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Day 4: Saint-Die-des-Vosges → Freiburg

from Saint-Die-des-Vosges

to Freiburg

99 kmDistance
530 mElevation Gain
Difficulty
Traffic
Saint-Die-des-Vosges - Freiburg

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Description

First crossing the Vosges. We rode a lot on the roads that have been ridden by the Tour de France the same year. Perfect tarmac! After riding into Germany, we had to cross the Kaiserstuhl and made it to Freiburg.

Route

99.0 km from Saint-Die-des-Vosges to Freiburg, 530 m climbing, medium difficulty

Start Point
Saint-Die-des-Vosges
End Point
Freiburg
Country
France, Germany
Regions
Alsace, Baden-Württemberg, Champagne
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At a glance

Distance

99 km

Difficulty

Medium

Ascent

530 m

Best time to ride

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Before dark

Riding on
18 km/h
Average speed

About 7h 23m on the bike, with short stops

11h 4m of daylight at the finish

Packing list

Bike-specific essentials. Pack light, ride more.

Hotel

Everything you need for a comfortable cycling trip when staying in hotels or guesthouses.

Bags & setup

  • Frame bag, seat pack or panniers
  • Small handlebar bag for valuables
  • Dry bags or zip bags

Clothing

  • Cycling shorts or bib shorts
  • Cycling jersey or quick-dry shirt
  • Light insulation layer
  • Rain jacket
  • Socks and underwear
  • Gloves
  • Buff or thin hat
  • Off-bike clothes for the evening

Tools & spares

  • Spare tube
  • Tyre levers
  • Mini pump or CO₂ inflator
  • Multitool
  • Patch kit
  • Chain quick link
  • Small bottle of chain lube
  • Zip ties and a little tape

Navigation & power

  • Smartphone or GPS device
  • Handlebar mount
  • Charging cables
  • Power bank
  • Offline route or GPX file
  • Front and rear lights

Food & water

  • Water bottles
  • Bars, nuts or other snacks
  • Small emergency food supply
  • Electrolytes for heat or long stages

Personal items & documents

  • ID or passport
  • Bank card and some cash
  • Health insurance card
  • Sunscreen
  • First-aid kit
  • Personal medication
  • Toothbrush and small toiletries

Camping extras

Additional gear for bike trips with camping.

Sleep system

  • Lightweight tent, bivy or tarp
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Inflatable pillow or stuff sack
  • Earplugs

Cooking & food

  • Small stove
  • Fuel
  • Pot or cup
  • Spoon or spork
  • Lighter
  • Lightweight meals
  • Water filter or purification tablets if needed

Camp basics

  • Headlamp
  • Small microfibre towel
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash bag
  • Extra dry bag for wet gear

Tip Pack for the conditions, your route and the duration of your ride. Less weight means more freedom to go further.

Saint-Die-des-Vosges - Freiburg