Today I’m taking you on a new 26km cycling loop, straddling the Thur and Doller valleys,Alsace‘s two southernmost valleys. My summary I liked I liked less An accessible but hilly cycling route This loop ofAlsace by bike is BL 625 “A toute vapeur vers le pays des oiseaux”, in a nod to the iconic Thur-Doller […]
In this blog post, I give you my ideas for hikes of all levels and durations to discover the Alsatian Jura! The Alsatian Jura, really? Yes, even Alsatians don’t usually believe it when they hear about it, but the Jura Massif does pass through Alsace! It lies at the southern end of the massif, on […]
“Alsatian is a mixture of French and German” This statement, which you may have heard before, is totally…wrong ! Let me explain in this article. What is Alsatian? Alsatian is in fact a Germanic dialect in the same way as Bavarian, Saxon or Swiss German. In fact, these dialects are even older than the standard […]
How about a cycling tour of the Ried? The Ried is the plain of Alsace, between the Vosges on one side and the Rhine on the other. It’s an interesting area for its nature and biodiversity , but also for its pretty villages, with an interesting heritage to admire. The local loop 463 entitled “Plans […]
Have you ever dreamed of dining among the vineyards on the Alsace Wine Route? That dream comes true with the “Dinner in the Heart of the Vineyard” offered by the Domaine Sohler Les Vigneronnes in Nothalten. Having experienced this dinner myself, I can tell you it’s a truly magical moment! So I just had to […]
In La Wantzenau, north of Strasbourg, is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the Second World War. The MM Park is even an essential stop on the tour of the Americans or the British who come to Europe in the footsteps of the conflict. The Museum is however quite unknown to the […]
Here’s a pleasant cycling loop starting from Molsheim, local loop 312 “Bulles et Bugatti” of Alsace à Vélo. It allows you to discover little-known but very beautiful corners of Alsace. For those looking for tranquillity and areas a little off the beaten track, this is a great itinerary! My summary I liked I liked a […]
Château de Lichtenberg, located in the Bas-Rhin region of northern Alsace, on the border with Moselle, is one of Alsace’s most beautiful castles… yet it’s not so well known! While almost everyone visits the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Château de Lichtenberg is less well known. My summary I liked I liked a little less A […]
I love hikes that climb well when you know there is a great view waiting for you at the top as a reward! This is the case for this 9 km loop tour, about 4 hours of walking, to reach the Julius tower located at the top of the Climont, in the beautiful Bruche valley. […]