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Freiburg Bächle – Münsterplatz Freiburg loop from Europa-Park Stadion
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Freiburg Bächle – Münsterplatz Freiburg loop from Europa-Park Stadion
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Freiburg Bächle – Münsterplatz Freiburg loop from Europa-Park Stadion
02:58
11.5km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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Start point
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1.48 km
View of Flückigersee and the Blue Buoy Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Nice view even in the rain
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3.76 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
3
4.89 km
Rathausplatz Freiburg
Highlight • Historical Site
The beautiful old buildings and cobblestones of the old town are also something truly special. You don't know whether to look forward, up, or down. So let your gaze wander...
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4.91 km
Freiburg Bächle
Highlight • Structure
Be careful, especially for unmarried people: According to legend, you marry a local when you step into the Bächle ...
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4.95 km
Old and New Town Halls, Freiburg
Highlight • Historical Site
Old - New Town Hall, Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg has the great privilege of having several town halls. Distinguishing between them is tricky, however, because the New Town Hall is older than the Old Town Hall, and the oldest town hall in the city is called the Rechtslaube.
But don't worry, we'll try to solve the confusion for you:
Court arbor from 1303, the city's first town hall
The old town hall, completed in 1559, has been the seat of administration since its completion
The new town hall, built between 1539 and 1545, has also been used as a town hall since 1891
The reason for the unusual naming lies in the history of the buildings. King Maximilian I complained at the end of the 15th century that the court arbor was too small and “clumsy”. Due to a lack of space, the Old Town Hall was completed in 1559 and the majority of Freiburg's administration moved there. Since the New Town Hall belonged to the university until 1891, its use as an administrative building is new, but the building is the older of the two. Even today, the different administrative units are still spread across both town halls. The court arbor premises are used for official receptions. So much for orientation.
The New Town Hall was created from the connection of two magnificent Renaissance houses, which was created by a representative, gable-decorated column portal. After a number of renovations, the New Town Hall acquired its current appearance at the end of the 19th century. Since then, larger windows, balconies and bay windows have adorned the whitewashed building. The interior of the New Town Hall is also a true gem. Elaborate wood carvings and stucco ornaments on the ceilings conjure up a romantic flair in the spacious rooms. Here, in the former work rooms of the north wing, the people of Freiburg particularly like to say “I do”.
Text / Source: City of Freiburg, Rathausplatz 2-4, 79098 Freiburg
visit.freiburg.de/attractions/neues-rathaus
Freiburg has the great privilege of having several town halls. Distinguishing between them is tricky, however, because the New Town Hall is older than the Old Town Hall, and the oldest town hall in the city is called the Rechtslaube.
But don't worry, we'll try to solve the confusion for you:
Court arbor from 1303, the city's first town hall
The old town hall, completed in 1559, has been the seat of administration since its completion
The new town hall, built between 1539 and 1545, has also been used as a town hall since 1891
The reason for the unusual naming lies in the history of the buildings. King Maximilian I complained at the end of the 15th century that the court arbor was too small and “clumsy”. Due to a lack of space, the Old Town Hall was completed in 1559 and the majority of Freiburg's administration moved there. Since the New Town Hall belonged to the university until 1891, its use as an administrative building is new, but the building is the older of the two. Even today, the different administrative units are still spread across both town halls. The court arbor premises are used for official receptions. So much for orientation.
The New Town Hall was created from the connection of two magnificent Renaissance houses, which was created by a representative, gable-decorated column portal. After a number of renovations, the New Town Hall acquired its current appearance at the end of the 19th century. Since then, larger windows, balconies and bay windows have adorned the whitewashed building. The interior of the New Town Hall is also a true gem. Elaborate wood carvings and stucco ornaments on the ceilings conjure up a romantic flair in the spacious rooms. Here, in the former work rooms of the north wing, the people of Freiburg particularly like to say “I do”.
Text / Source: City of Freiburg, Rathausplatz 2-4, 79098 Freiburg
visit.freiburg.de/attractions/neues-rathaus
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5.41 km
Münsterplatz Freiburg
Highlight • Religious Site
What Cologne's Cathedral is to Cologne, Freiburg's Münster is to Freiburg. At least there are parallels: Planning and construction were incredibly time-consuming and even today require constant maintenance – all the more impressive when you stand before it. Apart from that, it is really beautiful here in the middle of Freiburg. Perfect for ending a bike tour in a pleasant atmosphere.
