Freiburg to the Vosges Cycling Tour: 4 Days via Petit Ballon & Grand Ballon

Description

This 4-day cycling tour from Freiburg heads into Alsace and takes in two of the defining climbs of the Vosges: Petit Ballon and Grand Ballon. The tour starts with a long stage through the Markgräflerland, the Rhine plain and Alsatian towns to Osenbach. Two fixed mountain loops follow: first on small roads, vineyard slopes, forest and pastures to Petit Ballon, then via Soultzmatt, Guebwiller, Col Amic and the high ground around Grand Ballon. The final day returns to Freiburg via Rouffach, Neuf-Brisach and Breisach. The route combines flat approaches, long climbs, quiet villages, vineyards, pass roads and wide views across the Rhine plain. A compact Freiburg–Alsace–Vosges tour for riders looking for a long weekend with real elevation. Create an account to see all stages, maps, elevation profiles and the full route.

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

The tour works best with light luggage and a clear rhythm: one approach stage, two fixed climbing days, and a calmer return. That keeps the logistics simple without making the riding feel soft. Riders who like a fixed base get two demanding day loops where bags can stay at the accommodation. It makes the mountain stages easier to manage, without taking away the effort. The climbs are long enough for pacing to matter. Lower down, the kilometres often pass quickly, but once the road enters the for...

Start Point

Freiburg

End Point

Freiburg

Country

France, Germany

Regions

Alsace, Baden-Württemberg, Black Forest, Grand Est

At a glance

Distance

283 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

4 days

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Freiburg - Osenbach

93 km573 m

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Day 2

Osenbach Round Trip

57 km153 m

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Day 3

Osenbach Round Trip

63 km1,640 m

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Day 4

Osenbach - Freiburg

71 km1,486 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Paduaallee by train or Freiburg Airport by flight or Freiburg, Ziegelhofstraße by coach or Embarcadère Sans-Souci by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Paduaallee, 1 km

Airport

Freiburg Airport, 3 km

Coach / bus hub

Freiburg, Ziegelhofstraße, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Embarcadère Sans-Souci, 19 km

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: OSENBACH - Mairie by train or OSENBACH - Mairie by coach or Embarcadère Sans-Souci by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

OSENBACH - Mairie, 1 km

Coach / bus hub

OSENBACH - Mairie, 1 km

Ferry terminal

Embarcadère Sans-Souci, 30 km

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