Northern Alsace by bike, staying in a 5-star gîte with a spa

Northern Alsace by bike in high-end accommodation

We invite you to discover Northern Alsace by bike, far from the beaten track. This region, less popular and less frequented than the "Strasbourg - Mulhouse axis", is nevertheless magnificent. Forget Colmar, Sélestat, Riquewihr, Obernai... and discover towns and villages that are just as charming and authentic. This part of Alsace is also nicknamed "Green Alsace". With dense and extensive forests, the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park guarantees unspoiled nature and a rich fauna and flora.

Highlights of the stay:

• High-end accommodation
• Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park
• City of Niederbronn-les-Bains
• Charming villages of Obersteinbach, Lembach and Kutzenhausen
• Historic sites (1870 war and world wars)
• Medieval heritage (castles, churches)

Day 1: Arrival in Goersdorf
Settle into a luxurious and spacious gîte and set off for the day to discover the region. When you return, enjoy the swimming pool or relax in the jacuzzi.

Several programs to choose from to discover the region. Organize your stay as you wish

Loop 1: Orchard and Remembrance Route (50 km)

The circuit is between fields and orchards, offering a bucolic setting. In spring, the fruit trees are in bloom and in summer, full of fruit ready to be harvested. Many memorials to the 1870 war mark the route. If you want to know more, visit the Museum of the Battle of August 6, 1870 in Woerth. Poignant exhibitions immerse you in the heart of this historic battle.

Loop 2: Between medieval fortresses and mystical forests (45 km)

Take a walk in the wooded hills of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park. On the route, two important medieval fortresses can be explored: Fleckenstein and Wasigenstein castles. Our tip: take the charming marked trails of the Vosges Club to visit them on foot.

Loop 3: Discovering the energies of the earth (35 km)

This circuit takes you to discover the natural riches and geothermal forces of the region. Visit Morsbronn-les-Bains and its thermal waters. Pass through Lobsann, a former mining town where asphalt was mainly extracted. It was also in this region that the first oil wells in France and even in Europe were drilled. Everything is remarkably illustrated at the French Petroleum Museum in Merkwiller-Pechelbronn.

Loop 4: The Peace Tour (50 km)

This route is a little more demanding due to the many climbs. We recommend a good physical condition. Cross the border with Germany and visit picturesque villages and many monuments dedicated to peace and reconciliation. At the place called "Schwarze Tafel" browse the exhibition on Franco-German friendship. The site "Area 1" and its 85 bunkers, presents the history of the former special weapons camp of the Cold War.

Loop 5: Picturesque route through Niederbronn-les-Bains and Gundershoffen (45 km)

Pedal through beautiful landscapes to Niederbronn-les-Bains. In the heart of the Sauer valley, this charming spa town offers a peaceful and revitalizing setting. Then in Gundershoffen, you will discover the famous local Alsatian Bretzel at  « La Fabrique à Bretzel ».

Day 6: Goersdorf:

End of the tour after breakfast.

General information:

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Accommodation level:
  • Standard version: 100-110m² cottage 5*. The cottage has spacious living areas, an equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and a relaxation area (jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and sauna).
  • Comfort version: 130m² cottage 5*. The cottage has a cosy interior with an equipped kitchen, and a relaxation area (jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and sauna).
• Child rates: contact us

2026 Dates:

Departures daily from March 28th to October 10th

• Low season:
  • March 28th to April 10th
  • October 3rd to October 10th
• Mid-season:
  • April 11th to May 1st
  • September 26th to October 2nd
• High season:
  • May 2nd to September 25th

Included:

• 5 nights with breakfasts
• Dinner on day 1 (cold buffet + welcome basket)
• Access to a GPS App
• 7 days a week telephone assistance 

Not included:

• Transport to the departure point
• Dinners (except on day 1)
• Lunches, drinks
• Visits
• Tourist taxes (to be paid on site)
• Personal expenses
• Anything not listed under “included” 

Options:

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Theft guarantee for rented bike             
• Multirisk cancellation insurance 

Level :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain:

Hills, very smooth roads and paths. Program with cycle paths and small country roads. Good physical condition required.

Climate:

Spring, mild with possible cold spells. Summers, hot and dry. Autumns, pleasant temperatures.

Technical details: 

• 35 to 50 km of cycling per day, about 3 to 5 hours of cycling
• Partly marked route

Bibliography:

• Alsace cycle map (IGN)
• The tour of Alsace by bike (Chamina)

Meals:

• Breakfasts: buffet (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bread, milk, butter, jam, orange juice)  
• Lunches: not included
• Dinners: not included except day 1

The Bike:

• Rental bike: standard bike or ebike equipped with panniers, repair kit and lock. Rental bikes will be delivered and collected directly from the gîte. At the end of the tour, please leave the bike at your gîte. We will take care of its return.  
• Personal bikes: we do not recommend bikes with small tires. Mountain and hybrid bikes are excellent. Please check your bike before departure. You will be responsible for your own bike at the end of the tour.

Assistance:

7 days a week assistance (except punctures, which are not covered).

Roadbook:

You will receive your roadbook with luggage tags by mail before your departure.

Transport:

• By train: Strasbourg or Haguenau station
• By road: Goersdorf is 500 km from Paris (about 6 hours by car)
• By plane: Strasbourg or Karlsruhe-Baden airports

Multirisk Cancellation insurance:
To guarantee reimbursement in the event of cancellation of your stay, you may take out our multirisk cancellation insurance.  Click here for more information.