Dreisam Valley – Glotter Valley loop from Freiburg-Herdern

Dreisam Valley – Glotter Valley loop from Freiburg-Herdern

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Dreisam Valley – Glotter Valley loop from Freiburg-Herdern

02:03

40.8km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.49 km for 68 m

After 19.6 km for 99 m

After 20.1 km for 113 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.52 km

Schwabentor (Swabian Gate), Freiburg im Breisgau

Highlight • Historical Site

The Schwabentor was built in the middle of the 13th century as a city gate within the fortification to protect the citizens.

Today it houses the Zinnfigurenklause, a museum in which historical events are recreated with pewter figures.

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3.21 km

Dreisam Riverside Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Incredibly beautiful path, along the river, with gentle ups and downs!

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7.52 km

Dreisam Valley

Highlight (Segment) • River

In the Dreisamtal there are a number of small roads and paths on which you can get in the direction of St. Peter, St. Märgen, Schauinsland/Notschrei or the Zastlertal. It's also great for rolling up after starting in Freiburg.

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13.5 km

St. Peter Abbey and Monastery Square

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Currently (10 \ 2018), the surface was renewed from St. Peter and it now runs until just before Eschbach velvety smooth. Especially in the downhill a pleasure!

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19.6 km

St. Peter Abbey

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Large and spacious church/monastery square. Very beautifully designed inside.

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20.1 km

Scheuerwald

Forest

21.6 km

Glotter Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A descent through Glottertal is always worthwhile. The asphalt is good and you can just let it run and enjoy.

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29.1 km

Vineyards above Glottertal

Highlight • Natural

The vineyards in the Glottertal, which lie above the village, are somewhat unusual for the Black Forest, but are therefore all the more interesting.

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30.1 km

Glotter Valley

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Probably the most famous valley in the area but not necessarily the most beautiful. In the lower part it is still quite flat towards St. Peter and then becomes a …

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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

14.9 km

1.37 km

370 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

856 m

223 m

138 m

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 11 September

26°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 4, 2025,De Glottertal à Glottertal

Bad route in Freiburg, I think I have corrected it a little. I think the route can be improved.

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May 14, 2024,Glottertal-St. Peter vorm Gewitter ⚡️⛈️

At Heuweiler there were a few heavy raindrops from the dark grey clouds above me, in St. Peter there was a lot of thunder and in the Dreisamtal the roads were wet. Otherwise I was fortunately not affected. It must have been pretty crazy in Freiburg.

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March 17, 2024,Nach St. Peter übers Glottertal

We actually wanted to go up to the Plattenhof because we hadn't done it in ages. Unfortunately, Thommy's back knee didn't cooperate. So we took a shortcut via St. Peter. We were lucky because the announced rain band came an outrageous 1.5 hours early.

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May 17, 2022,St. Peter via Eschbach

The gorse bush blooms golden yellow,
The sun shines golden too
The step is round, one rolls quickly,
The tour flies, the fun wins.

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February 26, 2022,St. Peter on the Rocks

Although still a little fresh and unfortunately also quite salty roads in the snow - nevertheless the "right" racer had to come out today - for the first time this year. The light wheel is just nice on the mountain and it also runs much better downhill.

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December 31, 2024,St. Peter an Silvester

The old year is coming to an end with sunshine, a good opportunity to ride your bike one last time in 2024.

Happy New Year 2025 to all of you, which will hopefully bring lots of good things and one or two nice outdoor activities!

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March 28, 2022,St. Peter Runde

Finally and thanks to summer time, daylight again during the week at the end of the day 👍. ☀️ Sunshine can't be replaced by the best artificial light 🕯️💡.

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August 21, 2021,St. Peter Runde

Small Saturday afternoon round in the home area - which is always strikingly beautiful 😀.

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