Eguisheim in Alsace, France is a gorgeous town. Flickr:Kiefer

Southern Alsace

Name: Southern Alsace
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts118o2956
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Switzerland, Germany, France Bike Tours

Border Triangle Bike Tour through Switzerland, France and Germany

Tour Type
Self Guided
Skill Level
Easy–Moderate
Length
7–8 days
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Overview
Three countries, three cultures, and a wonderful Mediterranean climate are waiting for you in the Rhine rift between the Alps, the Black Forest, and the Vosges. The blending of these cultures has richly enhanced this region to the benefit of all, with a distinctive cuisine and superb wines.
Wine production has been the mainstay for the locals for centuries and the expertise and success have built prosperous and colorful villages. Come and cycle your way through this unique and picturesque region and experience the Rhine, wine, and culture!
Highlights
- Landscape and nature by the Rhine
- Cities of Basel, Colmar, and Strasbourg or Colmar, Freiburg, and Mulhouse
- Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
- The welcoming and convivial hosts
- The lovely Wine Route cycle paths and along the Rhine and its canal villages
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Itinerary
All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, safe navigation, etc.
8 days from Basel
Day 1: Basel area
Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Departure from Strasbourg or extend your stay!
Day 1: Arrival in Basel area
Arrival in Basel, check in to the hotel, and take the opportunity for sightseeing.
Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim, 26 mi. (42 km)
The Rhine cycle path is ideal to cycle. Your daily objective is to explore the Markgräfler country.
Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
After visiting Villa Urbana and the Maltese’s Castle in Heitersheim you will cycle to Bad Krozingen and his Mineral Thermal springs before you arrive in Freiburg in the Black Forest.
Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 36 mi. (58 km)
As you cycle, you will have views of the 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers rising imposingly over the banks of the Rhine. You cross the Rhine here to Neuf-Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century, octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in the beautiful town of Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the French wine route.
Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 24 mi. (40 km)
You have some more time to visit the art city of Colmar. You drive through cycle tracks and sometimes on traffic-poor side roads and will get Riquewihr. At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 31 mi. (50 km)
Along the wine road, you will discover the villages of Barr, Andlau, and its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr.
Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 24 mi. (40 km)
From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg.
Day 8: Departure
End of tour or extend your stay.
8 days from Freiburg
Day 1: Freiburg
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 25 mi. (41 km)
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Mulhouse area - Basel area, 33 mi. (53 km)
Day 6: Basel area - Müllheim, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 7: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 8: Departure
Day 1: Freiburg
Arrival in Freiburg, check-in at the hotels. You then have the opportunity for free sightseeing for the rest of the day.
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 36 mi. (58 km)
The imposing 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers over the bank of the Rhine. You will cross the Rhine there to Neuf- Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century, octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in beautiful Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the Alsace Wine Route.
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 25 mi. (41 km)
From Colmar, you follow the French Wine Route. The dreamy wine-growing villages, with many Alsatian timber-frame houses, and magnificent medieval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards are areas for unwinding, enjoyment a simply relaxing.
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 mi. (35 km)
From Guebwiller, you ride to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. The largest automobile collection in the world and the Rail & Electricity Museum will inspire everyone, not just technology fans.
Day 5: Mulhouse area - Basel area, 33 mi. (53 km)
The cycle path leads you along the Rhone-Rhine Canal on EuroVelo 6 until Illfurth. Then you will cycle through little villages in the area called Sundgau to Basel.
Day 6: Basel area - Müllheim, 26 mi. (42 km)
The Rhine is ideal for cycling. The goal of the day is Müllheim in the region of Markgräfler.
Day 7: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
After the visit to the Villa Urbana and the Malteserschloss in Heitersheim, we head into the Breisgau. In the treasure chest of Bad Krozingen the mineral and thermal springs await you, before the day fades away in Freiburg, the gateway to the Black Forest.
Day 8: Departure
7 days from Freiburg
Day 1: Freiburg
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 25 mi. (41 km)
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Mulhouse area to Müllheim, 17 mi. (28 km)
Day 6: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 7: Departure from Freiburg
Day 1: Freiburg
Arrival in Freiburg, check in at the hotels and opportunity for free sightseeing.
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 34 mi. (55 km)
The imposing 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers over the bank of the Rhine. You will cross the Rhine there to Neuf- Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century, octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in beautiful Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the Alsace Wine Route.
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 25 mi. (41 km)
From Colmar you follow the French Wine Route. The dreamy wine-growing villages, with many Alsatian timber-frame houses, and magnificent medieval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards are areas for unwinding, enjoyment a simply relaxing.
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 mi. (35 km)
From Guebwiller, you ride to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. The largest automobile collection in the world and the Rail & Electricity Museum will inspire everyone, not just technology fans.
Day 5: Mulhouse area to Müllheim, 17 mi. (28 km)
Cycle to Mulhouse along the typical canal and pedal through extensive woodland to the Rhine. The old fortress at Neuenburg welcomes you to the German side, before continuing to idyllic Müllheim at the foot of the Black Forest.
Day 6: Müllheim - Freiburg, 21 mi. (34 km)
After a visit to the Villa Urbana and the Malteserschloss in Heitersheim, you will head into the Breisgau. In the treasure chest of Bad Krozingen the mineral and thermal springs await you before the day fades away in Freiburg, the gateway to the Black Forest.
Day 7: Departure from Freiburg
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will stay in 3 and 4-star hotels.
Bicycles
Hybrid 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
Unisex electric bike
Aluminum frame (23 kg)
Riser handlebar
Royal Comfort saddle
8-speed (Shimano Nexus)
Centrally located Panasonic motor (36V)
Battery: 555Wh, range approx 110 km average speed on flat terrain
Flat pedals
Shimano V-Brake
Rear rack
Mudguards
28-inch wheels
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
Child bike (6 to 12 years old)
Child transporter KTM (1 to 2 children)
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations according to booked category
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- 7 or 21-speed hybrid bike
- Bike protection
- Detailed travel documents consisting of route book with route descriptions, maps, tourist information (one per room)
- Signposted route
- Service hotline
- GPS tracks
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Helmets (bring your own)
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Local taxes
- Travel Insurance

