If you are looking for a bike ride on the Alsace Wine Route that is accessible to all, this itinerary should please you! This is the local loop BL320 "La décapole par vignes et coteaux", a magnificent walk of around 20km, with only 150m of ascent. A real favorite!
Summary
- My review of this bike tour in Kaysersberg
- The villages along the route—Kientzheim, Sigolsheim, Turckheim, and Ammerschwihr
- The Step-by-Step Itinerary – From Kaysersberg to Kaysersberg Through the Vineyards
- Key Takeaways from This Bike Tour in Kaysersberg
- FAQ: Your Questions About This Bike Tour in Kaysersberg
The essentials at a glance
- 📍 Start/finish: Kaysersberg, in the heart of the wine region
- 🚴 Distance: 20 km, approximately 150 m of elevation gain
- ⏳ Recommended duration: half a day, including breaks
- 💪 Level: easy, suitable for everyone
- 👨👩👧 Who is it for? Couples, families, casual cyclists
- 💶 Cost: Free (excluding bike rental)
My review of this bike tour in Kaysersberg
I liked
- Very nice itinerary to discover the beauty of the Wine Route (landscapes and villages)
- A short walk without too much difference in altitude: accessible to all
- Possibility to rent a bike or a VAE at Alsa Cyclo Tours in Kaysersberg
- Easy to follow: very well marked out
I liked less
- The climb to Katzenthal is steeper than the rest of the route: nothing insurmountable, but less-fit cyclists will really feel it
The villages along the route—Kientzheim, Sigolsheim, Turckheim, and Ammerschwihr
This bike ride passes through the villages of Kaysersberg, Kientzheim, Sigolsheim, Ingersheim, Turckheim, Ammerschwihr and Katzenthal. There are so many beautiful typical Alsatian villages where it is very pleasant to stop and admire the beauty of the half-timbered houses, the flowered streets and the pretty churches and fountains that are there. The most famous of them is undoubtedly Kaysersberg, elected Favorite Village of the French in 2017, and which has a crazy charm… It is from this village that I chose to start the walk.
This has two advantages: you will have time to stroll around before or after your bike ride, and you can easily rent a bike or an electric bike from Alsa Cyclo Tours.
🧺 Local tip: If you’re planning a picnic, now’s the time to stock up at Ferme Clarisse in Sigolsheim before heading back to Turckheim.
The Step-by-Step Itinerary – From Kaysersberg to Kaysersberg Through the Vineyards
Once you’ve picked up your bike, let’s go! We’ll start with a gentle climb through the vineyards on the hills above Kaysersberg, which offers a magnificent view of the village, with its charming houses, church, and castle.
Next, we find ourselves in the heart of the Kaysersberg Valley vineyards: the slopes where the vines are planted are quite steep—it’s stunning. But don’t worry—it’s not at all difficult to cycle; in fact, it’s almost flat.
We then pass through the villages of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim. This might be a good time to stop by if you want to buy a picnic for later: Ferme Clarisse, in Sigolsheim, is a store where you’ll find great local produce!
The route then continues a bit further across the plain toward Ingersheim and then Turckheim: it passes by fields and orchards while offering a beautiful view of the vineyards and the Vosges Mountains in the distance. Magnificent…
On the way, depending on the season, you may see the fruit trees of the Ferme de la Pommeraie in Sigolsheim, where it is possible to pick blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or apples: you pick what you want and you pay according to the weight. Nice and delicious!
The path then follows the Fecht river to reach Turckheim, which is also a charming village that deserves a stop. After the break, you have to retrace your steps a little along the river before turning off in the direction of Katzenthal. Be careful, it is from there that you will have some climbs! They are not very long in general but this one is quite steep (in fact, it is the hardest of the route)! The reward is of course the view that you have once at the top: a beautiful panorama on the vineyard, there is nothing like it…
⛰️ Local tip: Save some energy for the climb up to Katzenthal—it’s the steepest part of the route, but the view of the vineyards at the top is well worth the effort.
The route then winds its way through the vineyards, offering beautiful scenery to take in: even though I know the Alsace Wine Route well, I still find it just as beautiful—and even more so when I explore it by bike!
We cross the wine villages of Katzenthal then Ammerschwihr, which can also be the occasion to stop to visit a wine grower and to make a tasting. In Ammerschwihr, for example, I can recommend Vins Thomas-André et Fils, an organic winemaker whose wines I served at my wedding 😉 That’s how much I like him! Taste in particular the Kaefferkopf, a Grand Cru of which you will have seen the vines just before arriving in the village.
🍷 Local tip: I highly recommend a wine tasting at Thomas-André et Fils, an organic winemaker whose wines I served at my own wedding!
The road continues quietly to Kaysersberg, offering beautiful views of the vineyards on the hillsides. Once you have arrived, you can return your bike and take the time to enjoy the beauty of Kaysersberg!
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Key Takeaways from This Bike Tour in Kaysersberg
- A 20-kilometer loop with an elevation gain of just 150 meters: accessible to everyone, even casual cyclists
- Six typical villages along the Wine Route: Kaysersberg, Kientzheim, Sigolsheim, Ingersheim, Turckheim, Ammerschwihr, and Katzenthal
- You can rent regular or electric bikes on site at Alsa Cyclo Tours in Kaysersberg
- The only real challenge: the climb to Katzenthal—short but steep
Want a longer ride? Head out on my 44-km loop starting in Kaysersberg—for more experienced cyclists.
Practical information
Itinerary
You will find here the page of Alsace à vélo dedicated to this loop, with the itinerary and the GPX route.
Departure and arrival
There are plenty of options. Kaysersberg or Turckheim, for example.
Features
- Distance : 20 km
- Elevation gain : about 150 meters
- Duration: about 1h15 of cycling (without counting the breaks)
Access
By car
It is possible to park in Kaysersberg: there are several paying parking lots just outside the village center. Kaysersberg is located in:
- 13 km from Colmar (about 23 minutes)
- 58 km from Mulhouse (about 50 minutes)
- 81 km from Strasbourg (about 1h05)
By public transport
Calculate your route directly on Fluo.
FAQ: Your Questions About This Bike Tour in Kaysersberg
How difficult is this bike route around Kaysersberg?
This route is classified as “occasional” with only 150 meters of elevation gain over 20 kilometers: it is suitable for both beginner and experienced cyclists.
Where can I rent a bike to ride this loop?
You can rent a regular bike or an electric bike from Alsa Cyclo Tours, right in Kaysersberg.
How long does it take to complete this 20-kilometer loop?
Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes of pure cycling, plus time for stops in the villages: half a day is ideal.
Is this tour suitable for children?
The gentle elevation gain and generally flat terrain make this a family-friendly loop, provided that the children are already comfortable riding their bikes up the hill toward Katzenthal.
Where should I park to start this tour in Kaysersberg?
There are several paid parking lots just outside the historic center of Kaysersberg.