Itinerary
- Day 1
Wissembourg
You'll arrive in Wissembourg and spend time exploring the town's medieval character. The Gothic Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey is the main draw here, with its impressive architecture reflecting centuries of history. The Westercamp Museum is worth checking out if you're interested in religious art and archaeological pieces from the region, though it's a smaller collection compared to what you'll see later in the trip.
Optional Activities
- Visit Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey
- Explore the Westercamp Museum
Landmarks Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey Westercamp Museum - Day 2
Wissembourg to Haguenau
This is a cycling day through the Alsatian countryside, and you'll cover some ground. Rolling vineyards and orchards surround you as you pedal toward Hunspach, a half-timbered village that won France's favorite village award in 2020. From there, you'll see Fort Schoenenbourg from the Maginot Line, cycle through the Haguenau Forest, and finish in Haguenau itself. The medieval free city has a lively center and the Hop Hall building stands out architecturally.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Fort Schoenenbourg and views from fortress domes
- Explore Haguenau Forest
- Visit the Hop Hall in Haguenau
Landmarks Hunspach Fort Schoenenbourg Haguenau Forest Hop Hall - Day 3
Haguenau to Saverne
Another cycling day with gentler terrain than yesterday. You'll stop at the Uberach brewery, then continue to Neuwiller-lès-Saverne to see the Romanesque abbey church. After that, head to Saverne where the Château des Rohan sits prominently overlooking town. The Marne-Rhine Canal runs through here, and this was once the seat of the local bishops, so there's quite a bit of historical weight to the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit brewery in Uberach
- Visit Romanesque abbey church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne
- Explore Château des Rohan
Landmarks Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Château des Rohan - Day 4
Saverne to Strasbourg
You're following EuroVelo 5 today along the flat Marne-Rhine Canal through countryside. The route is relatively easy cycling. Stop in Hochfelden to visit Villa METEOR and learn about France's oldest family brewery and how they operate. Later, you'll cycle into Strasbourg through the European Quarter, passing the European Parliament building and entering the city from this distinctive modern side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour and tasting at Villa METEOR brewery
Landmarks Villa METEOR European Parliament - Day 5
Strasbourg to Obernai
Today follows the Canal de la Bruche, which historically transported wine from Strasbourg inland. You'll pass the 12th-century Romanesque church in Rosheim before arriving in the Obernai region. It's a straightforward ride along water with good historical context, and the church is worth stopping to see if you're interested in Romanesque architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the 12th-century Romanesque church of Rosheim
Landmarks Romanesque Church of Rosheim - Day 6
Obernai to Riquewihr
You'll cycle through some of Alsace's most well-known wine country today. Mittelbergheim, Andlau, Itterswiller, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr all come up on the route. Each village has its own character and chances to explore local biodiversity, cultural traditions, and folk arts. This is the heart of wine territory, so there's plenty of opportunity to stop and taste or simply wander the old streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit wine villages and explore local culture
- Discover biodiversity sites and folk arts traditions
Landmarks Mittelbergheim Andlau Itterswiller Dambach-la-Ville Ribeauvillé Riquewihr - Day 7
Riquewihr to Colmar
Following the wine route at the base of the Vosges mountains, you'll pass through more charming villages. Eguisheim and Kaysersberg are both past winners of France's favorite village competitions (2013 and 2017). You'll end up in Colmar, where the old town is well-preserved and interesting to walk through. The Unterlinden Museum has the Issenheim Altarpiece, which is one of the major artistic works you'll encounter on this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Eguisheim village
- Explore Kaysersberg village
- Stroll through Colmar's old town
- Visit Unterlinden Museum
Landmarks Eguisheim Kaysersberg Unterlinden Museum - Day 8
Colmar to Guebwiller
Continuing along the wine route toward Guebwiller at the foot of the Grand Ballon. Turckheim, Eguisheim, and Rouffach are on the way, each with their own wine production and village character. You'll also see the monastery of Murbach, which was historically one of the wealthiest and most significant monasteries in the Holy Roman Empire, so it carries real historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit monastery of Murbach
Landmarks Turckheim Eguisheim Rouffach Monastery of Murbach - Day 9
Guebwiller to Mulhouse
Head to Ungersheim to visit the Ecomuseum of Alsace, an open-air museum set up like an early 20th-century Alsatian village. It gives a good sense of how people lived in the region not that long ago. After that, cycle to Mulhouse, which is more industrial and technical in character. The automobile museum there is well-known if you're interested in that type of collection.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ecomuseum of Alsace
- Visit automobile museum in Mulhouse
Landmarks Ecomuseum of Alsace - Day 10
Mulhouse
You'll depart Mulhouse today by train, heading back to Wissembourg with a stop in Strasbourg. If you want, there's an option to stay an extra night in Strasbourg instead of heading all the way back, which gives flexibility depending on how you're feeling after the cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional overnight stay in Strasbourg
