Rhine Valley Cycle

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Ride along the German Rhine and a section of the Alsace Wine Route in France to discover one of the most culturally rich regions in Europe
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Cycling through the heart of the Alsatian vineyards
    • Exploring the timelessness of the Rhine River landscape with its' authentic villages full of historical intrigue
    • Experiencing the EU capital of Strasbourg, the art city of Frieburg and the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Neuf-Brisach
    • Enjoying the culinary specialties and sampling some of the many excellent wines in local ‘caves’

What's this trip about?

    Ride along the German Rhine and a section of the Alsace Wine Route in France to discover one of the most culturally rich regions in Europe

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Colmar
  • Obernai
  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Independent
  • Mountain Biking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Strasbourg

Arrive in the University and port town of Strasbourg and settle into your hotel. Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and home to some great museums which are worth visiting. The old city is dominated by the Cathedral made out of pink sandstone from the Vosges. There ...

Day 2 Cycle along the Rhine and through forest to Ettenheim in Germany (60km/37.5mi)

An easy and flat stage takes you from Strasbourg on a dedicated cycle path through deep forests along the Rhine bank. Some short sections along the Rhine are on unsealed paths. Overnight in Ettenheim, a picturesque town in Germany, or a surrounding town.

meals : B

Day 3 Cycle to the art city of Freiburg in the Black Forest region (50km/31mi)

A flat stage leads you through villages to Freiburg in the Black Forest region, officially Germany's warmest town. Medieval Freiburg has fairy tale gabled houses, cobblestone lanes, picturesque squares and a beautiful cathedral. It is an old university town with many pubs and cafes and a busy nightlife, making it a great night stop.

meals : B

Day 4 Cycle to Neuf-Brisach and onto Colmar (60km/37.5mi)

Leave Freiburg this morning and cycle west towards the Rhine again. The stage is mainly on cycle paths and minor rural roads. The 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers imposingly over the banks of the Rhine. Cross the river and border here to Neuf-Brisach in Alsace, ...

Day 5 Cycle the foothills of the Vosges mountains to Riquewihr (40km/25mi)

There's time to further discover Colmar before cycling along tracks and quiet roads to Riquewihr. It's a little hilly between Eguisheim and Wettolsheim for about 1 km, and from Kientzheim to Riquewihr there are two short but quite hard climbs of about 1km each. At the...

Day 6 Continue through picturesque villages to Obernai (35 or 50km/31 or 22mi)

Cycle along the wine road and discover the villages of Barr, Andlau with its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauville and Hunawihr. It's a little hilly as you ride on cycle paths and quiet rural roads, and through the vineyards there are a few climbs. Continue to Obernai, an impo...

Day 7 Along the banks of the Bruche canal to Strasbourg (40 or 55km/25 or 34mi)

On your last cycle day you ride back to Strasbourg. Leaving Obernai there's a climb of approx 100m then some small hills to Bischoffsheim (about 2km). After Molsheim you ride on the cycle path along the canal into the city centre of Strasbourg. The strong German influ...

Day 8 Trip concludes in Strasbourg

Trip concludes after breakfast.

meals : B

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$224
Last Updated: 3/26/2025
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Requirements
GRADE 3 - Daily cycles of between 37 and 59km (23 to 36.5mi) on mainly flat terrain. Days 5 and 6 will involve some hill ascents and descents. You will ride mainly on cycle paths, on minor agricultural tarred roads or on small secondary roads without much traffic. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. It is considered suitable for fit beginners and children (children’s bikes and trailers available on request). If you are not used to cycling then we recommend that you include as much cycling on roads in your pre trip training. This is to get used to cars passing you at times and will be invaluable practise for when you are entering and leaving towns and cities when on the trip. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list. Bike helmet* (not provided locally, must bring your own), mobile phone holder, wet weather gear, daypack, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn whilst cycling.,
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