Breisgau & Alsace Wine Road
France, Germany Bike Tours
Bike the Black Forest and along the Rhine
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- Length8 days
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Overview
This amazing France and Germany 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.
Whereas Strasbourg is the largest city in Alsace, 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, 20 mi. (33 km)
Day 3: Malterdingen/Endingen - Rust/Ringsheim, 21 to 29 mi. (34 to 47 km)
Day 4: Rust/Ringsheim - Strasbourg, 29 to 32 mi. (47 to 52 km)
Day 5: Strasbourg - Obernai, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 6: Obernai - St. Hippolyte, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: St. Hippolyte - Colmar/Eguishelm, 14 to 18 mi. (23 to 29 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 the 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, 20 mi. (33 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 29 mi. (34 to 47 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, 29 to 32 mi. (47 to 52 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 with public transports to Straßbourg.Day 5: Strasbourg - Obernai, 35 mi. (57 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 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, 14 to 18 mi. (23 to 29 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.
Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations in 3 and 4-star hotels and guesthouses, mainly centrally located.
Bicycles
Touring bike
Unisex/ladies and men's frames
- Upright but relaxed riding position
- 7-speed (backpedal break) or 21/24-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.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet
- Luggage transportation
- 21/24 or 7-speed touring bicycle
- Detailed route descriptions with maps
- 1 cup of coffee or hot chocolate + 1 piece of Black Forest cherry tart in Freiburg
- 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, 2021
(Possible daily for groups of 4 people or more on request)
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Double/twin: $ 1106 £ 629 $ 1,088 € 694 NZ$ 1192 kr 7151 $ 860
Single room: $ 1553 £ 882 $ 1,527 € 974 NZ$ 1673 kr 10036 $ 1,207
Season supplement (arrivals from May 1 to May 31): $ 222 £ 126 $ 218 € 139 NZ$ 239 kr 1432 $ 172
Season supplement (arrivals from June 1 to Aug 31): $ 301 £ 171 $ 296 € 189 NZ$ 325 kr 1947 $ 234
Season supplement (arrivals from Sept 1 to Oct 5): $ 222 £ 126 $ 218 € 139 NZ$ 239 kr 1432 $ 172
Extra Options
E-bike rental: $ 167 £ 95 $ 165 € 105 NZ$ 180 kr 1082 $ 130
Extra night Freiburg (price is per person/night): $ 120 £ 68 $ 118 € 75 NZ$ 129 kr 773 $ 93
Single room: $ 174 £ 99 $ 171 € 109 NZ$ 187 kr 1123 $ 135
Komoot navigation system: $ 48 £ 27 $ 47 € 30 NZ$ 52 kr 309 $ 37
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.
Important to know
Komoot Navigation:
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:
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) 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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