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Pedal Ventures

Central Alsace: German Rhine and Alsatian Wine

Alsace, France • Rhine Valley, Germany
  • 7 nights
  • Self-guided
  • 3–4-star hotels
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Bike hire available
  • Luggage transfer

Overview

This route earns its name by taking in both sides of the Rhine: the German countryside around Freiburg first, then Alsace's own Wine Route and the fortress town of Neuf-Brisach on the way back. It's a considered way to see how two cultures have shaped one stretch of border country.

Strasbourg bookends the week, and we recommend you put some time aside to explore this stunning historic city before the start or after the end of your tour.

Highlights

  • Landscape and nature by the Rhine
  • Cities of Strasbourg, Freiburg and Colmar
  • The Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
  • Neuf-Brisach's UNESCO World Heritage architecture
  • Cycle paths along the Wine Route and the Rhine and its canals
  • The distinctive architecture of the Wine Route villages
  • A warm welcome from your hosts along the way

Tour difficulty

A comfortable mix of flat sections and light hills with manageable daily distances. Suited to riders who want a balanced and enjoyable trip that requires moderate effort and basic cycling fitness.
Leisurely

Perfect for

  • Bike & Hotel

  • Vineyards

  • Rivers & Lakes

  • E-bikes


Itinerary

  1. Day01

    Arrival in Strasbourg

    3-star hotel

    Arrive in Strasbourg and settle into your hotel, with time to explore the Gothic cathedral and the UNESCO-listed old town.

  2. Day02

    Strasbourg to Ettenheim area

    4-star hotel
    37 miles (60 km)
  3. Day03

    Ettenheim area to Freiburg

    3-star hotel
    31 miles (50 km)
  4. Day04

    Freiburg to Colmar

    4-star hotel
    37 miles (60 km)
  5. Day05

    Colmar to Riquewihr area

    3-star hotel
    25 miles (40 km)
  6. Day06

    Riquewihr area to Obernai area

    4-star hotel
    22 miles (35 km)
  7. Day07

    Obernai area to Strasbourg

    3-star hotel
    34 miles (55 km)
  8. Day08

    Departure

We recommend flying to Strasbourg and returning from Strasbourg.


Bike hire


How to get there

Getting to and from Strasbourg

By train: Strasbourg station has direct TGV links across France and Germany. By plane: Strasbourg Airport, with onward shuttle to the station; Basel/Mulhouse (~120km) and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (~60km) are nearby alternatives. By car: covered parking is available at Parking Indigo Strasbourg Hôpital Hautepierre, accessible by tram.


What's included

Included

  • Bed & breakfast
  • Accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book (FR, DE, EN)
  • Service hotline
  • Accommodation for 7 nights

    • 4 nights in 3-star hotels
    • 3 nights in 4-star hotels

Not included

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • Bikes (available to hire)
  • Tourist tax

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