Such a bike ride through the vineyards makes you hungry and thirsty! So it's a good thing that this cycling holiday leads through the Alsace region, where culinary enjoyment is written in capital letters! The eight-day tour through the idyllic cultured country is characterised by a relaxed way of life, beautiful views over the Rhine and of course wine and gastronomy. Whether during the bike break in between or in the evening at the stage destination. Visit the wineries and inns in Alsace! After all, where the wine grows, it tastes best.
Details about the cycling tour around Alsace
This cycling holiday in Alsace includes luggage transport and you will explore Alsace for eight days. The bike tour stops at the most beautiful spots the region has to offer: Strasbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar and Ottmarsheim are just some of the cities where you stay. Pleasantly flat cycle paths with few slopes, idyllic rest areas and mysterious castle ruins.
The highlights of the cycling holiday at a glance
Alsatian cuisine: The "Cuisine d'Alsace" has a lot to offer, including Choucroute, the Alsatian sauerkraut with pork and sausage, or the classic tarte flambée. The culinary experience is rounded off with quality wines from the region
Idyllic landscape on the Rhine: The meadows of the Rhine and the hilly landscape of the Weinstrasse exude a feeling of relaxation and tranquillity that you will certainly experience during your bike rides!
Colmar: An authentic French art town with buildings from the fifteenth or sixteenth century. This fairytale village was also the main source of inspiration for the village of Beauty and the Beast
Worth knowing about the Alsace Photobook bike tour
The bike tour starts with your journey to Strasbourg and ends on the eighth day in this largest city of Alsace. In between, there are sporty and active days on the bike, on which you cycle a total of 320 kilometres. Daily stages between 25 and 70 kilometres on easy bike paths - often even through the vineyards. A short stop at one of the excellent wineries is well worth it!
You drive through villages and along the canal from Marckolsheim to the art city of Colmar. This fairytale village was also the main source of inspiration for the village of Beauty and the Beast. Colmar is an authentic French art town with a rich history dating back to the 8th century. A city walk also starts at Museum d'Unterlinden, which is located opposite the Office du Tourisme. The description of the walk can be purchased for 50 euro cents at the Office du Tourisme. With this city walk, you really don't miss anything about this unique city.
You say goodbye to Colmar. On beautifully landscaped cycle paths it goes via Neuf-Brisach to Ottmarsheim. It is worth visiting the basilica from the 12th century. You continue your route along the Rhine Canal, which leads you to the centre of Mulhouse.
The villages of Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr are among the most beautiful and famous villages of the wine route. Take the time for a wine tasting!
In Rosheim, Alsatian Romanticism reaches its peak with the 12th-century Church of St. Pierre and Paul. Follow the Bruche Canal to Strasbourg.
ca. 40 km
Route information
Almost the entire cycling tour takes you along well-developed and well-signposted high-quality cycle paths. You sometimes drive on service roads with little traffic, through the vineyards the route is slightly hilly.
7 nights in the chosen category, including breakfast
Personal welcome meeting (German, English) Except on Sundays and public holidays
Luggage transfer(s)
Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, luggage labels)
Own signage on the route
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline
Not included
Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Arrival information
Train: Strasbourg station
Airport: Strasbourg, Basel/Mulhouse or Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden
Parking: Guarded and covered parking near the hotel, approximately €60 per week