Tour description

Set off on a one-of-a-kind cycling adventure through Northern Alsace, where every kilometer brings you closer to the region’s celebrated craft beer scene — including a visit to the iconic Villa Meteor, the oldest brewery still operating in France. Alsace is a true brewing heartland, shaped by centuries of tradition and know-how.

Your journey begins in Strasbourg and follows a cross-border route that lets you experience both France and Germany as you ride across the Rhine. The itinerary leads you through endless hop fields — Alsace’s “green gold” — charming half-timbered villages, and the peaceful forests of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park and the Haguenau area. Well-maintained bike paths and quiet backroads make this a relaxed and immersive cycling experience. Let the breweries, landscapes, and local hospitality guide you. Each glass you taste tells a story, and the passionate brewers you meet along the way offer a window into a craft that has shaped the region for generations.

Individual trip:
Route A - Every Thursday and Saturday between 28.03. and 10.10.
Route B
- Arrival on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays from 28.03 to 31.05 and from 1.10 to 10.10. Every day except Fridays from 01.06 to 30.09.
Season 1:
28.03. - 10.04. | 03.10. - 10.10.
Season 2:
11.04. - 01.05. | 26.09. - 02.10.
Season 3: 02.05. - 25.09.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover three vibrant cities: Strasbourg’s historical charm, Rastatt’s baroque grandeur, and Karlsruhe’s lively cultural scene.
Visit authentic local breweries
and taste Alsace’s and Germany’s finest craft beers right at the source.
Ride through the Vosges du Nord–Pfälzerwald Biosphere Reserve
, a protected cross-border wilderness, and explore the exceptional ancient forest of Haguenau.
Enjoy beautiful, well-maintained cycle paths
through deep forests, along the Rhine River, and beside peaceful canals.
Experience rich historical heritage
, from traditional half-timbered villages to centuries-old brewing traditions.

Itinerary

Route A, 8 Days / 7 Nights, 310 km

Arrival in Strasbourg

Show day
1 Day

Welcome to Strasbourg! Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and begin exploring the city’s highlights. Admire the magnificent Gothic cathedral and wander through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the city’s many breweries and restaurants, where you can sample a wide variety of local beers and enjoy delicious Alsatian cuisine.

Strasbourg – Rastatt (DE)

Distance 65 KmShow day
2 Day
A pleasant cycle path leads out of Strasbourg toward the banks of the Rhine. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Rhine plain, taking in the peaceful riverside scenery. In Drusenheim, a ferry will take you across the river. You then continue through Germany’s charming alluvial landscapes to Rastatt and its old Baroque town. After your first day in the saddle, relax in a beer garden or one of the city’s microbreweries, where you can savor a locally brewed beer while observing the brewing vats. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover German brewing specialties and enjoy Rastatt’s welcoming atmosphere.

Rastatt – Ettlingen (DE)

Distance 45 KmShow day
3 Day
If you didn’t have time the previous day, make sure to visit Rastatt Castle, the oldest Baroque residence on the Upper Rhine, along with its beautiful gardens. On the way to Karlsruhe, stop in Malsch to visit Hausbrauerei Alter Bahnhof, a local brewery housed in the town’s former train station. Continue through charming villages to Karlsruhe and take time to stroll its elegant streets. Your hotel is located a few kilometers away.

Ettlingen – Wissembourg region (FR)

Distance 40 KmShow day
4 Day
Begin the day by exploring the lovely medieval town of Ettlingen and the picturesque district of Durlach before crossing back into France. Today’s stage is mostly flat and follows the Franco-German cycle path through beautiful wooded areas and fields along the Lauter Valley. Upon arrival in Wissembourg, visit the impressive Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey, a magnificent Gothic landmark reflecting the town’s medieval religious importance. The Westercamp Museum, located in a former chapel, houses a diverse collection ranging from religious art to archaeological artifacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into local history.

