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Highlights of the Alsace Wine Route by Bike

Between the Rhine & the Vosges Mountains
Leisurely routes | Ride and explore at your own pace with no need to rush.
Charming surroundings | Visit Alsace’s famously pretty villages.
Warm hospitality | A perfect welcome awaits after each day of exploring.
Rich gastronomy | Savour local wines and great food.
Flexible cycling | Meander along quiet backroads or pedal up to panoramic châteaux.
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 2 dinners
    6 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • high-quality bicycle
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • Highlights of the Alsace Wine Route by Bike
    Between the Rhine & the Vosges Mountains
  • Start in pretty Eguisheim
  • Follow the cycle route through the vineyards
  • Visit historic Colmar
  • Sample local wines
  • Cycle through pretty villages
  • Pass the stork village of Hunawihr
  • Stay in Kaysersberg
  • Tasty Tarte Flambée
  • Meander along quiet country backroads
  • Explore Riquewihr
What is included
  • 6 nights
  • 2 dinners
    6 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • high-quality bicycle
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation

Holiday information

A cycling holiday in Alsace

This holiday explores the very heart of Alsace. Staying in three welcoming hotels – in Eguisheim, Kaysersberg and Bergheim – you are ideally located to discover this fascinating and beautiful area, rich in culture, gastronomy and heritage, by bicycle. Our routes are flexible – meander along quiet country backroads through pretty villages or opt for a more challenging day by cycling up to visit one of the many hill-top châteaux that boast magnificent views over the surrounding area.
The valleys are dotted with picturesque villages and criss-crossed with country lanes, which, when combined with comfortable accommodation and fine traditions of gastronomy and hospitality, provide all the ingredients for a wonderful discovery on two wheels.


Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 6 7 11 15 19 22 24 25 21 17 10 7
    mm 66 68 68 58 62 68 70 63 62 65 75 90
  • Arrival in Eguisheim
    Night 1: at Hostellerie de la Ferme du Pape (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of cycling.
  • Choice of routes from Eguisheim: 29km or 40km
    Take time to explore the town before setting out on your bike. Eguisheim was the birthplace of wine-growing in Alsace and its magnificent cobblestone streets of 16th and 17th-century timberframe houses radiate out from the village square in concentric rings.

    Circular route from Eguisheim: 29km
    Our suggested cycle ride is a varied route to the south of the town through lovely forests, vineyards and floral villages which makes a good introduction to the many delights that this region has to offer.

    Circular route from Eguisheim via Turckheim: 40km
    A longer option follows undulating countryside to Turckheim, whose beauty belies a poignant World War II tragedy. From here, the route heads along pleasant riverside tracks to historic Munster – named by the Irish monks who founded an abbey here in the 17th century, and famed for the only cheese produced in Alsace.
    Eguisheim
    Circular route from Eguisheim: 29km
    Circular route from Eguisheim via Turckheim: 40km
  • Eguisheim to Kaysersberg: 25km; shorter option: 22.5km
    Leaving Eguisheim, you follow a delightful riverside route to the historic centre of Colmar, a beautiful city with a network of canals lined with pastel-coloured houses adorned with spectacular flower displays. Take time to explore before continuing through vineyards to Kaysersberg, where you stay at Hotel Les Remparts for two nights.

    To allow for longer in Colmar, we also provide notes for a shorter, more direct route between here and Kaysersberg.
    Colmar
    Eguisheim to Kaysersberg: 25km
    Eguisheim to Kaysersberg shorter option: 22.5km
  • Circular route from Kaysersberg: 24.5km
    This circuit from Kaysersberg passes through the jewels of La Route des Vins: the wine villages of Bennwihr and Beblenheim; Hunawihr, where the views from the fortified hill-top church extend all the way to the Alps; Ribeauvillé, with its three ruined castles; and medieval Riquewihr, perhaps the most renowned and attractive of all the Alsatian wine villages. En route you have the chance to visit a remarkable stork sanctuary where you get up close to this striking bird, the emblem of Alsace.
    Circular route from Kaysersberg: 24.5km
    Visit the stork sanctuary
  • Kaysersberg to Bergheim: 31km; shorter option: 15km
    Leaving Kaysersberg on your bike, you set out along quiet country lanes, enjoying lovely views to the west across rolling vineyards towards the Vosges Mountains beyond. Our longer options includes a meander through the dappled forest of Colmar before reaching the pretty riverside village of Illhaeusern – the perfect spot for lunch – whilst the more direct route is perfect if you would prefer an easier day. Whichever route you choose, your destination is the fortified town of Bergheim, where you stay for the next two nights at La Cour du Bailli, a working domaine viticole.
    Cycle onwards to Bergheim
    Kaysersberg to Bergheim, longer option: 31km
    Kaysersberg to Bergheim, longer option: 15km
  • Choice of routes from Bergheim: 35km; longer option: 44km
    For your final day, we suggest a leisurely there-and-back ride north to the flower-filled town of Dambach-la-Ville, cycling beneath imposing castles perched on rocky outcrops. Take time to relax and, perhaps, stop for a lunch of local game and Munster cheese accompanied by a chilled Gewürztraminer or Tokay Pinot Gris. On your way back, you may wish to visit the castle at Kintzheim.

