Alsace by Bike Tour with 13 Reviews by Utracks

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Strasbourg, France

Ends

Basel, Switzerland

Highlights

Cycling through the heart of the Alsatian vineyards

Exploring the authentic villages which are full of historical intrigue

Experiencing the timelessness of the Vosges landscape

Enjoying the culinary specialties and sampling some of the many excellent wines in local ‘caves’

Itinerary

From Strasbourg to Basel, the "Alsace by Bike" tour is a vibrant 8-day cycling journey through the heart of one of France’s most beautiful wine regions. Experienced travelers and seniors with a love for moderate cycling will find this self-guided trip an ideal way to explore the villages, vineyards, and rolling farmland of Alsace.

Pedal along designated bike paths and country backroads, past Hansel-and-Gretel-style houses and medieval castles. Indulge in Alsace’s gastronomic treats and sample local wines as you wander cobblestone streets and marvel at Romanesque and Baroque architecture. The region’s iconic round-topped hills, or ‘balloons,’ offer panoramic views and a whimsical backdrop for your adventure.

A key highlight of this tour package is its joyful celebration of Alsace’s wine culture, paired with leisurely cycling and storybook scenery—a true wonderland for lovers of food, wine, and history.

day 1 - Arrival in Strasbourg

Arrive in the University and port town of Strasbourg and your hotel. Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and home to some great museums which are worth visiting. The old city is dominated by the Cathedral made out of pink sandstone from the Vosges. There are many interesting narrow streets where you can find some interesting churches, restaurants and shops and the city has a number of covered bridges which cross the Ill River.

day 2 - Cycle along the canal de la Bruche to Obernai area (40 or 55km/25 or 34mi)

The Canal de la Bruche was once a transport route for wine from the wine-growing areas to the capital. Today the cycle path runs along this canal from Strasbourg to Molsheim, along the wine route. It continues past the 12th century Romanesque church at Rosheim to Obernai. Wine sampling is the theme of the day interspersed with some great cycling in the shadow of the Vosges. Overnight Obernai region.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Cycle to Riquewihr surrounds (35 or 50km/22 or 31mi)

The cycle path runs through the famous vineyards and their wine-growing villages, which are among the most beautiful in Alsace: Barr, Andlau, Itterswiller, Dambach-la-Ville and Bergheim or Ribeauville. The route takes you past these villages with opportunities to sample wines, as you head towards the Middle Ages town of Riquewihr (or surrounds).

Route Notes - 2 hard climbs, route mainly on dedicated cycle paths through vineyards.

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Continue through charming wine villages to Colmar (40km/25mi)

Continue your journey on the Wine Route, at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Today you will discover charming villages famous for the region's great wines. Among them, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg were each recently voted "Favourite Village of the French". You will stop in Colmar, capital of Alsace wines. Do not miss a walk in its well-preserved historic centre and visit the Unterlinden Museum, which houses the Issenheim Altarpiece, a masterpiece of Western art. Colmar is the birthplace of F.A. Bartholdi famous for the Statue of Liberty of New York (1866).

Route Notes - a hilly route with a few hard but short climbs (2 of 1km/0.6mi each, 1 of 500m from Wintzenheim to Wettolsheim). 1.5km/1mi of the route is on a good dirt road.

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Rest day Colmar, or ride to Guebwiller or Mulhouse (50-80km/31-50mi), return by train

Today you can enjoy a rest day, exploring the pretty town of Colmar, or if you're feeling energetic you can explore the surrounding area by bike. From Colmar you head south along the Alsace Wine Route, passing its typical villages. From Guebwiller, cycle to Bollwiller and take the train or continue to Ungersheim, until the Ecomusee d’Alsace. From there, the cycle path guides you directly to Mulhouse. Return to Colmar by train. (Train ticket costs are not included).

Route Notes - little hilly until Guebwiller, then flat terrain to either Bollwiller or Mulhouse.

Optional longer cycle route (same night stop) - additional loop tour Colmar-Munster return +40km/25m

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Cycle to Mulhouse and surrounds (65km/41mi)

Today you head east to Neuf-Brisach, then continue towards the south to reach the small village of Ottmarsheim with its 12th century church. Next you enter the Hardt’s forest then continue cycling along the Rhone-Rhine canal to reach Mulhouse. After enjoying the historic town centre of Mulhouse, you have a choice of numerous museums to visit this afternoon.

Route Notes - flat route mainly on dedicated cycle paths, approx 7km on secondary roads)

Optional longer cycle route (same night stop) - additional loop +30km/18.75mi, altitude difference +141m

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Continue along the Rhone-Rhine canal to Basel surrounds (55km/34mi)

Continue to follow the Rhone-Rhine Canal by the EuroVelo route 6 to Illfurth then cross the peaceful Sundgau region in the south of Alsace, characterised by its beautiful half-timbered houses. The city of Basel is located where the borders of Germany, France and Switzerland meet. Although the main city is in Switzerland, some of the suburbs are in France and Germany where our accommodation is located. With a large number of theatres and museums (including the world renowned Fine Arts Museum), the city is a centre of culture.

Overnight in the Basel region.

Route Notes - flat or gently undulating, largely on cycle paths but also on low traffic roads

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Trip concludes

Trip concludes after breakfast.

Our usual accommodations in Basel are located in the French or German parts of the city (due to border checks on luggage) - if you plan to stay longer in Basel we suggest staying more centrally in the Swiss part.

Meals:Breakfast

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7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

7 breakfasts – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices.

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Luggage transfer, 1 piece max 20kg per person, supplement applies for excessDigital information pack including map and route notes and navigational app21 speed rental bike, equipped with panniers, pump, anti-theft device & repair kit (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)Bike insuranceEmergency hotline

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