5-day Self-guided Cycling Holiday in Alsace I S-Cape Travel

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> 5-day Alsace Wine Route Cycling Holiday

Self-guided Strasbourg to Colbar bike tour

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

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ITINERARY

Start: Strasbourg Finish: Colmar

Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg

Day 2: From Strasbourg to Obernai (37 km / 23 mi)

Day 3: From Obernai to Riquewihr (49 km / 30,5 mi)

Day 4: From Riquewihr to Colmar (36 km / 22mi)

Day 5: Departure from Colmar

Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg

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.

Day 2: From Strasbourg to Obernai (37 km / 23 mi)

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, 270 m ascent, 224 m descent

Day 3: From Obernai to Riquewihr (49 km / 30,5 mi)

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, 495 m ascent, 395 m descent

Day 4: From Riquewihr to Colmar (36 km / 22mi)

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: 36 km / 22 mi, 271 m ascent, 361 m descent

Day 5: Departure from Colmar

Your self-guided cycling trip comes to an end after breakfast. Extra nights can be booked to visit Colmar’s exquisite town centre.

ACCOMMODATION

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).

Hotel de l'Europe****(Strasbourg)

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.

www.hotel-europe.com
Hôtel De La Cloche** (Obernai)

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.

www.laclochehotelobernai.com
Hôtel le Riquewihr*** (Riquewihr)

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.
Hotel Beausejour*** (Colmar)

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.

www.beausejour.fr

SELECT HOTELS

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.

Hotel de l'Europe****(Strasbourg)

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.

www.hotel-europe.com
Hôtel Le Gourverneur (Obernai)

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.

www.hotellegouverneur.com
Hôtel le Riquewihr*** (Riquewihr)

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.
Hôtel Le Rapp (Colmar)

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

www.rapp-hotel.com

PRACTICAL INFO

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

Hybrid Rental Bike

ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL

Giant Entour

The bikes come with pannier, spare tube, tools, pump, helmet and lock

Electric Bike Rental

GPS tracks are available on request

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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

REVIEWS

01-10-2023

We especially enjoyed Obernai and Riquewihr. Colmar was very touristy, and the hotel Beausejour was very comfortable but a fairly long walk to the centre ville.

The booking process and communication were very good. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery through the vineyards and towns.

Laura