Karlsruhe - Gaggenau - Baden-Baden

This extensive route connects the fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe with the world-famous spa town of Baden-Baden and leads through the industrial heart of the Murg Valley. The route changes from the flat Rhine plain to the gentle, wooded hills of the northern Black Forest and offers a mixture of urban culture and tranquil nature. Travelers pass through Gaggenau, home to the historic Unimog Museum and the family roots of the Margraves of Baden. A particular highlight on arrival in Baden-Baden is the Old Hohenbaden Castle, a ruined castle dating back to the 12th century, which offers breathtaking views across the Rhine Valley to the Vosges mountains in France. The town itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was celebrated as the "summer capital of Europe" in the 19th century. The route is characterized by well-maintained forest tracks and smooth cycle paths, making it a rewarding test of physical endurance in a landscape steeped in industrial and aristocratic history.