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    4. Alps Cycle Route: An 8-Day Bike Tour from Freiburg to Venice

    Alps Cycle Route: An 8-Day Bike Tour from Freiburg to Venice

    from Freiburg

    to Venice

    E-Bike: 5h 16 / day

    Bike: 7h 02 / day

    726 kmDistance
    8,228 mElevation
    8 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    8Stages
    Milan Cathedral
    Bucket-list climbsClimbsCross-borderFlatRiverside
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    Freiburg - Zurich
    Zurich - Gersau
    Gersau - Airolo
    Airolo - Como
    Como - Milan

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    Description

    An epic eight-day trans-European journey connecting the rugged ridges of Germany's Black Forest directly to the historic canals of the Adriatic coast. This flawlessly curated route bridges northern and southern Europe through a breathtaking traversal of the Swiss Alps and the fertile plains of Italy. The adventure kicks off with a massive climb through the High Black Forest, tracing pristine lakes to Zurich. Riders face the ultimate alpine milestone: conquering the legendary Gotthard Pass and descending the iconic cobblestone switchbacks of the Tremola. From there, the terrain softens into Mediterranean warmth, guiding wheels along the deep waters of Lake Como and Lake Garda, cutting through the high-speed plains of Lombardy, and rolling past the ancient Roman architecture of Milan, Bergamo, and Verona. The final stretch glides along serene canals straight into Venice. Skip the planning stress and the 20 open browser tabs. Ready to ride? Create a free Rogonneur account to unlock daily

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    Route

    Start Point
    Freiburg
    End Point
    Venice
    Country
    Germany, Italy, Switzerland
    Regions
    Baden-Württemberg, Basel-Landschaft, Black Forest, Lombardy, Lucerne, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Veneto, Wallis, Zug

    At a glance

    Distance

    726 km

    Difficulty

    Medium

    Road type

    —

    Duration

    8 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Freiburg - Zurich

      121 km2,692 m

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