Sport
Schnapps walk in Sasbachwalden (Germany)
By Laurène

For this unusual hike, I take you to Sasbachwalden, in the Black Forest, with our German neighbors. Two itineraries called “Schnapsbrunnenwege” (the paths of the schnapps fountains, quite a program, eh?) exist in this charming Black Forest wine village located 40km from Strasbourg. Some friends told me about these original routes, allowing to hike in […]

Hike to Guirbaden Castle (about 2 hours)
By Laurène

The Castle of Guirbaden is not the best known of the Alsatian castles. The Haut-Koenigsbourg, the Haut-Barr or the Hohlandsbourg and the castle of Lichtenberg are better known. However, the castle of Guirbaden is the largest castle in Alsace (2 hectares)! Of course, it is in ruins but it is a beautiful discovery and a […]

Sporting hike to the castles of Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenburg
By Léa

Three castles in one hike, with magnificent views, beautiful rocks and trails on the ridges, it makes you want to do it! Let’s go to the heights of Dambach-la-Ville and Scherwiller, only 40 minutes from Strasbourg. This 16 km sporty loop hike lasts between 6 and 7 hours, has 800 meters of positive and as […]

Walk to the Nideck waterfall and the castle ruins
By Laurène

The Nideck waterfall is certainly the most famous waterfall of Alsace, and for good reason: with its 25 meters, it is the highest waterfall in Alsace! It took me a little while to decide to go see it because I was a little afraid of the crowds and of being disappointed, but I actually really […]

Bicycle ride “Beers and hops” in the Zorn region (1h30)
By Laurène

Here is a bicycle loop in Alsace off the beaten track, which allows you to discover the Zorn region, northwest of Strasbourg and southwest of Haguenau. The area is not very well known by tourists but is nevertheless very pleasant: what if we discovered it by bike? I propose you here the local loop 227 […]

Small loop of the 3 countries by bike – Between France, Germany and Switzerland (2h30)
By Laurène

As you know, in Alsace we like to cross borders to visit our neighbors! I propose you here a cycling loop in the south of Alsace, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, allowing to pass by 3 countries: France, Germany and Switzerland. It is about the BL 979 – Small loop of the 3 countries of […]

The 3 rocks hike in La Petite Pierre (3h)
By Laurène

The circuit of the 3 rocks is one of the classic hikes of La Petite Pierre, not to say unavoidable! This hike in Alsace allows you to discover the typical sandstone rocks of the Northern Vosges passing by the rocks of the Raven, the Païens and the White Rock. La Petite Pierre, in the heart […]

Alsace Wine Route by bike – Short guide
By Laurène

If you’re visiting Alsace, you’ll undoubtedly want to take a trip along the famous Alsace Wine Route. This is a great idea, but did you know that you can consider doing it by bike? The Véloroute du Vignoble (Eurovélo 5) follows the Alsace Wine Route, which stretches from Thann (southern Alsace) to Marlenheim (further north, […]

Strasbourg municipal baths – Guide and review
By Laurène

Strasbourg’s Bains municipaux are a complex of public baths located on boulevard de la Victoire, in the Neustadt district. A real place of well-being and relaxation for all the inhabitants of the city and visitors, due to the wide variety of facilities and services offered. If you’re visiting Strasbourg, come rain or shine, I recommend […]