Cycling from Augsburg to Freiburg: A Bikepacking Route through Swabia, Stuttgart and the Black Forest

Description

This three-day cycling route links Augsburg, Stuttgart and Freiburg into a sporty bikepacking trip across southern Germany. The route crosses Bavarian Swabia, the Danube plain, the Fils and Neckar corridors, the Gäu region and finally the Black Forest before dropping into the Freiburg basin. Along the way, expect quiet country roads, historic towns, vineyards, forested heights, long descents and strong changes in scenery. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next cycl

Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

This tour is short, but far sportier than a classic weekend spin. The first day in particular is long and requires sensible pacing, while the following stages add their own character through rolling terrain, urban sections and a demanding low-mountain finale. Surfaces are mostly efficient and easy to ride, making the route suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes or lightweight touring setups. Good daily planning matters: start early, choose food stops carefully and keep enough energy in reserve fo...

Start Point

Augsburg

End Point

Freiburg im Breisgau

Country

Germany

Regions

Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Black Forest, Grand Est

Insights

Total Distance

337 km

Difficulty

Hard

Road Type

—

Avg. time

3 days (2-5)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Augsburg - Stuttgart

157 km774 m

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Day 2

Stuttgart - Dunningen

99 km1,576 m

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Day 3

Dunningen - Freiburg im Breisgau

81 km858 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

Take the train to Main Train Station (P). The route starts about 1 km away, so the final stretch should be simple by local transport, taxi or bike.

Major rail hub

Main Train Station (P), 1 km

Travel from finish

Requires planning

The tour finish is not close to a major rail hub, airport or coach hub. Plan extra time for the transfer, a taxi, an overnight stay or an additional ride after the final stage.

The Curated List

Packing List

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