Strasbourg.Day 6: Strasbourg, individual departure
The romantic city of Strasbourg with its famous cathedral, the tanner‘s district Petite France, the Palais Rohan, the canals of the river Ill and the European Parliament invites you to stay a few more days. Extra nights are always recommended!If you’re looking for a different flavor, check out our full list of bike tours in Europe or view all our featured bicycle tours, specials, and news.
Accommodation
Overnight stays in selected 3 star hotels.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights in selected 3 star hotels
- Breakfast
- Bike rental
- Luggage transfers
- GPS tracks and routes
- 7 day service hotline
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals (lunches can be included for an additional cost)
- Bicycle protection
- Trip Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrivals daily from April 12 to October 13, 2019
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.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2019 pricing coming soon!
Extra Options
Dinners included: $ 277 £ 145 $ 247 € 165 kr 25263 ₪ 680 ¥ 27954 Mex$ 3073 NZ$ 303 NOK 1977 zł 729 S$ 245 kr 1959 $ 180
Electric bicycle rental: $ 168 £ 88 $ 149 € 100 kr 15311 ₪ 412 ¥ 16942 Mex$ 1862 NZ$ 184 NOK 1198 zł 442 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 109
*Return transfer, Strasbourg to Basel (incl. bicycle): $ 166 £ 87 $ 148 € 99 kr 15158 ₪ 408 ¥ 16772 Mex$ 1844 NZ$ 182 NOK 1186 zł 438 S$ 147 kr 1176 $ 108
*minimum of two people required to book.
Extra nights
Strasbourg: $ 89 £ 46 $ 79 € 53 kr 8115 ₪ 219 ¥ 8979 Mex$ 987 NZ$ 97 NOK 635 zł 234 S$ 79 kr 629 $ 58
Single supplement: $ 69 £ 36 $ 61 € 41 kr 6278 ₪ 169 ¥ 6946 Mex$ 764 NZ$ 75 NOK 491 zł 181 S$ 61 kr 487 $ 45
Basel: $ 153 £ 80 $ 136 € 91 kr 13933 ₪ 375 ¥ 15417 Mex$ 1695 NZ$ 167 NOK 1090 zł 402 S$ 135 kr 1081 $ 99
Single supplement: $ 79 £ 41 $ 70 € 47 kr 7196 ₪ 194 ¥ 7963 Mex$ 875 NZ$ 86 NOK 563 zł 208 S$ 70 kr 558 $ 51
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided bike tour. The route is mostly flat along the Rhine but sometimes slightly hilly along the Baden Wine route, along cycle paths, and paved routes, away from traffic.
Airport Info
Fly to Basel/Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Frankfurt/Main or Frankfurt Hahn
Local Travel
Train to main station in Basel. Taxi to your first hotel approx. €10. Public transport at the day of arrival and departure for free.
Climate
Average high/low temperature in °F for the area is: April 57/39º, May 65/46º, June 71/52º, July 75/56º, August 73/56º, September 68/51º , and October 59/43º.
Recommended
Extra nights in Basel or Strasbourg!
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Bike Touring.de.
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