Dates & Pricing

Season 1: April 1 to April 14
Season 2: April 15 to June 2 | September 30 to October 7
Season 3: June 3 to September 29

Saturday departures

Basel to Strasbourg
Season 1	$ 1955 £ 1039 $ 1,738 € 1183 ₪ 4868 ¥ 181131 NZ$ 2136 NOK 14267 kr 13979 $ 1,294
Season 2	$ 2071 £ 1101 $ 1,840 € 1253 ₪ 5156 ¥ 191849 NZ$ 2262 NOK 15111 kr 14806 $ 1,371
Season 3	$ 2186 £ 1163 $ 1,943 € 1323 ₪ 5444 ¥ 202567 NZ$ 2388 NOK 15956 kr 15634 $ 1,447
Single supplement	$ 659 £ 351 $ 586 € 399 ₪ 1642 ¥ 61092 NZ$ 720 NOK 4812 kr 4715 $ 437

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday departures

Round Trip from Freiburg	8-day	7-day
Season 1	$ 1856 £ 987 $ 1,650 € 1123 ₪ 4621 ¥ 171945 NZ$ 2027 NOK 13544 kr 13270 $ 1,229	$ 1591 £ 846 $ 1,415 € 963 ₪ 3963 ¥ 147447 NZ$ 1738 NOK 11614 kr 11380 $ 1,054
Season 2	$ 1955 £ 1039 $ 1,738 € 1183 ₪ 4868 ¥ 181131 NZ$ 2136 NOK 14267 kr 13979 $ 1,294	$ 1691 £ 899 $ 1,503 € 1023 ₪ 4210 ¥ 156633 NZ$ 1847 NOK 12337 kr 12089 $ 1,119
Season 3	$ 2054 £ 1092 $ 1,826 € 1243 ₪ 5115 ¥ 190318 NZ$ 2244 NOK 14991 kr 14688 $ 1,360	$ 1790 £ 952 $ 1,591 € 1083 ₪ 4456 ¥ 165820 NZ$ 1955 NOK 13061 kr 12798 $ 1,185
Single supplement	$ 709 £ 377 $ 630 € 429 ₪ 1765 ¥ 65685 NZ$ 774 NOK 5174 kr 5069 $ 469	$ 577 £ 307 $ 513 € 349 ₪ 1436 ¥ 53436 NZ$ 630 NOK 4209 kr 4124 $ 382

