Alsace Wine Route - from Strasbourg to Colmar
A feast for the senses
- Romantic 'Route des Vins' from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Relaxed cycling in the hilly Alsatian wine country
- Gorgeous local Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris
- Panoramas of the renowned Rhine Valley and Black Forest
- Pretty villages with half-timbered houses and tempting boutiques
Start: Strasbourg Finish: Colmar
Travel to Strasbourg and check in at your hotel, then venture out into the achingly picturesque city centre with its intriguing ‘border-town’ history. Step along narrow cobbled lanes and snap a portrait of lovely half-timbered houses, painted stone gates and secluded courtyards.
Cycle out of Strasbourg on a pleasant well-marked bike path, riding southwest past story-book villages, elegant castles and vast vineyards on the 'Route du Vin'. Afterwards, replenish your energy with a tasty bit of Alsatian cuisine in charming Obernai.
Challenge: 37 km / 23 mi, 230 m ascent, 180 m descent
Strike out on the route to Riquewihr, a medieval town in the very heart of Alsatian wine country. This wonderful wine-making village is understandably ranked on the list of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' (the most beautiful villages in France), where fanciful rainbow-coloured architecture and world-famous wines have provided inspiration for a well-deserved nickname: 'The Pearl of Alsace'.
Challenge: 49 km / 30,5 mi, 790 m ascent, 660 m descent
Visit the tremendous fortified town of Turckheim, with imposing walls and intricate half-timbered façades so typical of the Alsace. If you’re feeling extra energetic, make your route more challenging and ride an extra loop past not one, not two, but five medieval castles! Sailing along through scenic wine villages such as Kaysersberg, your day ends on the flower-filled lanes of brightly-coloured Colmar.
Challenge: 35 km / 22 mi, 315 m ascent, 410 m descent
Your self-guided cycling trip comes to an end after breakfast. Extra nights can be booked to visit Colmar’s exquisite town centre.
All accommodations are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services.
We choose comfortable 2*/3* hotels or B&Bs where all rooms have private en-suite bathroom and every morning breakfast are included.
For more comfort, when it's possible we can upgrade the hotels with 3/4 * category (supplement applied).
The Hotel founded in the former 15th century relay station, a rural typical architecture, that will welcome you with the Strasbourg hospitality. It is located in the heart of Strasbourg historical district. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional decor with a sleek design, associating the raw wood with the ergonomics of a modern furniture.
It is in a majestic and warm building of the 14th century, in the heart of the town close to the Kapellturm (belfry), the church of Saint-Pierre-et-Paul and the famous "well with 6 seals" that the family hotel La Cloche in Obernai stands. Listed as a historic monument, the elegant is home to original Spindler paintings, magnificent wood paneling and unique stained-glass windows. A sweet scent of yesteryear still escapes from its typical half-timbered facade.
The Hotel Le Riquewihr*** is located in the heart of the Alsacian vineyards, in Riquewihr a nice and admirably well-preserved medieval town, close to the Alsacian wine route.
Close to the historic center of Colmar, the Beauséjour hotel is located between Mulhouse and Strasbourg, in the center of Alsace and its vineyards, a few kilometers from the airports of Entzheim and Basel. Thanks to the privileged location of Beauséjour, you can easily discover a city teeming with cultural wealth.
All accommodations are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services.
For more comfort, you can choose comfortable 3/4 * category hotels where all rooms have private en-suite bathroom and every morning breakfast are included.
The Hotel founded in the former 15th century relay station, a rural typical architecture, that will welcome you with the Strasbourg hospitality. It is located in the heart of Strasbourg historical district. Discover the charm of this emblematic hotel which combines a traditional decor with a sleek design, associating the raw wood with the ergonomics of a modern furniture.
Nestled in the heart of the Obernai ramparts, a few meters from the city center, this historic and charming hotel with 34 rooms offers the ideal extension of the region and its magic during your stay.
The Hotel Le Riquewihr*** is located in the heart of the Alsacian vineyards, in Riquewihr a nice and admirably well-preserved medieval town, close to the Alsacian wine route.
Rooms equipped with air-conditioning, bath or shower, toilets, color TV, direct phone, free access to the WIFI, hair-dryer. All rooms are accessible by an elevator. You can appreciate the inside heated swimming pool (40m²), the sauna and the hammam as well as our restaurant equipped with air-conditioning
Departure any day of the week from 1st April to 31st October.
Strasbourg airport is the closest airport. Within Europe there are many flights into Strasbourg, including Ryanair, Germania and Hop. You can also take an inter-continental flight through KLM, Iberia, Air France and others. From the airport a shuttle train (4x per hour) takes you to Strasbourg center (approx. 9 min).
Arrival in Strasbourg
From Paris airports, you can get to Strasbourg by the TGV (high speed train) from Paris gare de l'Est (approx. 1h50). For time tables and further information look at the website of the SNCF
Departure from Colmar
On the end of your trip you can take the local train (TER) from Colmar to Strasbourg (approx. 35 min), where you can get to Paris. For time tables and further information look at the website of the TER-SNCF
From Paris to Strasbourg (approx. 4h45 - 495 km/310 mi). Acces to driving routes see the website ViaMichelin.
Parking possibilities in Strasbourg (preferable to book in advance)
HYBRID RENTAL BIKE
GIANT Argento 3 GTS
The bikes come with pannier, handlebar bag, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL
Giant Entour
The bikes come with pannier, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock
GPS tracks are available on request
Included
- 4 nights accommodation with brakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Tourist city tax
- Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
- Access to the trip in GUIBO, the digital guidebook and navigation App
- 24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Transport to first and from last accommodation
- Trains, busses or any transport wherever necessary
- Other Lunches & Dinners
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, additional transfers, etc
- Hybrid bike rental
Extras
- Single Room Supplement
- Solo Traveller Supplement
- Upgrade Supplement hotels 3/4
- Additional nights
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel
- Transfer back from your last accommodation
- Hybrid bike rental
- E-bike supplement
- Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
Alsace Wine Route - from Strasbourg to Colmar
Contact
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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm (CET)