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Cycling in Alsace: Routes, Maps & Travel Tips

9Tours
23Stages
2,176 kmTotal Distance
17,587 mTotal Elevation

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9Tours
23Stages
2,176 kmTotal distance
17,587 mTotal elevation gain
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Tours in Alsace

9 tours · 2,176 km · 17,587 m
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3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

Multi-day tour
4 Days · 144 km · 725 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Mixed (25-50% gravel) / Gravel Bike

London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

Multi-day tour
8 Days · 239 km · 2,020 mLondon → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

Multi-day tour
2 Days · 153 km · 918 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

Multi-day tour
4 Days · 283 km · 3,852 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

Multi-day tour
3 Days · 244 km · 3,188 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

Multi-day tour
5 Days · 126 km · 786 mFreiburg → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / E-Bike

Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean

Multi-day tour
10 Days · 91 km · 1,505 mBelfort → Nice
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 215 km · 643 mLyon → Freiburg
Cross-border
Medium · Mostly Tarmac (10-25% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

Multi-day tour
5 Days · 205 km · 1,160 mParis → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Region overview

Tours

9

Stages

23

Total distance

2,176 km

Total elevation gain

17,587 m

Country

France

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Quick facts

Terrain

53% Hills, 26% Flat, 21% Mountains

Best months

June, July, August, September

Surfaces

5% Mixed, 26% Mostly Tarmac, 69% Tarmac

Traffic

Quiet

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  • Krokodil

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  • Viewpoint

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  • Ludwigshöhe

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  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse

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  • Kanonenplatz

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  • Monument des Anciens de Tambow

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    History
  • Granit Bleu de Vire

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    Culture
  • Guillaume Tell

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  • Les Mulhousiens

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  • Memorial

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  • La Kunsthalle - Centre d'art contemporain

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  • Musée Historique de Mulhouse

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Top Tours in Alsace

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  • 3-Nation Bikepacking Loop: Through the Swiss Jura from Freiburg to Neuchâtel

    4 days

    469 km

  • London to Freiburg by Bike: The Ultimate 8-Day Trans-European Route

    8 days

    965 km

  • Freiburg to Ribeauvillé Cycling Tour: 2 Days through Kaiserstuhl & Alsace

    2 days

    153 km

  • Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

    4 days

    283 km

  • Freiburg, Alsace & Vosges Cycling Tour: 3 Days via Munster, Markstein & Thann

    3 days

    244 km

  • Freiburg - Colmar Cycling Loop: 5 Days through Alsace, Kaiserstuhl and the Black Forest

    5 days

    315 km

  • Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean

    10 days

    765 km

  • Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

    7 days

    535 km

  • Paris to Freiburg Bike Tour: Five Days Through Champagne, Lorraine, the Vosges and Alsace

    5 days

    528 km

Day rides from Alsace

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

    1 day

    99 km

  • Day 3: Toul → Saint-Die-des-Vosges

    1 day

    106 km

  • Day 2: Châlons-en-Champagne → Toul

    1 day

    140 km

  • Day 1: Trilport → Châlons-en-Champagne

    1 day

    130 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

These routes are recommended for their scenic beauty, cultural significance, and well-maintained cycling infrastructure. Whether you're looking for challenging mountain passes or gentle valley rides, Alsace offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.


The best time for cycling in Alsace typically depends on altitude and weather patterns. Generally, late spring through early autumn (May-September) offers the most favorable conditions for multi-day bike tours. Check individual route details for optimal timing.


Yes! Alsace offers cycling routes for all experience levels. Look for tours with lower daily distances (under 60km) and minimal elevation gain. Many valley routes and bike paths provide excellent beginner-friendly options.


Cycling tours in Alsace range from easy valley rides to challenging alpine adventures. Check each tour's elevation profile, daily distance, and difficulty rating for guidance.


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