Extra Options

Bike rental options

Electric bicycle rental

$ 231 £ 123 $ 206 € 140 ₪ 576 ¥ 21436 NZ$ 253 NOK 1688 kr 1654 $ 153

Electric nights

Freiburg, 4 star	$ 157 £ 83 $ 140 € 95 ₪ 391 ¥ 14546 NZ$ 171 NOK 1146 kr 1123 $ 104
Single room	$ 256 £ 136 $ 228 € 155 ₪ 638 ¥ 23732 NZ$ 280 NOK 1869 kr 1832 $ 170
Strasbourg	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.
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We recommend purchasing trip insurance
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self-guided bike tour along the Rhine River. The route follows cycle paths and secondary roads with little traffic outside the towns and villages. More traffic is naturally encountered entering and exiting towns and villages. There are a few days that you will have some hills to climb.
Airport Info
Fly to Basel International Airport (BSL). Another major international airport close to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH), located 49 mi. (79 km) from Basel.
Local Travel
If your arrival airport is Basel, take the airport bus to Basel Bahnhof (central train station). Alternatively, passengers can travel by tram from the airport to the main train station in central Basel. Then, taxi to the first hotel. If your arrival is Zurich Airport, train from Zurich airport to Basel. The SBB travel center is located beneath the Airport Center in the check-in 3 area. It is about a 1 1/2 hour train ride to Basel with no transfers or one transfer, depending on departure time. From the train station, taxi to the hotel at about €15.
Climate
Mild temperatures for the region can be expected. Temperatures start to increase from April, peaking over August and September. Rain can occur throughout the year, so it is a good idea to pack rain gear. Below you will find the average temperatures and rainfall for Freiburg. Please check local weather conditions prior to your arrival.
Important to know
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
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Espace Randonnee.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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K. Hagan
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
This is our third trip with Tripsite and this was our least favorite so far. The scenery was not particularly stunning and in France we were on more roads than we would have preferred. We also stayed in larger cities such as Basel and Freiburg than in previous trips. It is a personal preference, but we prefer the smaller towns such as the ones we encountered on our trip from Amsterdam to Brugge and from Prague to Dresden.
On the positive front, the lodging and equipment were the best that we have had from the three trips. The hotels were quite nice and truly were 4 star accommodations. The bikes had cushy seats and comfortable handlebars. Even the panniers were a step up with easy snap on and off functionality and very good water proofing.
We enjoyed the trip and it was high quality as we have enjoyed with Tripsite. The scenery just wasn't as nice and that's why we rank this as our least favorite of our trips so far. Have no fear, we will go again next year and are already looking at the Barcelona/Girona trip. We love working with Tripsite and will be long-term customers!
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K. Hagan
7 years ago

Verified Reviewer

This is our third trip with Tripsite and this was our least favorite so far. The scenery was not particularly stunning and in France we were on more roads than we would have preferred. We also stayed in larger cities such as Basel and Freiburg than in previous trips. It is a personal preference, but we prefer the smaller towns such as the ones we encountered on our trip from Amsterdam to Brugge and from Prague to Dresden.

On the positive front, the lodging and equipment were the best that we have had from the three trips. The hotels were quite nice and truly were 4 star accommodations. The bikes had cushy seats and comfortable handlebars. Even the panniers were a step up with easy snap on and off functionality and very good water proofing.

We enjoyed the trip and it was high quality as we have enjoyed with Tripsite. The scenery just wasn't as nice and that's why we rank this as our least favorite of our trips so far. Have no fear, we will go again next year and are already looking at the Barcelona/Girona trip. We love working with Tripsite and will be long-term customers!

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Southern Alsace

Switzerland, Germany, France Bike Tours

Border Triangle Bike Tour through Switzerland, France and Germany

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Map

Hotels & Bikes

Accommodations

Bicycles

Hybrid bike

Unisex electric bike

Accessories

Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Dates & Pricing