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    4. Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

    Lyon to Freiburg Cycling Route: From the Saône through Burgundy to the Black Forest

    from Lyon

    to Freiburg

    E-Bike: 3h 49 / day

    Bike: 5h 01 / day

    535 kmDistance
    2,208 mElevation
    7 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    7Stages
    Besancon
    Cross-borderFlatRiverside
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    Cycle from Lyon to Freiburg on a 7-day bikepacking route through eastern France and into Germany. This long-distance cycling tour follows the Saône north, crosses Beaujolais and Burgundy, links Mâcon, Tournus, Beaune and Dijon, then continues via Franche-Comté, Besançon, Belfort, the Sundgau and the Markgräflerland to Freiburg. Expect riverside riding, wine villages, abbeys, old towns, canals, citadels, a Rhine crossing and first views of the Black Forest. Create a free account to see the full route, highlights and daily stages.

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    Route

    Start Point
    Lyon
    End Point
    Freiburg
    Country
    France, Germany
    Regions
    Alps, Alsace, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Baden-Württemberg, Black Forest, Bourgogne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand Est

    At a glance

    Distance

    535 km

    Difficulty

    Medium

    Road type

    —

    Duration

    7 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Lyon - Macon

      79 km237 m

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    €40.00
    Lyon - Macon
    Macon - Tournus
    Tournus - Beaune
    Beaune - Dijon
    Dijon - Besancon

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