Strasbourg bike route planner

How long does it take to ride to the cathedral, the European Parliament or Kehl? Pick a destination and a bike, and get the distance, an estimated riding time and the rental rate that fits. Everything is measured from our shop at 4 Rue du Faubourg-de-Saverne, five minutes' walk from the main station.

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Distances measured from the shop along the Strasbourg cycle network.

Bike type
Your route on the cycle networkDrawing the route…
Distance
3.0 km
Estimated riding time
9 min
Suggested rate
E-bike, 8 hours — €29

Cobbles and canals — ride slowly, it is a pedestrian-heavy area.

VéloRouge estimates: 14 km/h on a classic bike, 19 km/h on an e-bike, flat ground, excluding stops and traffic lights. Distances are rounded and measured by us, not taken from a GPS track.

Your ride, point A to point B

Type a start and an end anywhere in or around Strasbourg: we work out the real cycling route, the distance, the riding time and turn-by-turn directions.

Pick a destination from the suggestions.

Distances from the shop

DestinationDistanceClassic bikeE-bike
Petite France1.5 km6 min5 min
Cathedral1.5 km6 min5 min
Parc de l'Orangerie3.5 km15 min11 min
European Parliament3.5 km15 min11 min
Jardin des Deux Rives5 km21 min16 min
Robertsau forest5.5 km24 min17 min
Kehl (Germany)6.5 km28 min21 min
Illkirch-Graffenstaden8 km34 min25 min
Obernai (wine route)33 km2 h 211 h 44
Colmar (EuroVelo 5)70 km5 h3 h 41

How to read these times

Strasbourg is flat, so your average speed depends on traffic lights and pedestrian traffic rather than climbing. In the old town at busy hours, expect closer to 12 km/h.

On the canal and Rhine cycle paths there is almost nothing to stop for — that is where an e-bike genuinely saves time.

For long days out (Obernai, Colmar) add your breaks: 33 km is about two hours of pedalling, but a full day is realistic once you stop in the villages.

Ready-made itineraries

Prefer a route that is already mapped? Our itineraries cover the canals, the Robertsau forest and the wine route to Obernai.

Frequently asked

How long does it take to cross Strasbourg by bike?
West to east through the centre is roughly 4 km: 15–20 minutes on a classic bike and 12–15 minutes on an e-bike, traffic lights included.
Can you cycle from Strasbourg to Kehl?
Yes. It is about 6.5 km from our shop over the Passerelle des Deux Rives — around 30 minutes on a classic bike, 20 on an e-bike, with no border formalities.
Do I need an e-bike for the wine route?
No, but it changes the day. Obernai is about 33 km with a gentle rise towards the vineyards; on an e-bike the outbound leg is comfortably under two hours.
Which rental rate should I pick?
Under eight hours out: the half day covers it. A full day, or a ride that finishes late: take the 24-hour rate and keep the bike overnight.

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Approved helmet, secure lock and a route map included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

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