Breisgau & Alsace Wine Road
France, Germany Bike Tours
Bike the Black Forest and along the Rhine
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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, 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.
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
$ 1524 £ 819 $ 1,364 € 933 ₪ 3765 ¥ 142058 NZ$ 1675 NOK 11295 kr 11114 $ 1,018
$ 1328 £ 714 $ 1,189 € 813 ₪ 3281 ¥ 123787 NZ$ 1459 NOK 9842 kr 9685 $ 887
Single room
$ 2112 £ 1135 $ 1,891 € 1293 ₪ 5217 ¥ 196871 NZ$ 2321 NOK 15653 kr 15403 $ 1,411
$ 1916 £ 1030 $ 1,715 € 1173 ₪ 4733 ¥ 178600 NZ$ 2106 NOK 14201 kr 13973 $ 1,280
Season supplement (arrivals from May 1 to May 22) $ 374 £ 201 $ 335 € 229 ₪ 924 ¥ 34867 NZ$ 411 NOK 2772 kr 2728 $ 250
$ 325 £ 175 $ 291 € 199 ₪ 803 ¥ 30300 NZ$ 357 NOK 2409 kr 2371 $ 217
Season supplement (arrivals from May 23 to Sept. 17)
$ 456 £ 245 $ 408 € 279 ₪ 1126 ¥ 42480 NZ$ 501 NOK 3378 kr 3324 $ 304
$ 423 £ 227 $ 379 € 259 ₪ 1045 ¥ 39435 NZ$ 465 NOK 3136 kr 3085 $ 283
Season supplement (arrivals from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5) $ 374 £ 201 $ 335 € 229 ₪ 924 ¥ 34867 NZ$ 411 NOK 2772 kr 2728 $ 250 $ 325 £ 175 $ 291 € 199 ₪ 803 ¥ 30300 NZ$ 357 NOK 2409 kr 2371 $ 217 Extra Options
Electric bike rental $ 196 £ 105 $ 175 € 120 ₪ 484 ¥ 18271 NZ$ 215 NOK 1453 kr 1430 $ 131 Komoot navigation package $ 49 £ 26 $ 44 € 30 ₪ 121 ¥ 4568 NZ$ 54 NOK 363 kr 357 $ 33 Extra nights Freiburg
Per person per night Cat. A Cat. B Double/twin
$ 162 £ 87 $ 145 € 99 ₪ 399 ¥ 15074 NZ$ 178 NOK 1199 kr 1179 $ 108
$ 145 £ 78 $ 130 € 89 ₪ 359 ¥ 13551 NZ$ 160 NOK 1077 kr 1060 $ 97
Single room
$ 276 £ 148 $ 247 € 169 ₪ 682 ¥ 25732 NZ$ 303 NOK 2046 kr 2013 $ 184
$ 206 £ 111 $ 184 € 126 ₪ 508 ¥ 19185 NZ$ 226 NOK 1525 kr 1501 $ 137
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.Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Velotours.
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