Strasbourg
Easy family bike rides in Strasbourg: flat, short, mostly on bike paths
Short, flat rides from Place Kléber to the Citadelle and Orangerie parks, the Baggersee swimming lake, the Rhine and Illkirch, chosen because almost none of the distance is on busier roads.
The 5 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc de la Citadelle | 4.9 km | 20 m | 98% | 0% | 1.3% | 10–15 min |
| Parc de l'Orangerie | 6.3 km | 32 m | 90% | 0% | 1.6% | 15–20 min |
| Baggersee | 11.6 km | 24 m | 89% | 0% | 1.7% | 25–35 min |
| Jardin des Deux Rives | 10.7 km | 36 m | 98% | 0% | 1.5% | 25–35 min |
| Illkirch-Graffenstaden | 17.8 km | 32 m | 94% | 0% | 1.9% | 40–55 min |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Strasbourg to Parc de la Citadelle
- Along the water for 3 km
- 98% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 20 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 3 toilets, 2 water points, 10 cafés mapped.
2 Strasbourg to Parc de l'Orangerie
- Along the water for 2 km
- 90% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 32 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 4 toilets, 2 water points, 6 cafés mapped.
3 Strasbourg to Baggersee
- Along the water for 3 km
- 89% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 24 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 7 toilets, 3 water points, 1 beach, 25 cafés mapped.
4 Strasbourg to Jardin des Deux Rives
- Along the water for 4 km
- 98% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 36 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 3 toilets, 2 water points, 10 cafés mapped.
5 Strasbourg to Illkirch-Graffenstaden
- Along the water most of the way
- 94% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 32 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 5 toilets, 2 water points, 11 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Strasbourg, these are the ones that meet all of:
- between 4 km and 20 km in all
- at most 60 m of climbing
- at most 1% on busier roads
- at least 80% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- toilets and drinking water mapped on the way
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- Swimming at the Baggersee is supervised in July and August only.
Questions
What is the easiest bike ride in Strasbourg for children?
The shortest here is Parc de la Citadelle: 4.9 km with 20 m of climbing.
More rides around Strasbourg
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue strasbourg-3b8c97a41d9e04488339.