Gravel Bike Tours
Do you enjoy getting out and about on your gravel bike? The combination of a fast road bike and off-road capabilities is perfect for the field, forest, and meadow trails in the region. The climbs up the Randen many riders out of the saddle, while nature trails winding through the long vineyard slopes in the Schaffhausen wine region invite you to enjoy a leisurely bike ride.
Randen Tour
53.5 km | 4 h 15 min
If you love varied gravel bike routes with challenging climbs, the Randen is sure to be a treat. This loop route takes you along unpaved roads and forest trails through the diverse landscape of the Randen. If you prefer a more leisurely ride, choose the route that skips Hagenturm enjoy a loop with fewer kilometers and less elevation gain.
Round-trip tour along the Rhine
40 km | 3 hours
On this loop tour, you’ll ride from one historic town center to another, mostly along the Rhine. With only a few meters of elevation gain over about 40 kilometers and mostly paved paths, the route is perfect for leisure cyclists and anyone who wants to explore the Schaffhauserland . From Stein am Rhein Schaffhausen, follow Route 2. From Schaffhausen to Diessenhofen, the route is marked with the number 82. Beyond Diessenhofen, the route is no longer officially signposted. Of course, you can also choose to ride just part of the route or extend the tour along Lake Untersee and Lake Constance.
Klettgau Wine Route
14.7 km | 1 hr
The Klettgau Wine Route combines enjoyable gravel biking with one of the most beautiful wine-growing regions in German-speaking Switzerland. Winding through vineyards, small wine-growing villages, and sweeping views, the route follows quiet side roads through the Schaffhausen Pinot Noir area. The route is marked with the number 751. Along the way, numerous wineries invite you to take a delightful break. Thanks to its moderate length, the tour is suitable for both beginners and as a relaxed after-work ride.
If you’d like to turn this into a loop, you can Beringen Route 77 from Trasadingen via Wilchingen and Neunkirch back to Beringen .
Reiathöfe Loop Trail
22.1 km | 2 h
This loop route starting in Schaffhausen is perfect for an after-work ride or a leisurely gravel bike tour. It features a mix of roads and natural or gravel trails in equal measure.
Tips for Your Gravel Bike Ride
Best time of year: From spring through fall, the gravel bike routes in Schaffhauserland offer Schaffhauserland conditions. In the spring, the vineyards and meadows are in bloom, and in the fall, the forests and vineyards are ablaze with color.
Navigation: All tours are available in Route planner a map view and GPX track, and can be easily accessed on your bike computer or cell phone.
Stops along the way: Along many of the routes, restaurants, farm stands, wineries, and cozy cafés invite you to take a break. These are marked directly on the route map.
E-Gravel Bike: You can ride all routes on an e-gravel bike. The e-bike charging stations are marked directly on the route map, or you can find them in the overview.