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Activities in Alsace


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Bikepacking · Alsace
Cross-border bike circuit "Sweet Treats" (PAMINA Area)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 386.9 km
Duration 26:45 h
Ascent 1,064 m
Descent 1,002 m

This bike ride themed around gourmandise through the cross-border region of Southern Palatinate, Baden Country, and Alsace will take you to the ...

from Visit Alsace,   Visit Alsace
Bikepacking · Alsace
Bike route: EuroVelo5 Via Romea. Saarbrücken – Strasbourg – Basel
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 389.7 km
Duration 28:00 h
Ascent 926 m
Descent 872 m

The EuroVelo5 successively follows the Sarre Canal cycle route, from the Marne to the Rhine up to Strasbourg. Then it continues with the Bruche ...

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Hiking Trail · Massif des Vosges
Balade en famille : Château et vignoble
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 150 m
Descent 150 m

Envie de découvrir le vignoble du Schlossberg à Kaysersberg ?

from Guillaume BERNARD,   MASSIF DES VOSGES
Bike Riding · Alsace
Bike route: BL320 - The Décapole through vineyards and slopes
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 20.2 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 113 m
Descent 157 m

The historic town center of Turckheim is the starting point of this route that leads to Sigolsheim, first passing through Katzenthal, another ...

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Bikepacking · Alsace
Cross-border cycling route "Orchards" (PAMINA Area)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 399.4 km
Duration 27:55 h
Ascent 1,552 m
Descent 1,552 m

This cross-border cycling route lets you explore the orchard landscapes of Alsace, Southern Palatinate and Baden, stopping for tasty breaks at ...

from Dimitri Lett,   Visit Alsace
Bikepacking · Alsace
Three Countries route - Between Nature and Culture (Large loop France, Germany, and Switzerland)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 210 km
Duration 14:55 h
Ascent 1,234 m
Descent 1,234 m

Crossing borders has never been so easy! Whether you are a top athlete or a fan of leisurely rides, come and flirt with the borders as you like, ...

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Bikepacking · Alsace
Cycle route: EuroVelo6 Atlantic – Black Sea: Montreux-Jeune – Mulhouse - Basel
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 68.2 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 141 m

Eurovelo 6 or the "River Route" connects France to Romania, crossing France from Pays de la Loire to Alsace. The proposed route goes from Montreux ...

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Parcourir les vignobles alsaciens

Explorez la Véloroute du Vignoble d’Alsace, créée en 2013 pour célébrer les 60 ans de la Route des Vins. Partie intégrante de l’EuroVelo 5 reliant Londres à Rome, cet itinéraire traverse l’Alsace sur plus de 140 km de Marlenheim à Thann. Profitez également des nombreuses boucles locales au départ de cette route mythique pour des balades d’une journée.

Vous pouvez également randonner à pied sur le chemin de Compostelle en Alsace à partir de Molsheim pour rallier Thann à travers le vignoble, ou choisir l’un des nombreux sentiers viticoles ou circuits thématiques.

La Route des Vins d’Alsace séduit par ses paysages exceptionnels et sa beauté incomparable. Pittoresque, elle égrène des villages typiques et colorés ainsi que des châteaux médiévaux. Festive, elle est rythmée par des fêtes joyeuses et conviviales. Authentique, elle est le berceau de 7 cépages et de Grands Crus incontournables et vous invite à rencontrer plus de 720 producteurs passionnés qui vous ouvrent leurs caves pour partager leur amour du vin !

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    Hiking Trail · Massif des Vosges
    Castles and Vineyards in the Pays de Barr
  • Bikepacking · Alsace
    Bike route: EuroVelo5 Via Romea. Saarbrücken – Strasbourg – Basel
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    Pilgrim Walk · Alsace
    Way of Saint James of Compostela in Alsace
  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Local Alsace à Vélo loop BL214 "Klevener and gingerbread"
  • Hiking Trail · Alsace
    À travers plaine et piémont viticole
  • Hiking Trail · Alsace
    Following Bacchus’ footsteps
  • Bikepacking · Alsace
    Cycling route: Alsace Vineyard Cycle Route: from Marlenheim to Thann
  • Bike Riding · Grand Est
    Bike route: BL128 - Around Colmar, capital of Alsace wines
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    Hiking Trail · Massif des Vosges
    Balade en famille : Château et vignoble
  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Bike route: BL320 - The Décapole through vineyards and slopes
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    Hiking Trail · Massif des Vosges
    Stroller route: Walk between vineyard and foothills
  • Hiking Trail · Alsace
    Biotope of the Thur and Steinbach vineyard
  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Bicycle Circuit "Rosheim - Obernai via the Portes Bonheur"
Alsace à vélo - Véloroute du vignoble d'Alsace
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Touring the castles of Alsace

Step back in time - that's the promise of the Chemin des Châteaux forts d'Alsace long-distance hiking trail! With its blend of history and nature, this is a real treat for those who enjoy hiking over several days.

