Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.
Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.
This Route is a cyclists dream and Alsace region has the longest cycling paths in all of France. You will bike through several small towns where time seems to have stood still since the Middle ages.
The well preserved town walls and gates, the picturesque half-timbered houses, the impressive Roman and Gothic churches testify to an eventful past. Of course, the main focus is on wine; Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, and Silvaner.
But there is more than wine to enjoy on this bike tour in France: the idyllic landscape is dominated and protected by the mountain range of the Vosges, on whose mountain tops sit castles and ruins. The starting point of this romantic Alsace cycling route is the European city of Strasbourg. In the city center which is surrounded by the canals of the River Ill, you will get an idea of what lies ahead. At the end of the tour, you will have a hard time deciding what has been the highlight: Strasbourg, Guebwiller or Colmar!
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In the Alsace you cycle mainly on cycle paths in slightly hilly terrain, sometimes with quite demanding sections. For this reason we offer two different routes for each stage to ensure that also less skilled cyclist can cope with the routes. Each day you can decide which level of difficulty suits you.
You will leave Strasbourg along the Rhône-Rhine canal which will lead you along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried.
You will travel through the landscapes and villages of the Alsatian Ried which is rich in aquatic flora and fauna. Arrival in Colmar, the capital of the wine of Alsace and the town of art, by the cycle track of the channel of Colmar.
From Colmar you follow the French wine route. The dreamy wine-growing villages, with many Alsatian timber-frame houses, and magnificent mediaeval town centres in the midst of extensive vineyards are areas for unwinding, enjoyment and simply relaxing.
At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turkheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.
Along the wine road you will discover the villages of Barr, Andlau and its abbey, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr.
Country roads and cycle tracks will take you from Rosheim and to Avolsheim. From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe: Strasbourg. Individual departure or extension.
| Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults | |
| 0-5,99 years | -100% |
| 6-11,99 years | -50% |
| 12-14,99 years | -25% |
| 15-99 years | -10% |
| Bicycle & equipment | |
| 7-speed-bike (back pedal brake) / 21-speed-bike | 75 |
| E-bike | 180 |
| Additional night | |
| Strasbourg Cat. A + B (dbl/sgl) | 65/105 |
| Strasbourg Cat. A+ (dbl/sgl) | 75/110 |
Strasbourg 5* Régent Petite France
Sélestat 4* BW Humaniste
Colmar 5* Les Têtes
Baldersheim 4* Au Cheval Blanc
Jungholz 4* Les Violettes
Ribeauvillé 4* Clos Saint Vincent
Obernai 4* Cour d’Alsace
Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.
The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.
You can choose between the following bikes:
To the complete equipment belongs of course also suitable accessories: Saddle bag, handlebar bag, service set with tool and spare tube, air pump, and lock.
By popular demand, we have now invested in a considerable number of e-bikes, much favoured by cyclists who love the great Outdoors, but prefer to let the bike take the strain. With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... Acclivity can be handled easily.
You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. This is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.
ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL BY PLANE
Airport: Strasbourg (SXB), approx. 20 km, Basel/Mulhouse (MLH), approx. 120 km
The Entzheim train station is situated on the opposite side of the car park, outside the airport. From here there is a direct TER rail connection to Strasbourg station (7 mins.), cost approx. 4€. The taxi journey takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. Cost approx. 30 € to Strasbourg.
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Parking: parking garage next to the hotel, approx. € 60/week, no reservation possible, payable locally
ARRIVAL BY TRAIN
Train station: Strasbourg, hotels in walking distance
Régent Petite France & Spa: only 10 min. walking distance, in direction Centre ville - Petite France, cross the bridge "Pont du faison"
Grand Hotel: The hotel is on the opposite side of the railway stati on between the streets “rue Maire Kuss” and “rue Kuhn”.
Hotel Dragon: Tram from TGV railway station in Straßburg: Take line A in the direction “Place de l’étoile”, “Illkirch-Lixenbuhl” or “Neudorf”. Get off at the 4th stop (Porte de l’hôpital). From this stop, Hotel Dragon is only 5 minutes away by walking. The total travel time is 15 minutes. Tram pass:
approx. 2 €. Taxi: 7 – 10 minutes travel time from the railway station to Hotel du Dragon, approx. 15 – 20 €
Current train connections and prices you will find under: www.radreisen.at/france-train
Happy to advise you:
Michael Hainitz
