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Between wines and cheeses” cycling loop in the Munster Valley (34km)
By Laurène

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 […]

Hike to the castles of Wangenbourg and Freudeneck
By Laurène

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, […]

Rent an electric boat without a license in Mulhouse
By Léa

Hissez ho, moussaillons! From July to September, Alsace Plaisance is offering you the chance to take the controls of an electric boat without a license, and sail for 1 hour on the Rhone-Rhine canal in Mulhouse. The pier is located behind the Museum of Textile Printing, a short walk from the train station and the […]

Visit of the abbey of Murbach in the Guebwiller Valley
By Vladimir

Of course, we “know” Murbach Abbey, located in the Guebwiller Valley, because everyone has seen it countless times on their Instagram feed: it’s one of Alsace’s postcards. However, beyond the beautiful photos that we can take of the place, we do not know the history of this religious temple. Shall I tell you about it? […]

Sporty bike loop around Saverne (40km)
By Laurène

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 […]

Cycling in the Thur and Doller valleys (26km)
By Laurène

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 […]

Discover the Ried d’Alsace by bike (40km)
By Laurène

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 […]

Cycling around Molsheim (35km)
By Laurène

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 […]

Visit of the “Maisons des Rochers”: troglodyte houses in Alsace
By Laurène

Have you ever heard of the Graufthal Rock Houses? I had already admired these troglodyte houses nestled at the foot of the pink sandstone cliffs from the outside one day but had not yet had the opportunity to visit them. Yes, these incredible blue houses can be visited and it is really worth it! Where […]