from Freiburg
to Vienna
E-Bike: 5h 07 / day
Bike: 6h 48 / day
This cycling tour from Freiburg to Vienna links the Black Forest, Upper Swabia, Bavaria and Austria into one rewarding eight-stage bikepacking route. Expect around 764 km and 5,700 m of climbing – from the high roads above Freiburg to Munich, Braunau am Inn, Linz and finally the Danube run into Vienna. Some days roll fast, others bite back, but it never gets dull: forests, river valleys, quiet villages, beer gardens, open farmland and a big-city finish that feels properly earned. A great fit if you are looking for a varied multi-day cycling tour from Germany to Austria.
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...
764 km
Medium
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8 days
73 km1,138 m
69 km511 m
82 km595 m
117 km604 m
129 km481 m
109 km950 m
76 km632 m
110 km805 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.
Major rail hub
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, 4 km · about 20 min by public transport
Airport
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 51 km · about 1 h 40 min by public transport
Coach / bus hub
Freiburg ZOB Airportbus, 4 km · about 20 min by public transport
Local transport
Freiburg, Paduaallee, 1 km
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Wien Hauptbahnhof by train or Vienna Airport by flight or Vienna International Busterminal by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Major rail hub
Wien Hauptbahnhof, 2 km · about 20 min by public transport
Airport
Vienna Airport, 19 km · no public transport connection found
Coach / bus hub
Vienna International Busterminal, 5 km · about 25 min by public transport
Local transport
Neubaugasse, 0 km
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