from Freiburg
to Bamberg
E-Bike: 4h 38 / day
Bike: 6h 10 / day
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.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
418 km
Medium
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5 days
75 km797 m
66 km593 m
109 km908 m
78 km815 m
89 km684 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Freiburg Hauptbahnhof by train or EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg by flight or Freiburg ZOB Airportbus by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Airport
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 52 km · about 1 h 40 min by public transport
Travel from finish
Use Fürth Hauptbahnhof for your return journey. It is about 47 km from the tour finish, so plan a short transfer after the final stage.
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