Southern Alsace - Basel to Strasbourg

All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, safe navigation, etc.

8 days from Basel

Day 1: Basel area
Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim area, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km)
Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 25 or 34 mi. (40 or 55 km)
​Day 8: Departure from Strasbourg or extend your stay!

Day 1: Arrival in the Basel area
Arrival in Basel, Switzerland's third largest metrolpolis, and check in to the hotel. You will have free time to explore this beautiful antique town with its multiple museums and lavish architectural history.

Day 2: Basel area - Müllheim area, 28 mi. (45 km) 
You will cycle parrallel the the Rhine River, heading north towards Müllheim.   In Müllheium, you can visit the Markgräfler Museam and the St. Martin Church with it's 14th century frescoes.    A suggested place to visit while in Müllheium, is the charming town of Badenweiler, nestled in the heart of the Black Forest.  Badenweiler is a couple miles from Müllheium and can be reached by foot, bus, or train.  It's worth a trip to Badenweiler to visit the castle and the remains of a Roman bath.  

Day 3: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
On this day, you will be able to visit th Villa Urbana and the castle of the Order of Malta in Heitersheim.  At the gateway to the Black Forest, you will enjoy the lovely mineral and thermal spa village of Bad Krozingen.   You will then continue on to Freiburg, in the heart of Breisgau.   From the top of the tree-covered hill of the Schlossberg, you can watch the sunset over the city and enjoy the lovely scenic view of the Vosges. 

Day 4: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
As you cycle down the "Breisgau-Radweg" path, you will have views of the 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers rising imposingly over the banks of the Rhine. You cross the Rhine here to Neuf-Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century octagonal fortified town, a Vauban stronghold, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The day ends wonderfully in the beautiful town of Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines and one of the most delightful cities on the French wine route.  You can tour through its historic center and visit the Unterlinden Museum, which occupies the Western art masterpiece Issenheim Altarpiece.

Day 5: Colmar - Riquewihr area, 25 mi. (40 km)
After your visit in Colmar, you will drive through the Alsace plain and take the Route des Vins.  This is a mythical itinerary with esquisite landscapes and extradinary wine cities.   At the foot of the Vosges Mountains, nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr. 

Day 6: Riquewihr area - Obernai area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km) 
Along the wine road, you will discover the villages of Andlau and its Roman abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, before arriving in Obernai.  Each village is unique in it's culture and traditions.

Day 7: Obernai - Strasbourg, 25 or 34 mi. (40 or 55 km)
You will discover the Saints-Pierre-et Paul church, known for the Alsatian Roman architecture. In Molsheim, you will cycle along a path on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg.  This center city and Gothic cathedral, with its 2000 years of history are classified as a world heritage site. 

Day 8: Departure
End of tour or extend your stay in Strasbourg. 

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Accommodations

You will stay in 3 and 4-star hotels.

Bicycles

Standard bike

Unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright position

• Aluminum frame
• Flat handlebar
• Royal Comfort saddle
• 7 or 21-speed (Shimano Alivia). 7-speed with back-pedaling brake hub.
• Flat pedal
• Shimano V-Brake
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheels
• Men's bike on request

Unisex electric bike

• Aluminum frame (23 kg)
• On-board computer with LCD display will indicate your speed, distance, battery charge status and other data.
• Royal Comfort saddle
• 8-speeds integrated into the hub
• Bosch Active Line motors
• Battery: Bosch power pack 500 Wh, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain
• Flat pedals
• Shimano Déore disc brakes front and rear, backpedaling
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• 28-inch wheel

Accessories

Additional accessories

• Handlebar bag with map holder (waterproof)
• Rear bag (waterproof)
• Repair kit with small tools and spare inner tube
• Bicycle pump
• Key or combination padlock
• Odometer

Please note: Helmets are not included. You will need to bring your own.

Supplemental accessories

On request:

• Child seat (9 month - 6 years old)
• Child bike (3 to 8 years old)
• Child transporter KTM (1 to 2 children)
• Tag a long (3 to 6 years old)