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

from Freiburg

to Freiburg

E-Bike: 3h 58 / day

Bike: 5h 16 / day

153 kmDistance
918 mElevation
2 DaysDuration
Difficulty
2Stages
Petit Ballon
Bucket-list climbs
Climbs
Cross-border
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Description

This 2-day cycling tour from Freiburg to Ribeauvillé and back links the Kaiserstuhl, the Rhine plain and the Alsace Wine Route in a short, easy-to-reach weekend ride. The first stage runs via Bötzingen, Endingen and Sasbach into France, then continues through Marckolsheim, Guémar and Bergheim to the edge of the Vosges. On day two, the route first stays among the wine villages around Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Ammerschwihr before returning via Trois-Épis, Colmar, Neuf-Brisach, Breisach and Freiburg. The tour combines fast flat kilometres, Alsatian villages, vineyards, short climbs and clear transitions between the Black Forest, the Rhine and the Vosges. A strong choice for riders looking for a compact Freiburg–Alsace cycling trip with simple logistics and real landscape variety. Create an account to see all stages, maps, elevation profiles and the full route.

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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 a good fit when one free weekend should still feel like a proper short cycling trip. The first day rides mostly fast and controlled: plenty of lowland kilometres, few technical sections, regular places for breaks and a clear line toward France. With light luggage, it is easy to cover distance without constantly losing rhythm. The second day is longer and more varied. After the start, the route first stays close to the slopes, uses smaller roads and collects most of its elevation in ...
Start Point
Freiburg
End Point
Freiburg
Country
France, Germany
Regions
Alsace, Baden-Württemberg, Black Forest, Grand Est

At a glance

Distance

153 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

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Duration

2 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Freiburg - Ribeauvillé

    56 km242 m

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  • Day 2
    Ribeauvillé - Freiburg

    97 km676 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Arrival and departure

Very easy access

This round trip has several good access options: Paduaallee by train or Freiburg Airport by flight or Ziegelhofstraße by coach or Embarcadère Sans-Souci by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin, onward journey and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Paduaallee, 1 km

Airport

Freiburg Airport, 3 km

Coach / bus hub

Ziegelhofstraße, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Embarcadère Sans-Souci, 19 km

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