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Alps Cycle Route: An 8-Day Bike Tour from Freiburg to Venice

from Freiburg

to Venice

E-Bike: 5h 16 / day

Bike: 7h 02 / day

726 kmDistance
8,228 mElevation
8 DaysDuration
Difficulty
8Stages
Milan Cathedral
Bucket-list climbs
Climbs
Cross-border
Flat
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Airolo - Como
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Description

An epic eight-day trans-European journey connecting the rugged ridges of Germany's Black Forest directly to the historic canals of the Adriatic coast. This flawlessly curated route bridges northern and southern Europe through a breathtaking traversal of the Swiss Alps and the fertile plains of Italy. The adventure kicks off with a massive climb through the High Black Forest, tracing pristine lakes to Zurich. Riders face the ultimate alpine milestone: conquering the legendary Gotthard Pass and descending the iconic cobblestone switchbacks of the Tremola. From there, the terrain softens into Mediterranean warmth, guiding wheels along the deep waters of Lake Como and Lake Garda, cutting through the high-speed plains of Lombardy, and rolling past the ancient Roman architecture of Milan, Bergamo, and Verona. The final stretch glides along serene canals straight into Venice. Skip the planning stress and the 20 open browser tabs. Ready to ride? Create a free Rogonneur account to unlock daily

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Route

Start Point
Freiburg
End Point
Venice
Country
Germany, Italy, Switzerland
Regions
Baden-Württemberg, Basel-Landschaft, Black Forest, Lombardy, Lucerne, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Veneto, Wallis, Zug

At a glance

Distance

726 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

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Duration

8 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Freiburg - Zurich

    121 km2,692 m

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