Breisach am Rhein - Cernay

Demanding long-distance cycle route from Breisach am Rhein to Cernay in the French region of Alsace. This route requires a whole day's endurance on the bike. The route requires a good level of fitness. The route crosses the wide plain of the Upper Rhine and leads through picturesque landscapes that transition from the German vineyards to the foothills of the Vosges mountains near Cernay. You cycle on mixed surfaces, including tarmac cycle paths and sections of firm gravel. Breisach, often referred to as the "gateway to the Black Forest", is a historic twin town, and the route itself emphasises the long-standing cross-border links between the two countries.