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

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

    from Freiburg

    to Bamberg

    E-Bike: 4h 38 / day

    Bike: 6h 10 / day

    418 kmDistance
    3,797 mElevation
    5 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    5Stages
    Tubingen
    ClimbsRiverside
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    This five-day cycling route links Freiburg and Bamberg into a varied bikepacking journey across southern Germany. The route leads through the Elz Valley and the Black Forest to Alpirsbach, continues into the Neckar Valley towards Tübingen, crosses the Fils Valley and Ostalb to Aalen, then rolls through Franconian hills towards Bamberg. Expect half-timbered towns, river valleys, forested heights, Alb views, quiet country roads and historic cities. A compact tour for riders who want to explore southern Germany by bike. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next cycling trip.

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    Route

    Start Point
    Freiburg
    End Point
    Bamberg
    Country
    Germany
    Regions
    Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Black Forest, Grand Est

    At a glance

    Distance

    418 km

    Difficulty

    Medium

    Road type

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    Duration

    5 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Freiburg - Alpirsbach

      75 km797 m

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    €40.00
    Freiburg - Alpirsbach
    Alpirsbach - Tübingen
    Tübingen - Aalen
    Aalen - Ansbach
    Ansbach - Bamberg

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