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Between vineyards, meadows and forests from Turckheim to Aubure
This circuit, which mainly follows wine and forest trails, cycle paths and small mountain roads to avoid traffic, is designed for mountain bikes and electric mountain bikes. It allows you to discover some picturesque villages in the foothills, such as Turckheim, Ammerschwihr, Kientzheim, Kaysersberg, Hunawihr and Zellenberg, as well as the green Fréland valley and the steeper, forest-covered slopes of the Brézouard and Kaelblin mountains.
Walk in the Stauffen and Petit Ballon mountains
Walk, mountain bike or electric mountain bike ride in the Stauffen and Petit Ballon mountains. The proposed circuit includes sections on roads, forest paths and cycle paths. There are no major difficulties, except for a short but steep climb after the Col de Marbach, which may require you to dismount, and the steady but also fairly steep climb from Boenlesgrab to Strohberg.
From Wihr-au-Val to Tanet
A ride for mountain bikes and electric mountain bikes in the Val Saint-Grégoire to reach the Tanet massif. The circuit mainly follows cycle paths or forest tracks and allows you to discover the beauty of this site, which was once home to a ski resort.
The Doller Valley from Sentheim to Masevaux via Wolfenloch
This hike takes you mainly through forest from Sentheim to Masevaux via the Wolflenloch discovery trail. The return route follows the Doller river, passing the Hohenstein Cave and Sainte-Anne Chapel.
From the Magel to the Bruche via the Donon
This circular walk takes you from the pastures of the Grendelbruch heights to Schirmeck and the Donon, returning via the Bruche valley. It takes in roads, forest roads, forest paths and cycle routes.
Strangenberg and a visit to Rouffach
This route takes us around the dry Strangenberg hill and to the old episcopal town of Rouffach. As a large part of the route runs through vineyards, you should expect, in places, cobbled or concrete vineyard paths.
From the Croix des Missions to Hugstein via the quarries
This walk offers beautiful views of Guebwiller and the Florival, and allows you to explore the old quarries of Buhl as well as the ruins of Hugstein.
It can be combined with a visit to Guebwiller: industrial wastelands and villas, Saint-Léger Church, the Dominican Convent, the former Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, the Deck Museum, etc.
Around Colmar and across the Alsace plain
An ideal walk to start the season, taking you around Colmar and across the Alsace plain to the Rhine. It mainly follows cycle paths or routes, rural roads or quiet roads, with the exception of a few sections where you need to pay attention to traffic.
The wine-growing villages of the Val de Weiss
A scenic walk to discover the wine-growing villages of the Val de Weiss and their rich and tumultuous past. While Kaysersberg is rightly ranked among the French's favourite villages, our favourite is Kientzheim, a village away from the tourist trail but with a remarkable historical heritage. The route follows forest and vineyard paths and tarmac or cobbled roads.
From Barr to Rothlach
A route through the woods, along pleasant paths, which passes close to the castles of Haut-Andlau and Spesbourg before reaching the Rothlach inn. Most of the route follows forest paths or tracks.
From Soultzmatt to Schwarzenthann via the Col du Bannstein
The first part of this hike takes place on forest paths and the return journey is through the meadows of the Haute Vallée Noble.
The route takes you to the pilgrimage site of Schaefertal (Val du Pâtre), the mysterious site of Schwarzenthann, the meadows of Wintzfelden and the panorama of the Zinnkoepfle and the Noble Valley at Grossfels.
This hike can be shortened by almost 4 kilometres if you choose the Shepherd's Valley Chapel as your starting point.
From Lapoutroie to Fréland via the Col de Chamont
A steep start, a few sections through the forest, but above all beautiful views of Lapoutroie and the Val d’Orbey, the Brézouard and the Tête des Faux, as well as Fréland and the Kaelblin massif.
Panoramic walk of Eichberg, Brand and Sommerberg
This walk offers breathtaking views of the Alsace plain and the town of Colmar, the entrance to the Val Saint-Grégoire with the ruins of Hohlandsbourg and Pflixbourg, the small town of Turckheim and the incomparable site of Niedermorschwihr.
It is particularly recommended in autumn when the vineyards are ablaze with colour
Walk through the vineyards of the Vallée Noble
Discover the vineyards of the Vallée Noble, its grands crus such as Zinnkoepfle and Pfingstberg, and its wine-growing villages such as Westhalten, Soultzmatt and Orschwihr.
From Wassmatt to Boenlesgrab
The starting point for this hike in the Petit Ballon massif is at Wassmatt, at an altitude of over 800 m, which reduces the elevation gain. After reaching Buchwald with its hundred-year-old beech trees and panoramic view of the Wasserbourg valley, the Alsace plain and the Black Forest, the route takes us to the peaks and then plunges through the forest to Boenlesgrab. The return journey, which is more peaceful, passes through Dreischoepf and Hanspen before reaching Wassmatt again.
Tour of the Petit Hohneck
This is a short hike in the hills with beautiful views of the small and large Munster valleys, the Petit Ballon, the Hohneck, the Frankenthal, the Schlucht and the Trois Fours.Good footwear is required as there are a few sections where you have to climb over rocks (north face of the Petit Hohneck) and the descent from Schaefferthal to Gaschney is very rocky.With a bit of luck, you may encounter some chamois grazing on the mountain pastures.
⚠️ This hike is not accessible in winter. See here for closed marked trails .
From Obersolberg to Christlesgut
A short, shaded circular walk at the foot of the Petit Ballon, offering beautiful views of the Munster valley.
Double circular loop from Wasserbourg to Buchwald
This route starting from Wasserbourg takes you to the Buchwald Farm Inn via Le Ried; the return route is via Schlossmatt.
The route winds its way partly through woodland and partly across stubble fields, offering lovely views of the small Wasserbourg valley at the foot of the Petit Ballon and the entrance to the Munster valley.
You can expect a few steep sections, but most of the climbs are gentle.
From Zimmerbach to Gaschney
The route takes us to Munster via the vineyards and the cycle path, then follows the River Fecht. The long climb to Gaschney (970 m) follows a forest track offering lovely views over the little Munster valley.
A path, which is quite stony in places, leads to Metzeral (Steinabrück).
The return journey follows the cycle path at the foot of the mountains.
Around Labaroche, Le Cras and Petit Hohnack
Labaroche is a very large commune. This hike takes you around the upper part of the village, so the elevation gain is modest. The route is divided into two parts and goes around Le Cras and Petit Hohnack. The detour around Le Cras follows forest paths to the Herrenwasen pass.
This hike includes a few sections on small mountain roads and is particularly recommended in autumn when nature is ablaze with colour.
The Grand Cru Tour of Central Alsace
A route offering a glimpse of the grand crus of Central Alsace. It follows the scenic trails of the Brand and Sommerberg and allows you to discover the most picturesque villages in the wine-growing region. The return journey partly follows the Piémont cycle path.
This route is reserved for mountain bikes, with or without electric assistance.
Circular starting from Ottrott via Klingenthal and Boersch
This hike takes you to the ruins of Ottrott Castle, the remains of the former Royal Arms Factory in Klingenthal, the fortified village of Boersch, the former site of Saint-Léonard Priory, the Leonardsau estate and residence, El Biar, and Windeck Castle and park.
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