Southern Alsace - Basel to Strasbourg

Day 1: Arrival in Eurodistrict of Basel area
Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim area, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km)
Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 25 or 34 mi. (40 or 55 km)
​Day 8: Departure from Strasbourg or extend your stay!

Day 1: Arrival in the Eurodistrict of Basel area
Your journey begins in the trinational Eurodistrict of Basel, where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet. You’ll stay in either Saint-Louis (France) or Weil am Rhein (Germany), both just minutes from Switzerland’s third-largest city. Basel is known for its medieval old town, its vibrant mix of modern and historic architecture, and over 40 museums, including the Kunstmuseum and Fondation Beyeler. A relaxed bike ride is the perfect way to explore the city’s highlights, from the Rathaus on Marktplatz to the banks of the Rhine.

Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim area, 28 mi. (45 km) 
Leaving Basel, follow the cycle route along the Rhine into Germany’s Baden wine region. Your destination is Müllheim, where the Markgräfler Museum showcases local history and the St. Martin Church preserves 14th-century frescoes. Just a short detour brings you to Badenweiler, home to the ruins of a Roman bath complex and a hilltop castle overlooking the Black Forest foothills.

Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
Today’s ride passes through Heitersheim, with its Villa Urbana Roman site and the former Order of Malta castle. Continue through Bad Krozingen, a spa town famous for its thermal baths, before reaching Freiburg im Breisgau, often called the gateway to the Black Forest. The city is known for its Gothic cathedral, lively university atmosphere, and eco-friendly urban design. From the Schlossberg hill, you can watch the sun set over the rooftops, with views stretching to the Vosges Mountains in France.

Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Follow the Breisgau-Radweg bike path to Breisach am Rhein, where the cathedral dominates the skyline above medieval lanes. Crossing into France, stop in Neuf-Brisach, a Vauban fortress town built in the 17th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines. Its historic center is one of the best preserved in France, with canals, colorful half-timbered houses, and landmarks like the Unterlinden Museum, which houses the Isenheim Altarpiece, a masterpiece of Renaissance art.

Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 25 mi. (40 km)
Leaving Colmar, you join the famous Alsace Wine Route. Vineyards stretch at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, dotted with villages that have shaped the region’s winemaking tradition for centuries. Stops include Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, both voted “Favorite Village of the French” in recent years. These towns are known for their cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and family-run wineries producing world-class Rieslings and Gewürztraminers.

Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km) 
Continue along the Wine Route through villages steeped in tradition. Hunawihr is known for its fortified church and stork reintroduction center, while Ribeauvillé combines medieval towers with local wine cellars. In Bergheim, you can stroll intact town walls, and in Andlau, visit the remains of its Romanesque abbey. The day ends in or near Obernai, a town famous for its Renaissance square, colorful houses, and strong Alsatian identity.

Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 25 or 34 mi. (40 or 55 km)
Cycling north, stop in Rosheim to admire the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul church, a jewel of Alsatian Romanesque architecture. In Molsheim, once the home of Bugatti, you join the Bruche Canal cycle path leading directly into Strasbourg. The city’s historic center, the Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with landmarks including the Gothic cathedral, the medieval quarter of La Petite France, and centuries of cultural influences. Strasbourg’s role as the European capital and its renowned Alsatian cuisine make it the perfect finale to the journey.

Day 8: Departure from Strasbourg
After breakfast, your tour ends in Strasbourg. Extend your stay to explore more of Alsace and its cycle paths, or return home with memories of vineyards, river landscapes, and the cultural crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Accommodations

This tour includes 3 nights in comfortable 3-star hotels and 4 nights in carefully selected 4-star hotels, offering a balance of convenience and comfort throughout your stay.

Bicycles

Standard bike

Unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright position

• Aluminum frame
• Flat handlebar
• Royal Comfort saddle
• 7 or 21-speed (Shimano Alivia). 7-speed with back-pedaling brake hub.
• Flat pedal
• Shimano V-Brake
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Men's bike on request

Unisex electric bike

• Aluminum frame (23 kg)
• On-board computer with LCD display will indicate your speed, distance, battery charge status and other data.
• Royal Comfort saddle
• 8-speeds integrated into the hub
• Bosch Active Line motors
• Battery: Bosch power pack 500 Wh, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain
• Flat pedals
• Shimano Déore disc brakes front and rear, backpedaling
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheel

Accessories

Additional accessories

• Handlebar bag with map holder (waterproof)
• Rear bag (waterproof)
• Repair kit with small tools and spare inner tube
• Bicycle pump
• Key or combination padlock
• Odometer

Please note: Helmets are not included. You will need to bring your own.

Supplemental accessories

On request:

• Child seat (9 month - 6 years old)
• Child bike (3 to 8 years old)
• Child transporter KTM (1 to 2 children)
• Tag a long (3 to 6 years old)