In between Latin and German civilisations, Alsace region is deeply attached to its identity. It offers a surprising cultural richness.
Big wine-producing region, its white wines are delicious especially with the numerous local specialities. You will enjoy riding on cycle path and tracks, crossing flowered villages on the wine route and admiring the proud medieval castles. You will also have plenty of time to visit Strasbourg.
Day 1 - Arrival in Strasbourg
Arrival in Strasbourg, settling at the hotel and free visit of the city. We advice : the cathedral, the Palace of Europe and the picturesque districts like "Petite France" one.
Night in Strasbourg.
Day 2 - From Strasbourg to Obernai 41 Km
It's in Rosheim that Romanesque art of Alsace was developed. You will visit the historical cities of Molsheim and Obernai.
Night in Obernai.
Day 3 - From Obernai to Saverne 45 Km
Marmoutier has an ancient abbey built during the 6th century by Irish monks. It bears a splendid Romanesque front of Ottonien style. This journey takes you through the Piémont des Vosges to the city of Roses (Saverne).
Night in Saverne.
Day 4 - From Saverne to Ingwiller 45 Km
This journey will take you through the Regional Nature Park of Northern Vosges that have an architectural richness with its traditional villages. On the way, you will discover Neuwiller Les Saverne Abbey in the middle of little hills and wood. Then you will get to Ingwiller.
Ninght in Ingwiller.
Day 5 - From Ingwiller to Strasbourg 47 Km-67km
Crossing some picturesque villages of Hanau land, you will join the Canal linking Marne river to Rhine river. The cycle path on the towpath will lead you to Strasbourg.
End of the tour or extra night in Strasbourg.
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