2023
Cycle route southern Black Forest

Black Forest Cycling Holiday

Fir Forest, original farms and gentle highlands

Freiburg – Basel – Freiburg

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Black Forest Cake, Basel - City of 3 countries, mineral springs
  • Daily routes ●●●○○
  • Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Bestseller!

days
7

km / day avg.
50

The route through the Black Forest is surprisingly relaxing. The cycle path takes you past typical Black Forest farmhouses with their low-hanging hipped roofs between densely wooded dark green hills. On your round trip from Freiburg you will overcome most of the elevation by train, so you will often have the pleasure of simply rolling downhill. This means you can not only observe the laid-back attitude of the Baden locals, but also experience it yourself. Cycling via Waldshut-Tiengen you will reach the High Rhine and visit Basel, the lively city of 3 countries. Past healing mineral springs, which were already used by the Romans, you will cycle through the southern foothills of the Black Forest, before reaching the first vineyards close to Freiburg.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    NE-FF6
  • Start / Destination
    Freiburg
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
Black Forest Cycling Holiday

Day 1: Individual arrival in Freiburg

This city is thought to be Germany’s warmest. The typical Bächle flowing through its historic centre guarantee a comfortable micro-climate in summer. The city’s centrepiece is its Roman-Gothic Minster. From Freiburg’s backyard mountain, the Schauinsland, you will be able to experience a breath-taking panoramic view of the hills of the Black Forest. Pre-booked rental bikes are ready for you at your hotel.

Freiburg im Breisgau

View of Freiburg im Breisgau

Day 2: Freiburg – Bonndorf, approx. 45 km + train ride

On your first day you will initially cycle about 10 km to Kirchzarten and take a train that will bring you from there to Titisee. On this ride through the Höllental Valley, you will master all inclines with ease. You will cycle past typical farmhouses with low-hanging hipped roofs, the Black Forest houses, to Bonndorf.

Titisee

Titisee

Day 3: Bonndorf – Waldshut-Tiengen, approx. 45 / 50 km

An additional day in Bonndorf is worthwhile, as it will give you the opportunity to explore the Wutachschlucht Gorge, one of the last intact wild river landscapes. Alternatively you can start cycling towards the Rhine straightaway, which lies 500 metres lower. This means you can leisurely roll downhill. Your destination Waldshut is located directly on the Swiss border.

Town Gate Waldshut

Town gate of Waldshut

Day 4: Waldshut-Tiengen – Basel, approx. 65 / 70 km

Today you will be cycling to Bad Säckingen via Laufenburg, where you will find Europe’s longest covered wooden bridge. The town also has two exceptional museums on offer, the Rubbish Museum and the Trumpeteer Museum, which tells the romantic story of the Bad Säckingen Trumpeteer. You will later cycle along the Rhine’s northern bank toward Rheinfelden. To shorten the route you can board a train here (not included). Should you decide to continue by bike, a visit to the Roman fort Augusta Raurica is worthwhile.

Laufenburg

Laufenburg at the Rhine

Day 5: Basel – Badenweiler / Müllheim, approx. 45 / 50 km

You will now be leaving the lively city of Basel behind you and cycle toward the Isteiner Klotz. Once upon a time, it was surrounded by the floods of the Rhine, but now – after Tulla’s Rhine rectification – it sits quietly secluded from the river. This area of the Black Forest’s edge is home to water with healing properties and thus ideal for spas – some of them date back to Roman times.

Isteiner Klotz

Isteiner Klotz

Day 6: Badenweiler / Müllheim – Freiburg, approx. 40 / 35 km

The Markgräflerland seems very charming. The large amount of sunny days and the remarkably pure water mean that many special wine grapes grow here. Baden’s tranquillity can be found in villages and towns on the edge of the Black Forest. Later, you will reach Freiburg, Germany's southern-most large city. Art historian Jacob Burkhardt called the gothic church tower "the most beautiful tower in the world" in 1869.

Vineyards Müllheim

Vineyards of Müllheim

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

After breakfast your cycle tour in the Southern Black Forest ends. If you wish we can extend your stay in Freiburg.

Freiburg

City of Freiburg im Breisgau

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival daily from 30.04.2023 to 07.10.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
30.04. - 10.05.
24.09. - 07.10.
from649 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from749 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from849 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from949 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level
  • Train ride Kirchzarten – Titisee incl. bike
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not inlcuded is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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Child reduction on basic price

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Because of the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour only for young people in good physical condition.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

239 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Badenweiler / Müllheim / Freiburg
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

99 €

Basel
 DBL

99 €

 SGL

139 €

Other places
 SGL

85 €

other places
 DBL

55 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Teen's bike
Teen's bike
Rental Bike

27-gear Rental Bike

99 €

E-bike

239 €

Teenager's bike

49 €

Brief Information

  • Booking code
    NE-FF6
  • Start / Destination
    Freiburg
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 35 and 70 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Parking information
    Parking deck Karlsbau (1655 parking spaces), Opening hours: 24 / 7, Cost: approx. 20 € / day
    Park & Ride am Stadtrand, Cost: free, with public transport easy to reach.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
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days
7

km / day avg.
50