Wissembourg region – Haguenau

Distance 50 KmShow day
5 Day
Today’s ride features gentle hills through villages, vineyards, meadows, and orchards. In Cleebourg, cycle through the northernmost vineyard in Alsace. Continue to the charming village of Hunspach—voted “village préféré des Français” in 2020—where you can admire its flower-decked half-timbered houses. Along the way, make a detour to the Fort of Schœnenbourg to visit this impressive Maginot Line fortification or enjoy the views from its domes. Later, discover the Haguenau Forest, designated a “Forêt d’Exception” for its preserved, authentic natural setting. The day ends in Haguenau, once one of the ten free imperial cities of the Alsatian Decapolis. Its historic center remains lively and welcoming, with notable sights such as the Hop Hall, once used for drying and storing hops.

Haguenau – Saverne

Distance 50 KmShow day
6 Day
Today, visit La Brasserie d’Uberach. Consider booking a guided tour to learn about the brewing process and enjoy a tasting. Your route continues through gently rolling, bucolic landscapes. Stop in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne to admire the beautiful Romanesque abbey church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul. Your destination, Saverne—once the residence of the bishops of Strasbourg—is home to the Château des Rohan, nicknamed the “Little Alsatian Versailles,” and lies along the picturesque Marne–Rhine Canal at the foot of the Vosges.

Saverne – Strasbourg

Distance 60 KmShow day
7 Day
Enjoy an easy and flat stage following EuroVelo 5 along the Marne–Rhine Canal. Take in the peaceful landscapes and charming villages that line your route toward Strasbourg. A must-visit stop is Villa Meteor in Hochfelden, France’s oldest independent family-run brewery, offering an excellent tour and tasting. As you approach Strasbourg, cycle through the European institutions district, where you can admire the headquarters of the European Parliament.

Departure

Show day
8 Day

Departure back home or optional extension of your stay.

Route B, 5 Days / 4 Nights, 160 km

Arrival in Strasbourg

Show day
1 Day
Welcome to Strasbourg! Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and begin exploring the city’s highlights. Admire the magnificent Gothic cathedral and wander through the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the city’s many breweries and restaurants, where you can sample a wide variety of local beers and enjoy delicious Alsatian cuisine.

Strasbourg – Haguenau

Distance 55 KmShow day
2 Day
A beautifully developed bike path leads out of Strasbourg toward the banks of the Rhine. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the Rhine plain, following the river. At the end of the stage, you reach Haguenau—a town that was one of the ten free cities of Alsace in the Decapolis during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Today, it still boasts a pleasant and lively historic center. Notably, you can visit the Hop Hall, an iconic building once used for drying and storing hops.

Haguenau – Saverne

Distance 45 KmShow day
3 Day
Begin your day with a visit to La Brasserie d’Uberach. You may book a guided tour to learn about the brewing process and enjoy a tasting. Your route then continues through slightly hilly, bucolic landscapes. Stop in Neuwiller-lès-Saverne to admire the beautiful Romanesque abbey church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul. Your destination, Saverne—once the residence of the bishops of Strasbourg—is famed for the Château des Rohan, nicknamed the “Petit Versailles Alsacien,” and is crossed by the picturesque Marne–Rhine Canal. At the foot of the Vosges, Saverne combines historic charm with natural beauty.

Saverne – Strasbourg

Distance 60 KmShow day
4 Day
Enjoy an easy and flat stage following EuroVelo 5 along the Marne–Rhine Canal cycle route. Take in the beautiful landscapes and charming villages lining the canal as you pedal toward Strasbourg. A highlight of the day is a visit to Villa Meteor in Hochfelden, France’s oldest independent family-run brewery, offering an excellent tour and tasting. Nearing Strasbourg, you’ll pass through the European institutions district, where you can admire the headquarters of the European Parliament.

Departure

Show day
5 Day
Departure back home or optional extension of your stay.

Services and prices

Route A - Price p.p. in DBL room
Season 11039 €
Season 21119 €
Season 31179 €
Route A - Extras
Surcharge Single Room419 €
Rental 21 Gears99 €
Electric Bike289 €
Extra night in Strasbourg 3* in BB - DBL / SGL room89 €
Route B - Price p.p. in DBL room
Season 1699 €
Season 2759 €
Season 3799 €
Route B - Extras
Surcharge Single Room299 €
Rental 21 Gears89 €
Electric Bike269 €
Extra night in Strasbourg 3* in BB - DBL / SGL room129 €

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