Alsace By Bike
One of the most picturesque regions of France, Alsace is also one of the most cycle-friendly.
Designated bike paths and quiet country back roads provide a perfect passage along the Rhine passing Hansel and Gretel style houses overlooked by imposing medieval castles. There is plenty of opportunity to explore the cobblestone streets of quaint villages and marvel at the impressive Romanesque and Baroque churches. Gastronomic delights are plentiful in this corner of France and you can sample some of Alsace's finest produce as you travel through undulating farmland, orchards and vineyards.
The unusual and stunning 'balloons' or round topped hills provide beautiful vistas of the Alsatian region. This itinerary soaks up the relaxed and jovial atmosphere of what can only be described as a wine-lovers' wonderland.
Designated bike paths and quiet country back roads provide a perfect passage along the Rhine passing Hansel and Gretel style houses overlooked by imposing medieval castles. There is plenty of opportunity to explore the cobblestone streets of quaint villages and marvel at the impressive Romanesque and Baroque churches. Gastronomic delights are plentiful in this corner of France and you can sample some of Alsace's finest produce as you travel through undulating farmland, orchards and vineyards.
The unusual and stunning 'balloons' or round topped hills provide beautiful vistas of the Alsatian region. This itinerary soaks up the relaxed and jovial atmosphere of what can only be described as a wine-lovers' wonderland.
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Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 Arrive StrasbourgDAY 2 Cycle to Sand or Hutenheim along the Rhone-Rhine canal (46 or 52km)
DAY 3 Cycle to Colmar via Ebersmunster (59 or 65km)
DAY 4 To Ottmarsheim (49 or 61km)
DAY 5 Cycle to Guebwiller in the foothills of the Vosges (55km)
DAY 6 Cycle to Riquewhir (40km)
DAY 7 To Obernai (54km)
DAY 8 To Strasbourg via Avolsheim and the banks of the Bruche Canal (41km), trip concludes StrasbourgNote: Upgrade to 3 & 4 star hotels follows a slightly different itinerary. See trip notes for details.
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Accommodation Details
5 nights in 2 star hotels and 2 nights in 3 star hotels both with private bathroom on a twinshare basis (Upgrade available to 3 & 4 star hotels - supplement applies)
