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Cycling in Karlsruhe
Cycling from Karlsruhe offers a mostly flat 85 km route to Strasbourg, crossing between Germany and France with mixed paved and gravel surfaces.
Riding in Karlsruhe in numbers
- 1
- 85 km
- 85 km
- 53 m
- 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
The ride in Karlsruhe
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.
- 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.