Highlights
A Walking Holiday Through the Vosges Mountains
Castles and Fortified Mediaeval Villages
Vineyards and Wine Tasting
Hiking Through Lush Green Landscapes
Walk the Alsace Wine Route
Itinerary
Imagine strolling through a patchwork of rolling hills, medieval villages, and endless vineyards—the "Alsace Vineyard Trails" trip brings this vision to life. Over seven days, this self-guided walking tour takes you from Turckheim to Obernai, winding through Alsace’s most picturesque landscapes. Tailored for experienced travelers and seniors seeking a moderate but rewarding activity, you’ll discover walled towns like Dambach, flower-adorned timbered houses, and sweeping views from the Vosges Mountains, at elevations between 400m and 760m. This private tour package offers the freedom to set your own pace while enjoying charming hotels, seamless transport, and delicious meals. Food and wine lovers will delight in Alsace’s renowned culinary scene, making every evening as memorable as the day’s walks. The USP? This is the ultimate route for soaking up both the region’s history and its scenic beauty, all while savoring the best of French hospitality.
day 1 - Arrive Turckheim
Arrive in Turckheim, a mountain village set above the vineyards mostly known for its surrounding medieval wall.
day 2 - Walk to Riquewihr via Ammerschwihr, and Kaysersberg 16.2km (4-5hrs)
Undulate through the vineyards to the pretty town of Kayserberg, then a steep climb past the castle ruins into mixed forest and descent at the end of the day through vineyards to Riquewihr, a medieval museum of a town with fortifications dating back to the 13th century. Many of the old buildings have dovecots and are built round central courtyards. It is one of the 'Plus Belle ' villages of France. You should have time for some wine tasting in the village.
day 3 - Walk to Thannenkirch via the 3 chateaux of Ribeaupierre 13.3 km (4-5hrs)
We enjoy wide views today over the plains of Alsace, passing through Hunawihr, with its fortified church, then it is on to Ribeauville, one of the oldest villages in Alsace before a steep climb to 645m past the ruined chateaux of St. Ulrich, Giersberg and Du Haut-Ribeaupierre, to the small mountain village of Thannenkirch.
day 4 - Continue to Chatenois 13.7km (4-5hrs)
The easiest day, but there are a couple of attractions that will take a bit of time if you visit them. Popping out of the forest you arrive at the a wonderful chateau at Haut Koenigsbourg with panoramic views of the valleys below. later on in the day There is also the chance to visit the Eagle Centre at Chateau Kintzheim before descending through the vineyards to Chatenois, a delightful small typical Alsace village with a fortified church. If it is open , visit the eccentric pub called Le Darwin
day 5 - Walk past chateaux, a medieval town and vineyards en route to Andlau 19km (6hrs)
From Chatenois a section into the vineyards is followed by a steep climb to the castle ruins of Ramstein and Ortenbourg. The former was built to destroy the latter! Dropping out of the woods, you come into Dambach-La-Ville, home of the Grand Cru wine called Frankstein. wind round the vineyards to Bernardville, and then back into the forest taking along wooded paths and through vineyards until you reach your overnight stop at Andlau.
day 6 - A hilly walk to Obernai 22.8 km (6hrs)
From Andlau we start by walking through Mittelbergheim, dominated by the ruins of the Chateau d’Andlau and Chateau Landsberg. From here it is hilly walking via Mont St. Odile. Some steepish climbs today offering fine views. You climb to St. Odile - a monastery situated on a rocky promontory. You descend to Ottrott before easy
walking into Obernai. .
day 7 - Arrangements end after breakfast
Depart Obernai after breakfast.
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This was an lovely wander from Vineyard to château to hilly forest and medieval village and small town. A combination of relaxation, good walks and moderate challenge. The accommodation was comfortable and welcoming.
Route was beautiful, stunning scenery and interesting stops along the way. Hotels were all very good and the app worked brilliantly so we never get lost. Already planning next year's trip!
A wonderful experience which exceeded our expectations. The hike was varied through pretty vineyard trails, peaceful woodland paths and picturesque medieval villages. The local people were friendly and welcoming, accommodation was comfortable and the continental breakfasts were substantial for the day ahead. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to explore a beautiful region of France that is yet to suffer from over-tourism.
We really enjoyed are trip. Beautiful villages, lovely forest trails which was welcome relief as it was very hot on a couple of the days during our trek in early June 2025. Trip was rated as moderate which was correct, it was challenging at times with steep up hill climbs on rocky paths. A good level of fitness is required as indicated by them. We definitely earned and enjoyed the beautiful food and wine on offer in the Alsace. All our hotels were very clean and comfortable with a substantial continental breakfast on offer every morning.
My Alsace trip with UTracks was the highlight of my year!
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