Kembs, Haut-Rhin (France)

Kembs, located in the Grand Est region of France, is a tranquil village along the Rhine River. It is recognized for its scenic landscapes, historical charm, and proximity to the Swiss border.
Cycle routes passing Kembs
Weeks I stayed Kembs
Sun, 20. Aug 2023
95km
460m
19km/h
10009km
Eurovelo 5 - swans on the Rhine

The only stretch I did twice. Mulhouse towards the Rhine. It’s always amazing to see how the animals grow up. Saw all these baby swans along the way and now they’re already pretty big. On the evening on the campsite was a MINI gathering. With caravans that were in the according size. It’s such a shame that the cars nowadays get bigger and bigger.

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Mon, 21. Aug 2023
73km
760m
17km/h
10082km
EuroVelo 5 - The Rhine close to Basel

I’m in Switzerland! Started with a nice flat ride on the Rhine, continued to Basel and then entered the Jura with a first mountainous area. Basel. Amazing to see people swimming or floating in the river with their dry bags. Would have loved to do that! And then the whole day the question. Is it mountains or clouds. Both, but first glimpses of glaciers.

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Mood: happy :)
Hibernating