    For those who prefer a longer day in the saddle, there is the option to continue beyond Dambach-la-Ville to the highest point of the holiday before a well-earned downhill stretch overlooking the very pretty Giessen Valley, after which you follow an ancient Roman trading route (now a cycle path) through woodland.
    Bergheim shorter option: 35km
    Bergheim longer option: 44km

Accommodation

Three wonderful, yet very different, hotels offer a real taste of Alsace.

Options to extend or shorten your stay

Prices & travel options
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  • 6 nights: 01 April 2025 - 31 October 2025 & 01 April 2026 - 31 October 2026

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price
    23 Jul - 21 Aug 2025 £948
    22 Aug - 24 Oct 2025 £788
    1 - 30 Apr 2026 £963
    1 - 31 May 2026 £998
    1 - 30 Jun 2026 £1003
    1 - 31 Jul 2026 £998
    1 - 31 Aug 2026 £998
    1 - 30 Sep 2026 £998
    1 - 27 Oct 2026 £988

    Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus cycling notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Electric bikes available: pricing confirmed at time of booking

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Basel or Paris CDG
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris CDG. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Basel easyJet 
    Bristol - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Basel easyJet 
    Edinburgh - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Humberside - Basel (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Paris CDG jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Basel easyJet 
    Gatwick - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Basel British Airways 
    Heathrow - Paris CDG British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Basel easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London Southend - Paris CDG easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Basel easyJet 
    Manchester - Paris CDG Air France,  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Paris CDG Air France,  KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Paris CDG. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Basel

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    bus Basel airport to St Louis (0h10, pay locally), rail St Louis to Colmar (0h35), taxi Colmar to hotel (0h20) £36-£38 1600
    direct taxi Basel airport to hotel (1h) £80-£84 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Colmar (0h45), rail Colmar to St Louis (0h35), bus St Louis to Basel airport (0h10, pay locally) £50-£53 1200
    direct taxi hotel to Basel airport (1h20) £94-£99 flexible

    Connecting travel options - flying via Paris CDG

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    rail Paris CDG airport to Colmar SNCF (3h30), direct taxi Colmar SNCF to hotel (0h20) £107-£113 1500 (1400 Sat)
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    taxi hotel to Colmar SNCF (0h45), rail Colmar SNCF to Paris CDG (3h30) £130-£137 1430
Reviews

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All 16 reviews
  • Mrs R Capel Cure
    Ongar
    21 September 2023

    Alsace is beautiful.   We were blown away but the people we met, the views, the towns the quality of the restaurants.   We had the most wonderful holiday and would recommend it to anyone.  

  • Mr J Roe
    Chelmsford
    12 September 2023

    At the Gare du Nord metro station we had to use the same ticket three times. There's a tiny notice in French at each barrier telling you to hang on to it; easily missed. We were particularly impressed by the efficiency and friendliness of the lady taxi driver who drove us from and to Colmar station. 

  • Anon
    04 September 2023

    Highlight: The friendliness of the Remparts Hotel.

    Dining in Kayserberg was difficult. Booking a couple of days in advance recommended.

     

  • Mr J Goulston
    Beckenham
    28 August 2023

    Highlights included the use of excellent e-bikes making access to hill top villages easy. We particularly enjoyed staying at the Hotel la Cour du Bailli, good indoor pool, excellent attentive service and great meal at the restaurant opposite the hotel. We also enjoyed a few wine tastings.

