Electric bike ride on the Wine Route with Alsa Cyclo Tours
The Alsace Wine Route is a superb road on which every visitor to the region should take a tour. Most people drive through it. Others decide to discover it on foot. Only, one advances very slowly on foot, and one benefits less from it in car. The ideal solution? The bike! And since the Route des Vins is so hilly, you can even opt for an electric bike!
The essentials at a glance
- 📍 Location: Eguisheim (departure point), tour to Rouffach
- ⏱️ Recommended duration: Half a day (allow 3 hours for the Rouffach tour)
- 👥 Audience: Families, couples, all skill levels thanks to electric assistance
- 💶 Budget: €, starting at 30€ for a half-day rental of an electric bike
My Review of the E-Bike Tour with Alsa Cyclo Tours
I liked
- The electric bike, which makes cycling accessible to all!
- Enjoy the landscapes of the Alsace Wine Route at my own pace
- The circuit and the GPS: just follow the route!
- Very warm welcome
I liked less
- Nothing!
Electric Bikes—The Perfect Way to Explore the Wine Route
I tried out an e-bike tour along the Wine Route with Alsa Cyclo Tours, which was originally based in Eguisheim (yes, that charming village that you absolutely must visit!). Since my first trip, this small team of enthusiasts has really grown: Alsa Cyclo Tours is now a network of four locations in Alsace (Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Colmar, and Strasbourg), with a fleet of over 250 regular and electric bikes.
It’s always fun to pedal, and you can even pedal at a good pace, but the motor boosts your power, allowing you to go much faster. On uphills, that makes all the difference! On flat terrain, I also found it really fun to go faster than usual.
The electric bikes from Alsa Cyclo Tours are top-of-the-range: they’re light (or at least they seem light, thanks to the electric assistance…) and the battery lasts for around a hundred kilometers. There is plenty to do!
Rouffach Loop – A 30-km loop starting in Eguisheim
Not sure which way to go? Alsa Cyclo Tours offers several cycling routes along the Wine Route. The routes are preloaded onto GPS devices—all you have to do is follow the directions.
I had chosen the Rouffach route, a 30-km loop (allow about 3 hours) running from Eguisheim to Rouffach along the Wine Route, offering beautiful views of the Alsace Plain and the Black Forest and passing through charming little villages like Gueberschwihr and Pfaffenheim. I really enjoyed just letting myself be guided—it’s so easy! I could also go at my own pace and stop to take photos as often as I wanted.
Want to go on another bike ride through the vineyards?
- In the northern part of the vineyard region, starting from Kaysersberg, here is my 44-kilometer loop
- Still in the Kaysersberg area, a shorter 20-km hike
Highlights of the Bike Ride Along the Wine Route
- Electric bikes make the Wine Route accessible to everyone, even those who aren’t in great shape
- Alsa Cyclo Tours offers ready-to-use GPS routes, such as the Rouffach loop (30 km, 3 hours)
- Expect to pay at least €30 for a half-day rental of an electric bike
- The company has grown since my first visit: it now has four branches in Alsace
Want to plan your own itinerary? Check out my short guide to cycling the Wine Route.
Practical information
Rates
Expect to pay €30 for a half-day or €45 for a full day for an e-bike (standard hybrid bike: €18/€25). Discounted rates apply for rentals of 3 days or more. Details can be found on the Alsa Cyclo Tours rates page.
Days and hours of operation
Alsa Cyclo Tours is open 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and then from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from late March through late October. The rest of the year, it is open by reservation only.
Guided tours
In addition to bike rentals, Alsa Cyclo Tours also offers guided electric bike tours, particularly in Colmar and Strasbourg. The itinerary includes biking, wine tastings, and samplings of regional products, depending on the package…
Access
By car
The address of the Eguisheim branch is as follows: 3 rue de Pairis, 68420 Eguisheim. Eguisheim is located at:
- 9 km from Colmar (about 20 minutes)
- 41 km from Mulhouse (about 35 minutes)
- 91 km from Strasbourg (about 1h05)
By public transport
You can look at the Fluo website.
Alsa Cyclo Tours now has three additional locations—in Kaysersberg, Colmar, and Strasbourg—if you’d prefer to rent your bike elsewhere along the Wine Route.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Wine Route Bike Tour
Do you have to be athletic to ride an e-bike on the Wine Route?
No, the electric assist makes up for the uphill climbs and makes the ride accessible to beginners as well as families with children.
How much does it cost to rent an electric bike with Alsa Cyclo Tours?
Expect to pay €30 for a half-day or €45 for a full day for a standard e-bike; discounted rates apply for rentals of 3 days or more.
Which tour should you choose from Eguisheim?
The Rouffach loop, a 30-km route (about 3 hours) through Gueberschwihr and Pfaffenheim, offers beautiful views of the Alsace Plain and the Black Forest.
Where can you rent an electric bike on the Alsace Wine Route?
Alsa Cyclo Tours has four branches: Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Colmar, and Strasbourg.
Do I need to book my rental in advance?
Yes, we recommend booking online, especially during peak season, to ensure you can find the bike and time slot that work best for you.