Southern Alsace - Roundtrip Freiburg

Day 1: Freiburg 
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 22 or 28 mi. (35 or 45 km)
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km)
Day 5: Mulhouse area - Basel area, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 6: Basel area - Müllheim, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Freiburg
Arrival in Freiburg and check-in at the hotels. You then have the opportunity for sightseeing for the rest of the day.

Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Cycling the "Beisgau-Radweg" bike path towards the border town of Breisach, along the Rhine River.  The imposing 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers over the bank of the Rhine. You will cross the Rhine to the French side to Neuf- Brisach in Alsace. This is a 17th century Vauban stronghold, UNESCO World Heritage, and octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in beautiful Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the Alsace Wine Route.  You may take the opportunity to visit its historic center and the Unterlinden Museam that houses the masterpiece artwork Issenheim Altarpiece. 

Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 22 or 28 mi. (35 or 45 km)
From Colmar, you follow the Alsace Wine Route to Guebwiller.  Unwind and enjoy relaxing in the dreamy wine-growing village with the many Alsatian timber-frame houses. This magnificent medieval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards.  You will also cycle through the lovely villages of Turkheim, Equisheim, and Rouffach.  A highlight for the day will be seeing the richest and most influential of the the Holy Roman Empire, the abbey of Murbach.  

Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km)
From Guebwiller, you ride to Ungersheim to view the Écomusée d’Alsace.  This is a museum organized like a 20th century Alsatian village.  From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. The largest automobile collection in the world and the Rail & Electricity Museum will inspire everyone, not just technology fans.

Day 5: Mulhouse area - Basel area, 34 mi. (55 km)
The cycle path leads you along the Rhone-Rhine Canal on EuroVelo 6 to Illfurth. Then you will cycle through little villages, beautiful lanscapes to the at the most southern end of the Alsace, in the area called Sundgau.  You end your cycle day reaching the Swiss city of Basel, known for is artistic features and culture.

Day 6: Basel area - Müllheim, 28 mi. (45 km)
You will begin your day cycling north along the Rhine River and the scenic wine region between the Rhine and the Black Forest Mountains towards Müllheim.  The Markgräfler Museum and St. Martin's Church with its 14th century frescoes are located here.  You may choose to visit Badenweiler to visit its castle and the remains of the Roman baths.

Day 7: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
After the visit to the Villa Urbana and the Malteserschloss, the castle of the Order of Malta, in Heitersheim.  In the treasure chest of Bad Krozingen, located at the gateway to the Black Forest Mountains, the mineral and thermal springs await you.  Then, you will finish up your day cycling to Freiburg, in the heart of Breisgau. 

Day 8: Departure or extend your stay

Day 1: Freiburg
Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 22 or 28 mi. (35 or 45 km)
Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 or 31mi. (35 or 50 km)
Day 5: Mulhouse area to Müllheim, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 6: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 7: Departure from Freiburg

Day 1: Freiburg
Arrival in Freiburg, check in at the hotels and opportunity for free sightseeing.

Day 2: Freiburg - Colmar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Cycling the "Beisgau-Radweg" bike path towards the border town of Breisach, along the Rhine River.  The imposing 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers over the bank of the Rhine. You will cross the Rhine to the French side to Neuf- Brisach in Alsace. This is a 17th century Vauban stronghold, UNESCO World Heritage, and octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in beautiful Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the Alsace Wine Route.  You may take the opportunity to visit its historic center and the Unterlinden Museam tha houses the masterpiece artwork Issenheim Altarpiece. 

Day 3: Colmar - Guebwiller, 22 or 28 mi. (35 or 45 km)
From Colmar, you follow the Alsace Wine Route to Guebwiller.  Unwind and enjoy relaxing in the dreamy wine-growing village with the many Alsatian timber-frame houses. This magnificent medieval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards.  You will also cycle through the lovely villages of Turkheim, Equisheim, and Rouffach.  A highlight for the day will be seeing the richest and most influential of the the Holy Roman Empire, the abbey of Murbach. 

Day 4: Guebwiller - Mulhouse area, 22 or 31 mi. (35 or 50 km)
From Guebwiller, you ride to Ungersheim to view the Écomusée d’Alsace.  This is a museum organized like a 20th century Alsatian village.  From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. The largest automobile collection in the world and the Rail & Electricity Museum will inspire everyone, not just technology fans.

Day 5: Mulhouse area to Müllheim, 19 mi. (30 km)
You will cycle to Mulhouse through lush woodland and along the canal to the Rhine.  As you pedal across to the German banks, you will be welcomed by the old fortress at Neuenburg.  Next you will continue onward to the foot of the Black Forest to picturesque Müllheim. 

Day 6: Müllheim - Freiburg, 22 mi. (35 km)
After the visit to the Villa Urbana and the Malteserschloss, the castle of the Order of Malta in Heitersheim.  In the treasure chest of Bad Krozingen, located at the gateway to the Black Forest Mountains, the mineral and thermal springs await you.  Then, you will finish up your day cycling to Freiburg, in the heart of Breisgau. 

Day 7: Departure from Freiburg or extend your stay