Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Alsace & Lorraine
The hiking routes through Alsace blend French and German influences beautifully, starting in medieval Obernai and leading up to Mont Saint Odile monastery. It's about 17km of good trails that take you through forest hills before dropping into the wine villages around Barr. Our travelers really like the route from Haut Koenigsbourg castle through the Forest de Ribeauville on the GR5 path - you get both history and nature in one go. The walking itself suits regular hikers, with daily distances between 10-17km and climbs of 360-700m, but there's plenty of time built in to explore the villages and culture. The GPS guides we provide help keep you on track and you can easily add extra nights in places that catch your interest.
10 best hiking & trekking Alsace & Lorraine tours
Compiled by
MelissaAlsace & Lorraine travel expert at TourRadar
- Alsace Hiking Tour
- Pure Nature in the Northern Vosges - on the GR53 From Wissembourg to Saverne 8 Days
- The Alsace wine route: wineries, villages and castles 8 Days
- The secrets of Provence: cycle Tour through the Verdon gorges and lavender country 5 Days
- Hiking in the mountains of Alsace: Kaysersberg to Munster 5 Days
- On the Trail of the Middle Ages - From Saverne to Barr 7 Days
- Wine Route with great views of the South Vosges - From Barr to Kaysersberg 8 Days
- Vineyards and Vosges Peaks (7 days)
- Hike & Discover the Tastes of Alsace
- Hiking in Alsace: wine trails, mountain paths and history 8 Days
Alsace Hiking Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Route was well thought out, easy to follow with GPS showing the way and the Route book making sure you didn't miss anything.”
Fraser, traveled in July
Hillside paths weave through vineyard trails and medieval towns, with daily walks of 3.5-5 hours across diverse landscapes and elevation gains of 360-721m.
Duration 7 days Destinations Strasbourg, Obernai, Barr, Itterswiller, Ribeauville, Kaysersberg, Colmar Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Moderate Distance 45 mi Operator Discover France Adventures From
- US$1,179
Pure Nature in the Northern Vosges - on the GR53 From Wissembourg to Saverne 8 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The hotels were very good. The vacation itself is highly recommended and the commitment of Tourradar itself was impeccable.”
Andreas, traveled in April
Walk from Wissembourg to Saverne through Alsace and Lorraine's castle landscape, visiting Löwenstein, Hohenburg, and Fleckenstein fortresses. You'll trek through Obersteinbach and the Lauter valley, then climb to Wintersberg's 581-meter peak with Vosges views, covering 119km over 8 days.
Duration 8 days Destinations Wissembourg, Lembach, Obersteinbach, Niederbronn-les-Bains, Ingwiller, La Petite-Pierre, Saverne Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 43 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,251
This 8-day trek takes you through vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route, hiking from Barr to medieval Turckheim. You'll climb forest trails to Mont Sainte-Odile for views across the Vosges Mountains and check out Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg fortress above the vineyards.
Duration 8 days Destinations Barr, Strasbourg, Andlau, Itterswiller, Saint-Hippolyte, Thannenkirch, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Turckheim, AmmerschwihrSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 110 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,000
The 18km walk from Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie climbs 760 meters through beech forests and passes organic farms in the green canton area. You'll head up to Petit Ballon's 1,270-meter summit via alpine pastures, then come down past traditional Vosges farmhouses and Château de Hohnack ruins.
Duration 5 days Destinations Kaysersberg, Colmar, Lapoutroie, Orbey, Le Bonhomme, Munster Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 42 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$782
Hike moderate 4-5 hour treks through Alsace and Lorraine's Vosges foothills, climbing 480-680 meters daily from Barr to Kaysersberg on vineyard trails and forest paths. Walk up to the Three Castles of Ribeauvillé ruins—including Saint-Ulrich and Giersberg—for valley views.
Duration 5 days Destinations Barr, Strasbourg, Andlau, Itterswiller, Saint-Hippolyte, Thannenkirch, Ribeauville, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, ColmarSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 355 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$711
This 7-day self-guided walk follows the Alsace wine route from Saverne to Barr, covering 106km through the Vosges Mountains with views over the Rhine plain and Black Forest. You'll pass medieval castles in Wangenbourg-Engenthal and the pilgrimage site at Oberhaslach.
Duration 7 days Destinations Saverne, Wangenbourg-Engenthal, Oberhaslach, Klingenthal, Le Hohwald, Barr Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 31 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,158
This 8-day self-guided trek takes you through Alsace's vineyard-covered hillsides from Barr to Kaysersberg, covering 87km with daily walks of 12-18km. You'll go from Dieffenthal to Saint-Hippolyte (18km, +655m/-609m) and stay in 3-star hotels in wine villages like Andlau.
Duration 8 days Destinations Barr, Andlau, Dieffenthal, Saint-Hippolyte, Ribeauville, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Kientzheim Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 23 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,274
Walk from vineyard-covered slopes up to rocky Vosges summits, climbing Petit Hohnack at 927m and Grand Hohnack at 982m through stunted pine forests with views across the Rhine plain, Black Forest, and Alps. The toughest day is the 23km stretch from Kaysersberg through Col de la Gorge.
Duration 7 days Destinations Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg, Munster, Wintzfelden Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 28 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,193
Trek through the Vosges Mountains to three alpine lakes—Lac Blanc, Lac Noir, and Lac du Forlet—while based at Hotel Le Menestrel in Ribeauvillé. You'll hike the ancient Heidenmauer stone wall route up to Odilienberg monastery, then wander through medieval winery villages.
Duration 7 days Destinations Ribeauville, Le Bonhomme, Orbey Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Easy Distance 36 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,791
This 8-day self-guided trek takes you through Alsatian vineyards and Vosges ridgelines from Ribeauvillé to Colmar. You'll climb to Tête des Faux summit to see preserved German WWI bunkers and the Duchesne military cemetery, then tackle Petit Ballon at 1,272m for views across the plain.
Duration 8 days Destinations Ribeauville, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Lapoutroie, Le Bonhomme, Orbey, Munster, Turckheim, Colmar Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 33 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- US$1,101