Accessible to as many people as possible, the route takes in paths marked by the Club Vosgien and links almost all the fortified castles in the north and south of the region over a distance of 450km. Between Wissembourg and Thann, no fewer than 80 castles (Froensbourg, Lichtenberg, Haut-Barr, Kaysersberg, Ramstein...) await hikers in the foothills of the Vosges mountains! These medieval structures, overlooking the Alsace plain, offer breathtaking views.

One foot in front of the other, each of the 26 stages (18 km) reveals its share of sights and wonders... A great walking experience through the past, for unforgettable memories on the historic roads of Alsace!

Long-Distance Hiking · Alsace
The Alsace Castles Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 417.2 km
Duration 129:15 h
Ascent 14,043 m
Descent 13,861 m

The Alsace Castles Trail offers hikers the possibility of a north-to-south journey across Alsace along a path passing over 80 castles, with a ...

from Guillaume Vadin,   Club Vosgien
Le Chemin des Châteaux forts d'Alsace
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Cycling in Alsace: 4 local cycling routes for the whole family

In Alsace, cyclists are spoilt for choice when it comes to cycling routes! In addition to the 3 European itineraries (EuroVelo), the region offers a wide range of cycling routes to take for a few hours or a day, between the plains, vineyards and mountains.

If you enjoy "playing with borders", the little loop of the Trois Pays will give you the impression of travelling by bike in less than 3 hours. Between France, Germany and Switzerland, this entirely safe and signposted route offers a great cross-border family ride along the water! Not far from the German border, the "Goethe and the potters' villages" cycle route will take you back to the artist's time in Alsace.

As you head towards the foothills of the Vosges mountains, there are two easy cycle routes for families. One allows you to discover the Obernai area on the "Portes Bonheur, chemin des carrières" greenway at the foot of Mont-Saint Odile, while the other takes cyclists through the Bonnefontaine forest and the sumptuous landscapes of the Sarre Valley.

  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Bicycle Circuit "Rosheim - Obernai via the Portes Bonheur"
  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Cycling route: BL346 - La Sarre, between forests and orchards
  • Bike Riding · Grand Est
    Petite Boucle des Trois Pays, a route along the water for the whole family (Local loop 979 Alsace à Vélo / Suisse Mobile)
  • Bike Riding · Alsace
    Bike route: BL722 - Goethe and the potters' villages
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Authentic Experiences and Guided Tours

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    Expeditions · Alsace
    Le Parc du Petit Prince: Fast Track Ticket
  • from €15.00
    Expeditions · Alsace
    Choco Story Colmar: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
  • from €14.00
    Handcrafts · Alsace
    Unterlinden Museum: Entry Ticket
  • from €6.50
    Handcrafts · Alsace
    The Toy Museum of Colmar: Entry Ticket
  • from €25.00
    Handcrafts · Alsace
    Strasbourg Cathedral : Immersive Sound and Light Show - LUMINISCENCE
  • from €15.00
    Eating · Alsace
    Museum of Alsatian Wines: Audio Guide Tour + Tasting
  • from €12.00
    Culture · Alsace
    Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle: Entry Ticket
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  • Webcams · Alsace
    Katzenthal: Castle Wineck
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Belmont
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Strasbourg › South-West: Aéro Club Alsace
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Le Bonhomme: Webcam du Lac Blanc 900 - Massif des Vosges - alsace
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Landser › West
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Oderen
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Rouffach: Petit Ballon - Vosges
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Saulxures › South: Col du Hantz
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Geishouse: Grand Ballon
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Bitschwiller-les-Thann: Thannerhubel
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle › South: Syndicat Mixte Interdépartemental du Ballon d'Alsace (S.M.I.B.A.)
  • Webcams · Alsace
    Kingersheim
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Schweigen-Rechtenbach - Wandern direkt auf der Grenzlinie und durch deutsch-französische Weinlandschaften by Thomas
October 26, 2025 · Community
<p dir="ltr">Die Grenzland Tour in Schweigen Rechtenbach mache ich seit Jahren immer wieder gerne! Dies ist eine interessante Variante direkt über den alten Grenzweg. Traumhafte Ausblicke über die Rheinebene zum heimatlichen Schwarzwald. Jetzt im Herbst herrliche Farben!</p>
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Nothweiler - 4 castles and 1 mine by Rainer
October 16, 2025 · Community
<p dir="ltr">Schöne Rundwanderung mit tollen Aussichten. Besonders der Felsensteig gegen Ende ist toll!<br/> Allerdings waren es bei mir am Ende 18 km obwohl ich genau die Wanderung gangen bin.</p>
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Randonnée à l'automne dans les alentours de Wattwiller dans le Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges le 12 octobre 2025 by Christine
October 12, 2025 · Community
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