Itinerary
- Day 1
Strasbourg
You'll arrive in Strasbourg and check into your hotel. After settling in, take some time to wander around the city on your own. The Gothic cathedral is worth seeing, and the historic center has plenty of narrow streets to explore. Since it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll find the architecture and layout reflect centuries of history. Plan to spend the afternoon or early evening getting oriented to the area.
Optional Activities
- Free tour of Strasbourg city
- Visit Strasbourg Gothic Cathedral
- Explore historic center
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg Cathedral Strasbourg Historic Center - Day 2
Strasbourg to Osthouse/Saint-Hippolyte/Sélestat
Head out from Strasbourg on your bike today, following the Rhône-Rhine canal. You're cycling toward one of three towns: Osthouse, Saint-Hippolyte, or Sélestat. Each one has old buildings and architectural details from earlier centuries worth noticing as you ride through. The route itself runs alongside the water, making for a pleasant day of cycling. Distance and difficulty will depend on which town you choose as your destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike along Rhône-Rhine canal
- Explore Osthouse
- Visit Saint-Hippolyte
- Discover Sélestat and its architectural heritage
Landmarks/POIs Rhône-Rhine Canal - Day 3
Sélestat to Colmar
This morning you'll visit Ebersm\u00fcnster Abbey, which has baroque architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. After that, get back on your bike and ride through the Ried region's traditional villages. The landscape here includes waterways that support different plants and animals. Continue along the canal and you'll arrive in Colmar by late afternoon. The historic center there is well-maintained, and it's known for art galleries and museums throughout the old town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ebersmünster Abbey
- Explore traditional villages of the Ried
- Bike through the Ried region and along the canal
- Discover Colmar historic center
Landmarks/POIs Ebersmünster Abbey Colmar Historic Center - Day 4
Colmar to Mulhouse
Today's bike ride takes you from Colmar to Neuf-Brisach, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built as a fortress by the military architect Vauban. From there, head south to Ottmarsheim to see the 12th-century Romanesque church. The route continues through the Hardt forest and back along the canal toward Mulhouse. You'll arrive in Mulhouse by evening, a city that mixes older buildings with newer development and has a well-known automobile museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Neuf-Brisach and Vauban stronghold
- Explore Ottmarsheim village
- See Ottmarsheim Romanesque church
- Bike through Hardt forest
- Visit Mulhouse automobile museum
Landmarks/POIs Neuf-Brisach Ottmarsheim Romanesque Church Mulhouse Automobile Museum - Day 5
Mulhouse to Guebwiller/Ungersheim
Instead of biking, you'll take day trips by car from Mulhouse. Head to either Westhalten or Guebwiller, a wine village near the Grand Ballon mountain. Later, drive to Ungersheim to see the Écomusée d'Alsace, an open-air museum set up like an Alsatian village from the 1900s. If time allows, you can also visit Murbach Monastery, which had significant power and influence during the medieval period. Plan to return to Mulhouse by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Westhalten or Guebwiller wine village
- Visit Écomusée d'Alsace open-air museum
- Tour Murbach Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Écomusée d'Alsace Murbach Monastery - Day 6
Wine Road Villages
Today you'll travel along the Wine Road through small villages known for producing high-quality wines. You'll pass through or stop in Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg, and Riquewihr. Each town has local winemakers with tasting rooms, and the Vosges mountains form the backdrop. The villages themselves have maintained their character, with narrow streets and half-timbered houses. Plan to spend time at a few places and potentially taste some wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bike or drive along Wine Road
- Explore Eguisheim
- Visit Turckheim
- Discover Kaysersberg
- Tour Riquewihr
Landmarks/POIs Eguisheim Turckheim Kaysersberg Riquewihr - Day 7
Wine Road to Andlau/Obernai
Continue on the Wine Road today, checking out Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim (named a favorite village by French voters in 2022), and Andlau with its Romanesque abbey. You can end your day in Obernai or Andlau, depending on your preference. Each place has local culture and folk traditions visible in the buildings, crafts, and restaurants. Take time to walk around and get a feel for how people live in these wine-producing communities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Hunawihr
- Visit Ribeauvillé
- Discover Bergheim
- Tour Andlau and its Romanesque abbey
- Explore local biodiversity and folk arts
Landmarks/POIs Hunawihr Ribeauvillé Bergheim Andlau Romanesque Abbey - Day 8
Rosheim to Strasbourg
Start in Rosheim and visit the church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul, a significant example of Alsatian Romanesque design from the 12th century. Head to Molsheim and pick up the Bruche Canal Cycle Route, which follows waterways northward toward Strasbourg. The route takes you through quieter areas before you reach the city and your tour concludes. If you want to extend your stay, arrangements can be made to continue exploring the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in Rosheim
- Bike Bruche Canal Cycle Route
- Return to Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Church of Saints-Pierre-et-Paul, Rosheim Molsheim
