Do you know Bouxwiller? It is a small town located northwest of Strasbourg, which is the current capital of the Hanau region and was once the administrative center of the Hanau-Lichtenberg county. We’re in a part of Alsace that isn’t the best known, but is full of wonders… and Bouxwiller is one of them! My […]

My summary I tested the local loop BL 806 entitled “Haguenau, Cité de Barberousse”. This is a route of around 40km with just under 250m of ascent. I liked I liked less An itinerary off the beaten track The itinerary is not unpleasant, but I might as well tell you straight away that it’s not […]

Here is a cycling itinerary in loop to be done from Colmar, Neuf-Brisach or Kunheim. This is one of the local loops proposed by the Alsace à vélo website, loop 617 entitled “From Bartholdi to Vauban”. My summary I liked I liked less An easy cycling itinerary Why this name for the route? Because Colmar […]

Are you looking for ideas for walks in Alsace? There’s plenty to choose from… To guide you, we’ve put together a selection of fun walks in Alsace: from family outings to challenging hikes in the Vosges and from the north to the south of Alsace, here are several ideas for loop walks, all tried and […]

On the road of the crests, between Sainte Marie aux Mines and Cernay, we find the highest summit of Alsace: the Grand Ballon. After a good farmhouse inn nearby, my sister, our children (ages 4 to 8) and I chose this summit hike, advertised as easy and all-public. She had some surprises in store for […]

If you’re looking to flirt with the Vosges crests while taking in some beautifully varied scenery, I’ve found the perfect hike in Alsace. The Trois Lacs hike, aboveOrbey, is a fairly classic Vosges hike, but it’s well worth it! As the name suggests, it takes in Lac Noir, Lac Blanc and Lac des Truites (also […]

Flower-filled meadows, shady forests, steep winding paths and magnificent panoramic views of the Vosges… That’s what this Hohneck hike is all about! This 11km loop hike, which passes through the Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve, will captivate you with the diversity of its landscapes… and its sporty side! My summary I liked I liked less Departure from […]

In this article, my friend Noëlle tells you about one of her favorite walks, well-known in Alsace but somewhat jealously guarded… Yes, you’re lucky she’s delivering this great plan! My summary I liked I liked less Alsatians’ Sunday stroll Here is an idea for an original and easy walk that will please both children and […]

How about a hike and picnic at sunset? Head for the Grand Ballon from Linthal! My summary I liked I liked less The setting sun, a magical moment Here’s an idea for a fun outing with friends: a little Alsatian hike at the end of the day in summer, to picnic and watch the sun […]