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5.75 km
Freiburg's Bächle
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What could be nicer than dangling your feet in the water here on a warm summer day while eating an ice cream?
The small canals magically attract young and old alike.
The small canals magically attract young and old alike.
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5.90 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.
Today it houses the Zinnfigurenklause, a museum in which historical events are recreated with pewter figures.
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6.38 km
Martinstor (Martin Gate), Freiburg
Highlight • Monument
Martinstor, Freiburg im Breisgau
"It would be an unparalleled lack of respect if one wanted to lay hands on this venerable, stately witness to Freiburg's oldest history and tear it down. [...]" said Mayor Otto Winterer shortly after taking office in 1888.
At that time, in view of the plans for an electric tram, some citizens and business people called for the demolition of the Schwabentor and the Martinstor. The two medieval Freiburg city gates, two of what were once five defensive towers, had survived all wars and were seen by critics as an obstacle to modern transport development.
Winterer, however, saw things differently. To emphasise the importance of the two historic towers from the 13th century and because "a village has roofs and a city has towers", Winterer literally "went one step further". Instead of tearing down the Martinstor, it was raised almost three times its height, from 22 to 63 metres. It was also given a roof structure in the historicising style of the 15th century. Century and a larger passage for the tram. This also calmed down its critics.
Like the other four towers, the Martinstor was integrated flush into the city wall and connected to the battlement. On the outside of the city there was a massive forecourt as an additional defense system and a bridge over the 12 meter wide and five meter deep moat. On the east side you can still see the opening of the battlement at a height of about six meters.
On the inside of the Martinstor there is a memorial plaque commemorating the victims of the witch hunts. The three council widows Anna Wohlffartin, Catharina Stadelmennin and Margaretha Mößmerin were beheaded and burned during the first wave of persecution from 1599 and therefore represent all victims from the 16th and 17th centuries. Although the Martinstor was chosen as the location for this memorial plaque, it was not witches who were imprisoned here, but mostly debtors. That is why it was said at the time that the Martin's cloak had been hung around their necks.
Text / Source: City of Freiburg, Rathausplatz 2-4, 79098 Freiburg
visit.freiburg.de/attraktionen/martinstor
"It would be an unparalleled lack of respect if one wanted to lay hands on this venerable, stately witness to Freiburg's oldest history and tear it down. [...]" said Mayor Otto Winterer shortly after taking office in 1888.
At that time, in view of the plans for an electric tram, some citizens and business people called for the demolition of the Schwabentor and the Martinstor. The two medieval Freiburg city gates, two of what were once five defensive towers, had survived all wars and were seen by critics as an obstacle to modern transport development.
Winterer, however, saw things differently. To emphasise the importance of the two historic towers from the 13th century and because "a village has roofs and a city has towers", Winterer literally "went one step further". Instead of tearing down the Martinstor, it was raised almost three times its height, from 22 to 63 metres. It was also given a roof structure in the historicising style of the 15th century. Century and a larger passage for the tram. This also calmed down its critics.
Like the other four towers, the Martinstor was integrated flush into the city wall and connected to the battlement. On the outside of the city there was a massive forecourt as an additional defense system and a bridge over the 12 meter wide and five meter deep moat. On the east side you can still see the opening of the battlement at a height of about six meters.
On the inside of the Martinstor there is a memorial plaque commemorating the victims of the witch hunts. The three council widows Anna Wohlffartin, Catharina Stadelmennin and Margaretha Mößmerin were beheaded and burned during the first wave of persecution from 1599 and therefore represent all victims from the 16th and 17th centuries. Although the Martinstor was chosen as the location for this memorial plaque, it was not witches who were imprisoned here, but mostly debtors. That is why it was said at the time that the Martin's cloak had been hung around their necks.
Text / Source: City of Freiburg, Rathausplatz 2-4, 79098 Freiburg
visit.freiburg.de/attraktionen/martinstor
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11.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
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8.85 km
2.38 km
128 m
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< 100 m
Surfaces
6.33 km
3.10 km
1.51 km
232 m
196 m
129 m
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