Group of cyclists riding on a paved road through Alsace vineyards. A village with traditional houses sits in the valley surrounded by green hills.

Two cyclists with touring bikes pause in cobblestone square of Boersch, surrounded by traditional Alsatian half-timbered buildings and a cafe.

Two cyclists with helmets pause on a concrete bridge with green railings over a river. Trees line the riverbank in the background.

Three cyclists with touring bikes pause on a paved road beside extensive vineyards in Alsace, with rolling hills in the background.

Itinerary

Arrival in Strasbourg, settling at the hotel and free time to explore the town.

You will leave Strasbourg following the Rhône-Rhine canal which will lead you along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried.

You will travel through the landscapes and villages of the Alsatian Ried, rich in aquatic flora and fauna. Arrival in Colmar the capital of the wine of Alsace and the town of art, by the cycle track of the channel of Colmar.

From Colmar head east to Neuf Brisach, then continue towards the south to reach the gentle village of Ottmarsheim with its 12th century nice church. Next you enter the Hardt’s forest then you go along the Huningue’s canal to reach Mulhouse. After enjoying the historic town center of Mulhouse, you have numerous museums to visit.

You will leave the banks of the Rhine and the villages of the Sundgau and ride to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. You arrive in Guebwiller, nestling at the foothills of the Vosges.

At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.

Along the Wine Route you will discover the villages of Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Andlau and its abbey, Barr and Obernai.

From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg. End or prolongation of your stay.

Tour character

Moderate

A moderate bike tour, also for beginners. You cycle mostly on bike paths and sometimes on side streets with less traffic. Two stages are a little bit hilly.

Map of Alsace cycling route showing white path connecting cities like Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse with red dots marking locations along Rhine river.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included Service

7 Overnights in hotels of the booked category incl. breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Personal welcome briefing except Sundays and public holidays (GE,EN,FR)
At best elaborated route with maps (GE,EN,FR)
Detailed travel documents with maps 1x per room (GE,EN,FR)
GPS-Tracks on request available
For rental bikes, rental bike insurance
Service hotline

Not included Service

Arrival and departure
Costs for parking
City tax
Transfers
Optional sightseeings
City maps
Repairs of own bike
Travel Insurances
Costs of the private requirements

Extras

Arrival/parking

Good train connection to Strasbourg.
Good flight connection to the airport Strasbourg.
Other airports nearby: Basel/Mulhouse about 120 km, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden about 60 km and per shuttle or Taxi
Public parking garages Parking Indigo Strasbourg Hôpital Hautepierrer (approx. 50,00€ per week), it is reachable via tram.

Hotels

French hotel classification

Category Charm: Overnight stays are in selected, uniquely charming hotels, manor houses, castles, and inns. All rooms have shower/bath and WC. Enjoy the overnight stays in these unique and luxurious accommodations mainly of the 4* and 5* category.

Category A: Overnight stays in very good quality hotels of the 3* category. All rooms with shower/bath and WC.

Category B: Overnight stays in hotels of the 2*/3* category. The accommodations may be in the surroundings of the city. All rooms with shower/bath and WC.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!