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Follow the romantic 'Route des Vins' between the beautiful cities of Strasbourg and Colmar
Relaxed biking crossing the hilly Alsatian wine country by quiet country roads. Taste the delicious, local Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Enjoy the beautiful panoramas of the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest. Stop in a charming village full of half-timbered houses, nice shops and terraces. Clamped between the Vosges and the Rhine Valley lie the Alsace vineyards, home of the Riesling, Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer grapes, which thrive in the sunny climate sheltered by the Vosges. Because Alsace is France's No. 1 bicycle region, with many expanded Véloroutes, the bicycle is the ideal means of transportation in this beautiful wine region.
You begin your holiday in Strasbourg, a beautiful city where there is much to see and experience. For the first 20 km you ride along the Canal de la Bruche, after which you follow the Route d'Alsace, which offers plenty of opportunities for tasting the classic Alsatian wines. Villages like Riquewhir and Turckheim are all equally welcoming, with colorful flowers, beautiful half-timbered buildings and cobbled, stone paved streets. High above Alsace are the wooded peaks of the Vosges. From there you have surprising views of the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest across the valley. You end the tour in Colmar, an attractive and lively city, also the Capitale des Vins d'Alsace. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful city of Colmar.
If you would like more inspiration, check out this article: 5 best cycling routes in France
Check out the video of our clients' trip to Alsace:
| Day 1 | Arrival in Strasbourg | |
After check-in, visit the beautiful historic city center. This city is not only very beautiful, but also has a very interesting history being a frontier town. Stroll through the narrow paved cobbled streets and look at the beautiful half-timbered houses with painted plasterwork, stone gateways and intimate courtyards.
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| Day 2 | Strasbourg - Obernai | |
After breakfast,for this specific trip, we kindly ask you to walk to the bike shop. They’ve scheduled a bike fitting for you. Then you leave the inner city of Strasbourg pleasantly via a well-indicated cycle path. The route to the south-western town of Obernai leads you through charming villages, past beautiful castles and winding vineyards to the beginning of the 'Route des Vins'. Enjoy delicious Alsatian cuisine in one of the many restaurants in charming Obernai. Challenge: 37.1km, 165m ascent, 119m descent
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| Day 3 | Obernai - Riquewihr | |
You are on your way to Riquewihr, a medieval town, located in the heart of the Alsatian wine region. This wonderful wine centre is counted as one of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' (or 'the most beautiful villages of France'). The combination of her beautiful architecture and world-famous wines gave Riquewihr the nickname 'The Pearl of Alsace'. Challenge: 49km, 419m ascent, 319m descent
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| Day 4 | Riquewihr - Colmar | |
Visit beautiful Turckheim, a walled and fortified town. Take the time to walk through the streets lined with half-timbered houses, which are typical of Alsace. Bike through scenic wine villages like Kaysersberg and end your ride in Colmar. You can make this cycling day more challenging by adding an extra loop through the area which takes you past five local castles. Challenge: 36.2km, 196m ascent, 286m descent
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| Day 5 | Departure from Colmar | |
End of your trip after breakfast. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful city of Colmar. |
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Starting dates:
Daily from April 01 till October 31
Of course you can also book extra night(s) during the trip. We can give you these prices on request. Please mention where you would like to add extra night(s).
4 Nights included
2/3 Star Hotels or 3/4 Star Hotels (supplement applied)
Breakfast included, Halfboard optional on request
Maps and tourist information on all the places of interest
24/7 Bilingual Emergency hotline
Luggage transport to your next accommodations. Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (20 kg maximum)
For time tables and further information check the website of SNCF or rome2rio for all French National trains (SNCF).
We strongly advise you to download the sncf mobile app prior to departure.
If you want to travel on a train with your bike, you can find more information via this link.
Parking possibilities in Strasbourg (preferable to book in advance)
We will supply the directions of this trip with a personalized code which gives you access to our travel App.