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Cycling Holiday - Alsace Wine Route
Cycle the Alsace Wine Route
Detailed maps and step by step itineraries included
Discover Colmar where France meets Germany
Explore Strasbourg at your leisure
Cycling the Alsace Wine Route
Itinerary
Map Alsace Wine Route Cycle Tour
Average / Day : Distance : 38.00 Km
Elevation gain : 470.17 Metres
Day 1 Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg
This city has easy rail access from Paris with the newly opened TGV line. Rail access from Frankfurt is also possible. Transfer to your Strasbourg hotel on your own and any free time is yours to explore this fantastic city. Orientation and bike set up with our local representative at your hotel. Old Strasbourg is typically cobbled walking streets, half timbered houses with carved stone porches and courtyards.
Overnight in Strasbourg at Hotel Leonor.
Day 2 Strasbourg Obernai
Ride the Wine Route of Alsace to Obernai
Distance 1 : 45 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 305 Metres
Start your tour by riding out of Strasbourg on a well marked bicycle path which makes getting out of this city easy. You ride south to Obernai through charming small villages and the start of the wine route. Discover some of the many castles and vineyards in the surroundings.
Overnight in Obernai at Hotel La Cour d'Alsace.
Breakfast, Dinner
Obernai
Day 3 Obernai
Loop Ride to the Mount Sainte Odile
Distance 1 : 34 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 710 Metres
Today is a loop tour in the countryside around Obernai including Ottrot and the Mont St Odile. Visit the Mont Saint Odile Monastery, which was founded during the Merovingian periods by Saint Odile, daughter of the Duke Adalric. In the Middle Ages, the Monastery was destroyed and then later rebuilt by Herrade of Landsberg.
Overnight in Obernai at Hotel La Cour d'Alsace.
Breakfast
Saint Odile Monastery
Day 4 Obernai Riquewihr
Ride to Riquewihr
Distance 1 : 49 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 669 Metres
Today you will cycle to Riquewihr, a medieval town right in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, classified among the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'. For centuries this magnificent town has managed to combine the quality of its architecture with the quality of its world-famous wines, from where it gets its nickname 'The Gem of the Alsace Vineyards'. Stay in a nice hotel in the old town.
The Alsace Remy Kieffer Wines, are the sum of more than a century of knowledge, an exceptional terroir and the microclimate of Itterswiller. The production is overseen by a dynamic team, who aim to achieve the perfect balance between modernity and tradition. Know how, patience and respect to the nature, makes the Remy Kieffer, wines unique and a truly tasting experience. ( Not available on Sundays)
Overnight in Riquewihr at Hotel Le Schoenenbourg.
Breakfast
Riquewihr
Day 5 Riquewihr Colmar
Ride to Colmar
Option 1 : 21 Km Option 2 : 38 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 196 Metres Elevation gain 2 : 599 Metres
Ride from Riquewihr to Colmar, passing by Turckheim.
Turckheim is a former fortified town. You can still see the ramparts, which are exceptionally well preserved. The village also has several half-timbered houses, typical of the region. It is a nice ride through flowered villages like Kaysersberg and your final destination, Colmar. There is a more challenging option to ride then spend the night in a charming hotel in the centre of the city.
Overnight in Colmar at Hotel Turenne.
Breakfast
Colmar
Day 6 Colmar
Loop Ride or Visit Colmar
Distance 1 : 41 Km
Elevation gain 1 : 342 Metres
Ride a loop tour into the countryside to the charming little village of Eguisheim, part of the Alsace wine route. Back to Colmar, this is home town of sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi (best known for the Statue of Liberty). The well-preserved old city centre houses several, sometimes large-scale buildings in German Gothic and early Renaissance style, as well as a number of old churches, among which the collegial Saint-Martin (13th-16th Century) is the largest and most noteworthy.
Overnight in Colmar at Hotel Turenne.
Breakfast
Eguisheim
Day 7 Colmar
Check out of your hotel in Colmar and you're off to your next destination!
You have easy rail access from Colmar to Strasbourg, from where you can catch a train back to Paris or Frankfurt.
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Leonor
Strasbourg
Discover a truly unique stay in the heart of Strasbourg, perfectly situated between Place Broglie and the picturesque docks. Designed by renowned architect Jean-Philippe Nuel, LÉONOR Hotel combines the elegance of its 18th-century listed façades with contemporary sophistication, creating a seamless blend of history and modernity.
Step through the grand entrance and immerse yourself in a vibrant, inspiring atmosphere centered around a stunning 500 m² sunlit inner courtyard. LÉONOR Hotel is more than just a destination—it’s a welcoming space where the rhythm of city life intertwines with the charm of the local neighborhood. Whether you're a traveler or a resident, the hotel offers a dynamic semi-urban retreat in the Alsatian capital.
Hotel La Cour d'Alsace
Obernai
The stylishly renovated buildings of the hotel provide for a cosy atmosphere. Original wooden-beamed ceilings, the painstakingly refurbished half-timbering, and the artistic witnesses of centuries past create a link between the guest and the culture and history of Alsace, its cuisine and hospitality. Hotel la Cour d'Alsace is located in the meticulously restored medieval old town of Obernai in Alsace. This former manor house and wine cellar of the distinguished Baron De Gail family gave rise to a hotel whose refined courtly character conveys an atmosphere of intimacy to its guests.
Hotel Le Schoenenbourg
Riquewihr
Located along the historic wine route, the Hotel Le Schoenenbourg combines tradition, comfort and modernity. It is open all year long to provide you with a quiet stay in Alsace. You'll be in the best place to enjoy the Alsatian gastronomy and wines. To relax, the hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool (from May to October), a sauna, a solarium and a fitness room. The hotel staff are always ready to make your stay delightful in this beautiful country.
Hotel Turenne
Colmar
Nestled in the heart of Colmar, the Hotel Turenne welcomes you with warm hospitality and a charming blend of modern style and traditional character. Just 200 metres from the iconic "Little Venice," this hotel offers contemporary, comfortable rooms perfect for your stay.
Optional Extras
Electric assisted bike rental
Upgrade to a Scott Sub Tour Eletric-Ride 10 or the Cannondale Mavaro HS City (or similar).
With comfortable geometry, and ePowered by Bosch with a 400wh battery, those bikes are the ideal touring bike and are ready to provide many kilometres with no worries.Your bike rental comes with 2 bags (1 Rear pannier + 1 front pannier) so you can easily carry your staff during your ride.
Included with your bike rental :
- Helmet
- Lock
- Hand pump
- 2 spare tubes
- Rear pannier
- Toolkit
- Tire levers
- Patch kit
- 1 souvenir water bottle
- Pedals are included, flat by default or toe straps on request
Note: "’Please note that any bike change during the trip may incur an extra fee."
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