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Here’s another great cycling loop in Alsace, called BL 154 “Au fil de l’eau, soyez Na’Thur”, this time exploring the Thur Valley, in the south of the region and not far from Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less A lovely hilly circuit This is a pretty valley through which the river Thur flows: […]
Do you know the Munster Valley? Yes, like cheese, that’s where it comes from! The Valley of Munster is an Alsatian valley located right next to Colmar. It’s a great place to go for a walk, especially on a bike! I tried out the BL 633 “Between wines and cheeses” bike loop. My summary I […]
The Wangenbourg region is located 45km west of Strasbourg. It is a corner nicknamed “The little Switzerland of Alsace” because of its hilly and wooded landscapes as well as its scattered habitats. It’s true that it’s a little reminiscent of it at times, but don’t expect to find yourself in the Alps either 😉 Nonetheless, […]
How about a bike ride around Mulhouse? It’s not the best-known area for cycling in Alsace, but there are some interesting itineraries! I’m proposing two circuits here, one that will let you discover Mulhouse’s surroundings, strolling along the Rhine, and the other more urban. 1. Rhineland cycle route (58km) Here’s a cycling loop I’ve come […]
Want a change of scenery without traveling too far? We’re heading for the Pays de Bitche in the Moselle region of Lorraine, right on the border with Alsace and less than an hour from Strasbourg. Bitcherland is home to a large number of hiking trails, some of which have been designated “sentiers d’excellence”: in other […]
This cycling loop around Saverne, which is the BL 370 “Rohan châteaux et abbayes”, is for those who like a bit of sport: it’s an itinerary with two nice climbs! In total, it’s about 40km long, with between 600 and 700m of ascent. My summary I liked I liked a little less A beautiful, sporty […]
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 […]
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 […]