Cycle in six stages through one of the most diversified regions in the southwestern part of Germany. The route leads you from Black Forest metropolis Fribourg first by train to High Black Forest and then downhill to Lake Titisee. Along Bähnle cycle path which was a train line in former times you cycle downhill to gorge Wutachschlucht. On your way from Waldshut to Basel you pass some precious palaces. Afterwards you cycle through Markgräflerland, which is also named Tuscany of Germany. At the end you reach the historic old city of Fribourg with famous stream again.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Fribourg
- Day 2: Fribourg - Bonndorf approx. 45 km / 28 miles + journey by train
- Day 3: Bonndorf - Waldshut/Tiengen approx. 45-50 km / 28-31 miles
- Day 4: Waldshut/Tiengen - Basel approx. 65-70 km / 40-43 miles
- Day 5: Basel - Badenweiler/Müllheim approx. 45-50 km / 28-31 miles
- Day 6: Badenweiler/Müllheim - Fribourg approx. 35-40 km / 22-25 miles
- Day 7: Departure or extension
All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork, In this case, please follow the directions posted on site.
Day 1: Arrival in Fribourg
Day 2: Fribourg - Bonndorf approx. 45 km / 28 miles + journey by train
First you cycle through valley Dreisamtal to Kirchzarten. By train via Himmelreich and through narrow valley Höllental up to Hinterzarten (not included). By bike downhill to lake Titisee. Via Lenzkirch you reach Bonndorf.
Day 3: Bonndorf - Waldshut/Tiengen approx. 45-50 km / 28-31 miles
Before you reach river Rhine today, you should visit 20.000 year-old gorge Wutachschlucht. On your way you have the possibility to go by train Sauschwänzlebahn (facultative, about € 10,-/person). Enjoyable you cycle along river Rhine.
Day 4: Waldshut/Tiengen - Basel approx. 65-70 km / 40-43 miles
You cycle further on downstream, via Laufenburg to Bad Säckingen, where you'll find Europe's longest wooden, roofed bridge. Have a stop here – there are two very special museums you can visit: The Müllmuseum (garbage museum) and a museum about the famous "Trumpeter from Bad Säckingen". Following the northern bank of the Rhine, you cycle on to 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.
Day 5: Basel - Badenweiler/Müllheim approx. 45-50 km / 28-31 miles
You follow Rhine bike path via Isteiner Klotz, in former times directly at Rhine and at every time it was fortified. At the boarder of the Southern Black Forest you cycle passing few little spa-villages, which are using the curative water of that region.
Day 6: Badenweiler/Müllheim - Fribourg approx. 35-40 km / 22-25 miles
Today you cycle along the vineyards of the Markgräfler country, at the right side the Black Forest, left it’s reflection, the Vogesen. Back in Fribourg we recommend to visit the Augistinermueum and at the evening the beer garden.
Day 7: Departure or extension
Tour character:
You cycle on signposted routes, on bike paths, silent side roads and along forest tracks. The route proceeds downhill, but some grades in Black Forest have to be managed.
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