How about a hike in the Grand Ballon? The highest peak in the Vosges Massif, at 1,424m, offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding area. Here’s a loop hike that makes for a great day out, starting in Guebwiller! My summary I liked I liked less Hiking map and GPX The basis of this hike […]
Fancy a stroll around Strasbourg? It’s so easy! We’re lucky to have nature right on our doorstep, with beautiful natural areas to enjoy a walk, discover the flora and fauna, have a picnic…In this blog post, we give you our favorite walking spots near the Alsatian capital! Map of green spaces near Strasbourg Here’s a […]
Strasbourg has no shortage of parks and gardens where you can take a stroll, sunbathe on the grass, or even have a picnic and wear your kids out! If, on the other hand, you still have some energy left and want to stretch your legs, observe the flora and fauna, or cool off when the […]
How about biking in the Villé Valley? Here (again!) is a great bike tour: local loop 846 “Vallée des eaux de vie et des liqueurs”, which combines discovery of the Val de Villé with a trip along the Alsace Wine Route. A magnificent combination! The essentials at a glance My Review of the Villé Valley […]
Do you fancy a varied, sporty trail that takes you along the Alsace Wine Route, but also into the forest and up into the hills? I tested the local loop 348 “Between vine and forest, at the foot of the Petit Ballon”, and recommend it to you! The essentials at a glance My Review of […]
Here’s a lovely cycling loop that lets you enjoy both the atmosphere of the Vosges forest and the Alsatian vineyards. The local loop 924 of Alsace à vélo, entitled “Le chemin des Celtes” offers a beautiful variety of landscapes in only 25km. There is a little bit of elevation gain (about 350m), which makes it […]
Watch out— this is a real favorite! Here’s the Alsace bike loop called “King Dagobert’s Vineyard.” It’s a funny name, isn’t it? Actually, it’s called that because King Dagobert owned a palace and vineyards in this part of Alsace, centered around Marlenheim, which is none other than the northern gateway to the Alsace Wine Route. […]
I tested the 620 local loop in Alsace by bike, titled “Medieval Towns and Remarkable Churches.” If I had to suggest a route for a first day of exploring Alsace by bike, this is one of the ones I’d recommend. This 47-km route , with 260 meters of elevation gain, truly lets you discover Alsace […]
If you are looking for a bike ride on the Alsace Wine Route that is accessible to all, this itinerary should please you! This is the local loop BL320 “La décapole par vignes et coteaux”, a magnificent walk of around 20km, with only 150m of ascent. A real favorite! The essentials at a glance My […]