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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
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Lyon - Macon
Macon - Tournus
Tournus - Beaune
Beaune - Dijon
Dijon - Besancon

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Description

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, Departemental constituency of Rhône, Grand Est

At a glance

Distance

535 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

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Duration

7 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Lyon - Macon

    79 km237 m

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