Rhine Cycle Path II, Basel – Strasbourg

Arrival in Basel. You’ll settle into your hotel in either Saint-Louis (France) or Weil am Rhein (Germany), both located just a short distance from the vibrant Swiss city of Basel. As Switzerland’s third-largest city, Basel invites you to explore its charming old town, world-class museums, and rich architectural heritage – all easily discovered by bike on a relaxed circular tour.

After leaving Basel, you will follow the bicycle route northwards, parallel to the Rhine. You will reach Müllheim, where you can visit the Markgräfler Museum and the St. Martin Church with its 14th century frescoes. From Müllheim it is easy to reach Badenweiler: its castle and the remains of a Roman bath are worth a visit.

After the visit of the villa Urbana and the Maltese’s Castle in Heitersheim you will cycle to Bad Krozingen and his Mineral Thermal springs, before you arrived to Freiburg in the Black Forest. From the top of the castle hill you can watch the sunset over the roofs of the city and enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Vosges Mountains.

The 13th century Breisach Cathedral towers imposingly over the bank of the Rhine. You cross the Rhine to Neuf-Brisach in Alsace, a 17th century, octagonal fortified town. The day ends wonderfully in the beautiful town of Colmar, one of the most delightful cities on the French wine route. Don't miss a walk through the superbly preserved old town and visit the Unterlinden Museum, home to the Issenheim Altar, a masterpiece of Western art.

From Colmar, head to the plains of Alsace and on to the Wine Route, a mythical route with exceptional landscapes and famous wine towns. The villages Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg und Riquewihr belong to the most impressing and famous cities on the French this region. You cycle through the romantic vineyard landscape on slightly hilly terrain.

Along the wine road you will discover the villages of Barr, Andlau and its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr. Make a break and taste the local wine!

From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg. The magnificent Gothic cathedral, the city center, which has been declared a World Heritage Site, as well as the art of living and gastronomy will end your trip in style.