South Alsace Roundtrip

Tour of the border triangle

from 1.149,00 €
280 km
6 Nächte

6 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 2

Level 2 - Leisure bikers: Slightly rolling, light hilly terrain, few uphill stretches, average physical condition required. >>all Level 2 tours
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

The picturesque city of Freiburg is the starting point for your tour. At the Rhine knee you can enjoy one of the most beautiful and well preserved medieval old towns in Europe. The Rhine passes through beautiful natural landscapes, the impressive mountain ranges of the Black Forest, always firmly in view of the Baden wine route and Freiburg with its picturesque old town.

On the other side of the Rhine, Colmar is waiting, the capital of Alsace wines. Through picturesque and typically French countryside, the River Lauch and the many canals flow round the old town with its cathedral, tanners’ quarter and the former fishermen’s’ quarter of Little Venice. At the foot of the Vosges Mountains, you cycle along the French wine route, through dreamy villages with many Alsatian timber-frame houses and almost perfectly preserved mediaeval town centres. Mulhouse and its area, the European capital of technical museums, is dominated by the architectural diversity from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the period of promoterism and modern times.

Route

Tour profile / level 2

You will cycle mainly on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on little secondary roads without much traffic.

Day 1: Freiburg im Breisgau

Individual arrival.

Day 2: Freiburg im Breisgau – Colmar, approx. 60 km

The 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers imposingly over the bank of the Rhine. You cross the Rhine here 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 French wine route.

Day 3: Colmar – Guebwiller, approx. 35 - 45 km

From Colmar we follow the French wine route. The dreamy wine-growing villages, with many Alsatian timber-frame houses, and magnificent mediaeval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards are areas for unwinding, enjoyment and simply relaxing.

Day 4: Guebwiller – Mulhouse, approx. 35 - 50 km

From Guebwiller, you ride to Ungersheim, till the Ecomusee d’Alsace. From here, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse with its old town full of change. The largest automobile collection in the world and the Rail & Electricity Museum will inspire everyone, not just technology fans.

Day 5: Mulhouse – Basel, approx. 55 km

On the Euro-vélo 6 cycle path, follow the Rhône-Rhine canal to Illfurth and then cross the tranquil Sundgau. This region in the extreme south of Alsace is characterised by its beautiful half-timbered farmhouses, its many ponds and its shimmering landscapes. Finally, you will reach the Swiss city of Basel, which boasts a strong artistic identity and a high-quality cultural programme.

Day 6: Basel – Müllheim, approx. 45 km

When you leave Basel, follow the cycle route north, parallel to the Rhine. You will reach Müllheim, where you can visit the Markgräfler Museum and the church of St. Martin with its 14th-century frescoes. From Müllheim, Badenweiler is very easy to reach: its castle and the remains of Roman baths are well worth a detour.

Day 7: Müllheim – Freiburg im Breisgau, approx. 35 km

On this stage, you can visit the Villa Urbana and the castle of the Order of Malta in Heitersheim. Then the pretty spa town of Bad Krozingen at the gateway to the Black Forest. From there, the route heads towards Freiburg im Breisgau.

Day 8: Freiburg im Breisgau

Individual departure or extension

Services

7 nights in rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
GPS Tracks available
Maps and information material per room
Bike insurance included with bike rental
For the environment’s benefit: If you choose our digital route book version, you will receive a € 20,- discount per room as a thank you gift!

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Dates

Merkmale

S1 29.03. - 11.04.25

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S2 12.04. - 30.04.25

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S3 01.05. - 11.05.25

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S2 12.05. - 30.05.25

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S3 31.05. - 26.09.25

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S2 27.09. - 11.10.25

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Extras

Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
0-5,99 years	-100%
6-11,99 years	-50%
12-14,99 years	-25%
15-99 years	-10%

Bicycle & equipment
21-speed-bike	99
E-bike	269
Rental bike insurance	incl.

Additional night
Freiburg im Breisgau (dbl/sgl)	119/169

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Predominantly well-chosen 3-4 star hotels with a private and family atmosphere and the quite personal care. Here you can enjoy the worldwide known French guest friendliness.

Freiburg im Breisgau: Hotel Stadt Freiburg
Colmar: Beauséjour, Paul&Pia
Guebwiller: Le Bollenberg, Le Lac
Mulhouse: Le Bristol
Basel: Hotel Rochat, The Passage
Müllheim: Garni Schacherer, Gasthof Engel

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles including panniers

The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.

You can choose between the following bikes:

21-speed-bike with hand brakes Unisex or mens frame (from 165cm up)
E-Bikes

To the complete equipment belongs of course also suitable accessories: Saddle bag, handlebar bag, service set with tool and spare tube, air pump, and lock.

E-bike

By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Basel/Mulhouse (MLH), approx. 120 km
A shuttle-service to the central station of Freiburg leaves the airport hourly.

Arrival by car

Parking: parking garage at arrival hotel, approx. € 10,-/day, no reservation possible, payable locally.

Arrival by train

Train station: Freiburg
Take the train until the central station: "Freiburg Hauptbahnhof". You may either take a taxi to the hotel or the tramway Nr.4 Direction "Freiburg Messe". At the tram stop "Berliner Allee" you will need to leave the tram and walk to the hotel (across the street).

Videos

Travel stories

5,6 of 6 Stars | 2

We found everything about the trip, booking, organization and support to our liking...D.W. 10/18

5,2 09.10.2023 | Jill P. South Alsace Roundtrip

Biking through vineyards and villages

Beautiful early autumn weather made the South Alsace bike trip a wonderful experience! Charming towns and gorgeous vineyards lined the route. The directions were comprehensive, if a bit tricky -- for that reason I highly recommend future travelers use ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 4
Per-Tour information 4
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 5
Route description 4
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 5

5,4 19.10.2018 | Dana W. South Alsace Roundtrip

October cycle tour on the South Alsace Route

We found everything about the trip, booking, organization and support to our liking with one exception. For our accommodation in Mulhouse we were booked at the Hotel au Cheval Blanc. While the hotel and service was quite good we were not pleased to be ...

Overall satisfaction 5
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 5
Per-Tour information 5
Accomodation 5
Board 5
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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South Alsace Roundtrip

Tour of the border triangle

South Alsace Roundtrip

Tour of the border triangle