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Cycling in Grand Est: Routes, Maps & Travel Tips

8Tours
21Stages
1,946 kmTotal Distance
15,613 mTotal Elevation

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8Tours
21Stages
1,946 kmTotal distance
15,613 mTotal elevation gain
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Tours in Grand Est

8 tours · 1,946 km · 15,613 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 · 364 km · 2,915 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

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

Multi-day tour
7 Days · 103 km · 291 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 · 528 km · 2,938 mParis → Freiburg
Cross-border
Hard · Tarmac (0-10% gravel) / Gravel Bike

Region overview

Tours

8

Stages

21

Total distance

1,946 km

Total elevation gain

15,613 m

Country

France

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Quick facts

Terrain

62% Hills, 24% Flat, 14% Mountains

Best months

June, July, August, September

Surfaces

5% Mixed, 19% Mostly Tarmac, 76% Tarmac

Traffic

Quiet

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Top highlights in Grand Est

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  • Krokodil

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    Culture
  • Viewpoint

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  • Ludwigshöhe

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  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse

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    Culture
  • Kanonenplatz

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    Scenic View
  • 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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    Culture
  • 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 Grand Est

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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

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

    7 days

    535 km

  • Freiburg to Nice by Bike: Alpine Crossing via Grand-Saint-Bernard and Col de la Lombarde

    8 days

    783 km

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

    5 days

    528 km

  • Cycling from Freiburg to Bamberg: A Bikepacking Route through the Black Forest, Neckar Valley, Swabian Alb and Franconia

    5 days

    418 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, Grand Est offers diverse terrain for all skill levels.


The best time for cycling in Grand Est 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! Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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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