from Lyon
to Freiburg
E-Bike: 3h 49 / day
Bike: 5h 01 / day
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.
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...
535 km
Medium
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7 days
79 km237 m
33 km40 m
74 km266 m
49 km346 m
84 km676 m
112 km352 m
103 km291 m
Travel to start
You have several good options for arrival: Lyon Part Dieu by train or Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport by flight or Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.
Major rail hub
Lyon Part Dieu, 0 km · no public transport connection found
Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, 18 km · no public transport connection found
Coach / bus hub
Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière, 0 km · no public transport connection found
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Freiburg Hauptbahnhof by train or EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg by flight or Freiburg ZOB Airportbus by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
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 15 min by public transport
Local transport
Freiburg, Paduaallee, 1 km
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