from Erfurt
to Karlsruhe
E-Bike: 5h 15 / day
Bike: 7h / day
This 4-day cycling tour from Erfurt to Karlsruhe links central Germany, Franconia and Baden in a varied point-to-point route with clear changes from stage to stage. The route leaves Erfurt via Arnstadt and Oberhof, crosses the Thuringian Forest, continues through the Werra valley and Rhön-Grabfeld to Würzburg, then follows the Main-Tauber, Jagst and Neckar areas toward Heilbronn. The final stage leads through the Zabergäu, Kraichgau, Bretten and Durlach into Karlsruhe. Expect low mountains, river valleys, Franconian towns, vineyards, open plateaus and urban finish points. This tour suits riders looking for a sporty Germany cycling route without Alpine passes, but with real climbing and long days. Create an account to see all stages, maps, elevation profiles and the full route.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
381 km
Medium
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4 days
82 km820 m
114 km763 m
106 km1,171 m
79 km613 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Erfurt Hbf by train or Erfurt-Weimar Airport by flight or Schienenersatzverkehr by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Major rail hub
Erfurt Hbf, 0 km
Airport
Erfurt-Weimar Airport, 6 km
Coach / bus hub
Schienenersatzverkehr, 0 km
Ferry terminal
Sperrmauer Hohenwarte, 51 km
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Train Station by train or Segelfluggelände Rheinstetten by flight or Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof by coach or Rheinfähre Neuburg by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Major rail hub
Train Station, 0 km
Airport
Segelfluggelände Rheinstetten, 5 km
Coach / bus hub
Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, 0 km
Ferry terminal
Rheinfähre Neuburg, 11 km
Flat Package
