Cycling trips in Alsace

Alsace : A cycling land

It is well known that Alsace is a region perfectly adapted to bicycle touring.

In large cities such as Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Colmar and many others, the many lanes allow the cyclist to visit all the places not to be missed.

The same is true inland, as this region is at the crossroads of three bicycle routes:

• The EuroVelo 5 : the via Romena Francigena, from England to the South of Italy. 
• The EuroVelo 6 which connects the Atlantic ocean to the Black Sea.
• The Eurovelo 15 : The « Rhine cycling route » following the beautiful Rhine from it’s source in the Swiss Alps up to the North Sea.

Going on a cycling vacation in Alsace is the assurance of a great adventure on small roads that are absolutely ideal for bicycle touring.

Cycling holiday for all in Alsace

Alsace offers you a multitude of landscapes to discover. A cycling trip in this region is suitable for everyone: family, couple or friends. One day along the canals in the shade of poplars, the next day on hilly roads or on mountainous paths for the more experienced, all lovers of bicycle tourism will find their account. And if you think that a bicycle trip is not about spending all your time pedaling, then go and discover medieval castles such as the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle or old abbeys…

Normandie Rando will not fail to indicate you all the places not to be missed along your bicycle tour. The region is full of wonderful places to discover!

Cycling holidays in the heart of the Alsacian’s life and traditions

Cycling in Alsace will allow you to live privileged moments with its inhabitants who will not fail to offer you a warm welcome and to present you their local traditions.

Choosing a bike trip in Alsace means discovering the many small villages with half-timbered houses, but it also means tasting the culinary specialties of the region, and there are many! Rich in its common history with neighboring Germany, Alsace is full of typical, authentic and prestigious dishes. After having gobbled up a good Kougelhopf for dessert, you will be delighted to set off again by bike towards other horizons! Here again Normandie Rando will provide you with the right addresses to make the most of your cycling trip.

Discover the wine route during your Alsace’s cycling trip

If you are looking for a themed bike tour, we advise you to go on the Alsace wine route! Whether you are passionate about oenology or simply a lover of good wines, a bike tour in the Alsatian vineyards is a unique opportunity to discover the terroirs and to taste (in moderation) the great wines of the region: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, sylvaner (…) So many great names that make your mouth water.

A cycling trip in this beautiful wine territory will allow you to cycle in the middle of the vineyards that sparkle under the summer sun. The small producers, hidden in the magnificent typical villages of the region, will be delighted to welcome you along the way. Cyclists are always welcome !