Cycling in Karlsruhe
1 cycling route from Karlsruhe, Germany, 85 km, 85 km mapped in all, with up to 53 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 85 km
- Biggest day
- 53 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout — 5 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 34 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe serves as a start point for cycling to Strasbourg, covering 85 km through multiple districts and crossing the German-French border twice. The route goes through various neighbourhoods including Innenstadt-Ost, Südstadt, and Mühlburg in Karlsruhe before passing through German towns like Neuburg am Rhein and French towns such as Lauterbourg and Strasbourg. This point-to-point ride includes 93% paved roads and 6% gravel or unpaved paths. There are 29 railway stations near the route, providing multiple options for transport access.
Service points along the way are relatively spread out, with the longest stretch without amenities being 8.2 km. Cyclists will experience a variety of main roads, including 17.3 km without dedicated cycle lanes, and benefit from 34.1 km of cycle paths, offering partial separation from traffic. The route crosses both countries Germany and France multiple times, reaching a highest elevation of 147 m near Strasbourg and surroundings.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mostly flat with minimal elevation gain of 53 m over 85 km. The route reaches up to 147 m at its highest point, with no significant climbs recorded.