The Best Road Cycling Routes in Black Forest
Discover the best road cycling routes in Black Forest, Germany . Our curated collection includes 20 handpicked road bike routes, from shorter coffee rides to challenging all-day rides. The region offers mountainous terrain, perfect for climbers seeking challenging ascents and dramatic elevation gains. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended cafés stops along the way.
20 routes
From Freiburg to the Kandel
The Kandel is a must for all road cyclists in the Black Forest. The climb is long, but the view is all the more beautiful for it. You finally roll back through Glottertal to your starting point in Freiburg.
Through the Hundsbach Valley
The picturesque Hundsbach Valley is perfect for exploring by road bike. The road through the valley has little traffic and the landscape is like something out of a picture book. This tour takes you from the Murg Valley on a large loop through the valley and on to the Schwarzenbachtalsperre.
Round trip to the Kinzig Valley from Schramberg
The Kinzig Valley is also known as the Little Black Forest, as the region combines everything that makes the Black Forest so special. On this tour, you will get to know part of the picturesque valley with its challenging climbs and quiet roads.
From Freiburg via Schauinsland to the Rhine Valley
This route offers a great mix of elevation gain and flat terrain. You start in Freiburg and cycle up the local mountain, the Schauinsland. The climb is tough, but you'll be rewarded with a great view. Then you roll down into the Rhine Valley and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.
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Discover where to stay, climbs, routes, bike rentals, cafes, and everything you need to plan your cycling trip in the Black Forest Guide.