  • Mr G Barnfather
    Washington
    17 August 2023

    This was another first rate holiday with Inntravel for our family of four. We didn't quite know what to expect from Alsace but came away with an appreciation of its amazing wine, architecture, food and scenery that will stay forever. The city of Colmar was also a big hit and worth a visit in its own right. When we stayed in Bergheim the restaurants were either closed or fully booked so we decided to have our main meal as lunch in nearby Chatenois. It was well worth it, and with eating over freed up time do enjoy an extended forest cycle along the Roman Salt route and lazy ride back to the hotel as the sun went down. 

  • Mrs C Staveley
    London
    03 August 2023

    A fabulous cycling holiday including visits to wonderfully pretty villages and cycling through gorgeous countryside.  We had a brilliantly relaxing time and very much enjoyed discovering a part of France that we hadn't visited before.

  • Anon
    11 July 2023

    We had a wonderful meal in Animus in Bergheim which I would highly recommend.

  • Mrs G Green
    Barnsley
    17 June 2023

    We enjoyed the freedom of cycling to our own timescale but with the reassurance of using tried and tested routes. We felt we saw the hidden highlights of the region as well the well visited places. We'd recommend a couple of nights in Colmar, it deserves more than a cursory visit and better without the bikes. Also a couple of nights in Strasbourg.  It's a very compact city and easy to navigate by bike. 

  • Anon
    16 June 2023

    Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the holiday, including the quality of e bike routes which were well thought through and just right for us. Alsace is delightful and this holiday was an excellent way of seeing the best of it. We were lucky with the weather, and it was fantastic cycling through beautiful villages, and past amazing vineyards at just the right pace.

  • Ms A Wilks
    Australia
    10 June 2023

    We both found the whole cycle tour experience to be exceptional and far beyond our expectations. The distances were comfortably achievable with plenty of flexibility built into each day's trip. The variety of trails was also a highlight, especially the forest sections allowing a welcome relief from the heat we experienced during our 5 days... beautiful weather but around 30 degrees on a few days (unusually hot for early June according to locals). We highly recommend Inntravel for their organisation, guiding information provided and the structure of the tour itself. 

  • Stephen White
    07 June 2023

    As usual an enjoyable Inntravel holiday. I think this is either our third or fourth holiday with you. Obviously things change with owners of restaurants and developments and upgrades of roads so the route you take may not be exactly as it says in the notes. Read the map and use a compass and it all works out! All part of the challenge and enjoyment of the holiday.

    Alsace lends itself nicely to a cycling holiday and we found the locals very friendly and helpful.

  • Fiona
    17 May 2023

    Alsace is very beautiful, especially in May with an abundance of wild flowers and Storks nesting on the rooftops.

  • Mr P Harwood
    Ripon
    16 May 2023

    Had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. Given that it was a composite holiday (9 countries, 14 beds, 2400 miles) it is difficult to do an overall review but thank you Inntravel for pulling a number of the parts together.

    INNTRAVEL NOTE: This holiday included our single centre walk The Quiet Side of the Italian Riviera and our cycling itineraries Salzburg Lake District and Villages & Vineyards of Alsace

  • Mrs M Turgoose
    Exmouth
    20 September 2022

    This was our third cycling holiday with Inntravel and again we have been absolutely delighted with the holiday. The quality of accommodation, the routes, the notes, the food and the places we visited were all fabulous. We are already planning next year's holiday. Thank you. 

  • Mr J Langston
    Cardiff
    08 September 2022

    This part of Alsace is gorgeous and well worth a visit. Cycling is a great way to explore it. We loved the beautiful villages- it's hard to single one out. Leave plenty of time to explore them.

  • Walking Brummies
    05 September 2022

    Alsace is a wonderful location. The vineyards are very accessible and there are numerous wine-tastings which are very tempting! There is high demand for places in restaurants and really you have to try and book in advance, but the opening times of restaurants can be very confusing! 

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  • Our chosen bike rental shop will provide you with a hybrid bike with 18 gears; a waterproof map case on handlebars; panniers/saddlebags; pump; puncture repair kit; and a lock. Electric bikes are available as an upgrade (see price panel), subject to availability, and must be requested at the time of booking.
  • While we would always recommend that you take your own well-fitting helmet, they can be hired locally for a small fee. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to hire a helmet.
  • Yes, we will provide GPX tracks for this holiday prior to departure so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. (We also provide maps and our tried-and-tested route notes, which remain the principal means of navigation).
  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. On mornings when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation so that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our cycling holidays in Europe page.
  • You are responsible for damage to or loss of the rental bike while it is hired to you. Always be careful to lock it up, ideally to an immovable object, and remove all easy-to-steal accessories whenever you leave it unattended.
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