from London
to Freiburg
E-Bike: 6h 35 / day
Bike: 8h 45 / day
A trans-European bikepacking route connecting iconic capitals, wild mountain ranges, and historic cultural landscapes. This curated eight-day cycling adventure spans from London to Freiburg, bridging the United Kingdom and mainland Europe via a seamless cross-Channel ferry transition. The journey transitions from the rolling green orchards of Kent to the timeless medieval canals of Bruges and the grand plazas of Brussels. Beyond the city lines, the terrain challenges riders with the dense forests of the Ardennes, the winding river valleys of Lorraine, and a majestic high-altitude crossing over the Vosges Mountains. The finale conquers the scenic vineyard terraces of the Kaiserstuhl before rolling into the Black Forest gateway of Freiburg. No massive planning overhead. No managing 20 open browser tabs. Ready to ride? Create a free Rogonneur account to instantly unlock the complete daily stage logistics, curated premium hotel stops, local food highlights, and fully verified GPS files. Bi
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...
965 km
Medium
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8 days
132 km1,386 m
115 km88 m
117 km794 m
125 km1,232 m
112 km1,587 m
125 km895 m
146 km1,446 m
92 km574 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: South Bermondsey by train or Penarth Street by coach or Greenland Surrey Quays Pier by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Major rail hub
South Bermondsey, 0 km
Coach / bus hub
Penarth Street, 0 km
Ferry terminal
Greenland Surrey Quays Pier, 2 km
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Eschholzstraße by train or Freiburg Airport by flight or Freiburg, Eschholzstraße by coach or Embarcadère Sans-Souci by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Major rail hub
Eschholzstraße, 0 km
Airport
Freiburg Airport, 3 km
Coach / bus hub
Freiburg, Eschholzstraße, 0 km
Ferry terminal
Embarcadère Sans-Souci, 23 km
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