The Southern Black Forest
- Immersion in a spectacular nature
- The historic cities of Basel and Freiburg
- An easy journey reachable by all
- The warm welcome from local population
Reference : DE3
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From April to October
Departure: daily
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Your bike trip in Black Forest
The Southern Black Forest Tour is surprisingly relaxed. You cycle past the typical Black Forest farms with low-hanging roofs that nestle close to the forested, green mountains. On the circular tour from Freiburg, you
overcome most of the altitude metres by train and often enjoy rolling downhill. This way you can not only observe the serenity of the people of Baden, but also experience it for yourself.
Day 1 : Arrival in Freiburg
The tour begins in Freiburg, Germany‘s warmest town. Look out for the „Bächle“ – the small water-filled rills along most streets and alleyways that give this town its own special flair.
Day 2 : Freiburg - Bonndorf | 45 km + train ride
You‘ll soon be immersed in the charming countryside of the Black Forest. Just about 10 km on from Freiburg, you take the train in Kirchzarten, which takes you to Titisee – this will help you avoid almost all metres of altitude on this tour! Passing the typical Black Forest houses, you cycle through beautiful countryside to Bonndorf.
Day 3 : Bonndorf – Waldshut-Tiengen | 50 km
On this section you cycle along a plateau to Wutachtal valley and then on to Waldshut-Tingen, 500 m further down along the Rhine. The route is cycled practically without any effort, downhill to soon reach today‘s destination, Waldshut- Tiengen, right on the Swiss border.
Day 4 : Waldshut-Tiengen – Basel | 70 km
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 | 50 km
You leave Basel, on the border to three countries, and will see the Istein Klotz from afar – which used to be located right on the Rhine and has always been a site for castles and forts. At the edge of the Black Forest, you cycle through small spa towns, which all draw on the healing waters of the area.
Day 6 : Badenweiler – Freiburg | 40 km
You cycle through the vineyards of the Markgräflerland – up to the right the Black Forest and to the left the Vosges Mountains. Freiburg is Germany‘ s warmest and most southern city. It has its own particular charm – look out for the small water-filled rills along most streets and alleyways. From the Schlossberg, you have a great view over the town and the surrounding area.
Day 7 : Departure during the day
Select your category
- from April 30th to May 10th
from September 24th to October 7th - Departure: daily
250 € / pers.*
- from May 11th to 16th
from June 11th to 30th
from September 10th to 23rd - Departure: daily
250 € / pers.*
- from May 17th to June 10th
from July 1st to September 9th - Departure: daily
250 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights in 3-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the stages
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Train ride Kirchzarten – Titisee incl. bike
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
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1 travel folder (itineraries in French, English or German / colour maps) Tourist brochures
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (6 nights included)
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Tourist or city taxes
According to the category(price per person)
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
(in the case of a single person per booking) – Indicative price – Please contact us.
Your cycle hire
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 milometer
Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.
Universal frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 milometer
- On resquest, possibility to book a back-pedal brakes bike.
- Bikes will be delivered at the office of our rental bike provider in Constance.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Freiburg
Your journey
You will enjoy some slight climbs and descents. You will cycle on beautiful bike ways and minor roads. Main roads will only be used for short distances. Most roads are paved; some longer passages are on natural roads which are in good condition.
How to arrive in Freiburg
By car :
car parks, approx. 20€ per day.
By train :
Freiburg train station
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www.bahn.com
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By plane :
Zurich, Basel or Strasbourg airports