Self Guided From
€698
  • "Little Venice" quarter of Colmar
  • views of Alps, Vosges and Black Forest mountains
  • wine, food, and villages of Alsace Wine Route
8 Days
7 Nights
256 Total kms
42.666666666667 km/day (avg)
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A cycling tour which passes through the wine producing regions of three countries with the start and end points of two quintessentially European cities (Basel and Strasbourg). In 256 km a wide range of natural and cultural landscapes and destinations are covered ranging from canals and architecture of modern city centers to the castles and abbeys that dot the picturesque countrysides. All along this tour you will have views of three different mountain chains, and pass through famous vineyards and charming medieval towns while having time to enjoy the cultural and culinary delights of this unique corner of of Europe. This is an easy to moderate difficulty tour follows much of the Baden and Alsace wine routes and Bruche canal cycle paths and otherwise utilizes many quiet and low traffic secondary roads.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival
to
Basel

Arrival in Saint-Louis/Basel, check in at the hotel and an opportunity for sightseeing.
Day
2
Basel
to
Müllheim

An easy start to the tour on the cycling freindly Rhine cycle path. The objective of the day is Markgräflerland ("The Tuscany of Germany") an area known for its vineyards and especially for the unique white wine grape variety of Gutedel, also known as Chasselas.
42km
Day
3
Müllheim
to
Freiburg

After the visit to the Villa Urbana and the Maltese’s Castle in Heitersheim you will cycle to Bad Krozingen and visit the mineral thermal springs there before arriving to Freiburg in the Black Forest.
34km
Day
4
Freiburg
to
Colmar

Begin the day viewing the the imposing 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers on 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 the Colmar, one of the most delightful towns on the Alsace wine route.
55km
Day
5
Colmar
to
Riquewihr

Time in the morning to explore the fascinating town of Colmar. Afterwards cycle on cycle paths and secondary roads to Riquewihr. Here at the foot of the Vosges Mountains you will pass through the wine making villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
39km
Day
6
Riquewihr
to
Obernai

Along the wine road you will pass through the charming villages of Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau (and its abbey) and Barr.
49km
Day
7
Obernai
to
Strasbourg

From Obernai, on the cycle track along the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg.
37km
Day
8
Strasbourg
to
Departure

End of your tour or additional day extension.

FAQs

  • • accommodation in the selected category
    • breakfast
    • luggage transfer
    • detailed travel information
    • Espace Randonnée signposting
    • GPS data available
    • rental bike insurance
    • hotline service

  • • bike rental
    • half board (can be booked)
    • train transfers
    • museum and other entry fees
     

Prices

Low Season
06
Apr
26
Apr

Low Season
28
Sep
05
Oct

Mid Season
27
Apr
24
May

Mid Season
31
Aug
27
Sep

High Season
25
May
30
Aug

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €698€698€738€738€768
Adult Single €948€948€988€988€1018
Premium Adult Double €768€768€808€808€838
Adult Single €1083€1083€1123€1123€1153

Extras

Bike rental €75
e-Bike rental €180
Half board €160/175
Extra Nights Available / shared y
Extra Nights Available / single y
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