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Rhein / Rhin / Rhine

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Bad Bergzabern Schweigen-Rechtenbach Wörth am Rhein ~ Germersheim Germersheim Landau in Landau in Schweigen-Rechtenbach Wörth am Rhein Germersheim Hotels in the Valley der Pfalz Landau in der Pfalz Wissembourg der Pfalz Circuit Tour A Circuit Tour B Circuit Tour C Eschbach Circuit Tour D Hotel Pfälzer Wald Hôtel-Restaurant Kleiber Eschbach Karlsruhe Eschbach Kurtalstraße 77 37, Grand-Rue Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Cleebourg

D-76887 Bad Bergzabern F-67700 Saint-Jean Wine and Rhine From the German Wine Gate to the Czars and Emperors Along old railroad tracks through the Valley and Wine Through Wine Country to the North Medieval Gems Between Mount St. Odile and the heart of theRhein / Rhin / Rhine +49(0)6343 989190 +33(0)388 911182 Bad Bergzabern Rhein / Rhin / Rhine www.hotel-pfaelzer-wald.de www.kleiber-fr.com ~ Lauterbourg THE CITY OF LANDAU, characte- river bank through the primeval following the path to the German ROUTE INFOS THE OLD RAILROAD TRACKS ferry ride allows bikers to cross the re they can once again use a ferry ROUTE INFOS THE FAVORITE TOWN of Em- Rhine Valley goes farther east un- ware: here, the temptation to stop ROUTE INFOS is start and end ching Kappel-Grafenhausen, bikers majestic townBad of Bergzabern . Once in ROUTE INFOS Schweigen-Rechtenbach ~ Weingut & Landhaus Wilker Hôtel Couvent du Fransiscain to cross the river to . Tour Route: Wissembourg • Lau- peror Frederick Barbarossa is the til it reaches the wine village of Wörthand amenjoy Rhein the many regional culi- Tour Route: • Drusen- point of this circuit tour. We fol- find themselves once again at the the birthplaceRastatt of Saint Odile, the Tour Route: rized by Art Nouveau architecture, landscape of the Rheinaue wet- Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechten- Tour Route: Landau • Germers- between Wissembourg and Lau- Rhine. After reaching the opposi- Bad Bergzabern Wissembourg Offenburg • Gen- Hauptstraße 30 18, rue du Faubourg des Pierres Rhein / Rhin / Rhine is start and end of this tour. It be- lands, ultimately ending in Wörth bach. Bikers are now invited to tra- heim • Wörth • Lauterbourg • Wis- terbourg run parallel to the Lauter te bank of the river, the “Bike Path At this point, the path leads away terbourg~ • Neuburg • • Ba- start and finish line of this circuit Bühl on the edge of the northern nary delights is often stronger than heim • Greffern • Bühl • • low the River to the medie- Rhine; from here, they can catch patron saint of SAlsace,chweigen- bikersRechtenba canch genbachWörth am Rhein • Kappel-Grafenhausen • F-67000 ~ Karlsruhe D-79889 Pleisweiler-Oberhofen Cleebourg Haguenau Wissembourg +49(0)343 2202 +33(0)388 329393 comes obvious that the Rhine River am Rhein. From here, the route vel north on the German Wine Rou- sembourg • Schweigen-Rechten- Valley Bike Path (Véloroute de la through Baden Wine Country” from the Rhine and passes th- den-Baden • Greffern • Drusenheim tour. Heading east, the path runs Black Forest. Here, the “Bike Path the desire to peddle onwards! The • • Offen- val town center of Gengenbach. a ferry to the village of , peddle onward through the beau- Rhinau • • • www.wilker.de www.hotel-franciscain.com can’t be far off; the landscape shows leads past Karlsruhe all the way to te Bike Path through winegrowing bach • Landau Lauter) and leads along the right begins and passes by enchanting rough on its way to Ha- • Haguenau • • Woerth • through Bischwiller to Drusen- through Baden Wine Country”Lauterbourg towns of Sasbach, , burg • • Strasbourg • Mols- Although flat up until this point, where the French side of the tifully fortified wine village of Ros- Barr • Obernai Karlsruhe• • Stras- Schweigen-Rechtenbach Wörth am Rhein Cleebourg the tell-tale signs of the Rhine Valley, the French border in Lauterbourg, villages and the spa of Bad Bergz- Length: 125 km / 78 miles side of the Lauter straight down wine villages. Karlsruhe, Rastatt, guenau., whichwas once the favo- Cleebourg • Wissembourg heim am Rhein and then via ferry begins, leading bikers south past Durbach, and the medieval town heim • Saverne • Haguenau the route now begins to rise and bike path leads farther to Ben- heim in direction~ to Molsheim. The bourg • Neuried • Offenburg Stiftsgut Keiyermühle Hôtel Château de Pourtalès Germersheim Wissembourg Baden-Baden becoming flatter and giving legs a where it merges with the Lauter abern. This slightly hilly path winds Sights: to the Line of Defense, which was andLandau Baden-Baden in are great cities rite residence of Emperor Frederick Length: 142 km / 89 miles to Greffern. The trip through the wine growing villages. Bikers be- of Gengenbach in the Kinzig Val- Length: 235 km / 147 miles fall ever so slightly as bikers ride feld and . The route goes way back to Offenburg continuesLauterbourg Length: 156 km / 97,5 miles Bahnhofstraße 1 161, rue Mélanie der Pfalz Saverne D-76889 Klingenmünster F-67000 Strasbourg well-earned respite. After passing Valley Bike Path (Véloroute de la through the vineyard landscape of Zoo Landau, Festung Germers- built in 1706 by Claude Louis Hec- for longer stays, thanks to their Barbarossa. The route then winds Sights: Kloster , Sas- Karlsruhe ley are all worth a closer look. The Sights: Kloster Erlenbach, Sas-Rastattthrough the popular and beautiful through the forest to Stotzheim as described in the previous “Ro- Sights: +49(0)6349 99390 +33(0)388 458464 fields interspersed with vegetable Lauter). This path follows along the the southern wine route, leading to heim, Staußenfarm Mhou, Lau- tor de Villars, the Marshall General Eschbachrich and diverse cultural high- through the expansive CleebourgHaguenau bachwalden, Schloss Rastatt, circuit tour then turns westward, bachwalden, Durbach (Schloß Ortenau wine region. Once here, and connects with the EuroVelo 5 manesque Architecture and Wine” Gengenbach, Tobacco museum www.stiftsgut-keysermuehle.de www.chateau-pourtales.eu crops and fruit orchards, bikers will old railroad tracks between Lauter- the charming village of Siebeldin- terbourg (Stadtmauer), Wissem- of . From Lauterbourg, this lights. From Baden-Baden, which Forest, across battlefields dating Baden-Baden (Frieder Burda-Mu- passing through Offenburg to the Staufenberg), Offenburg,Rhein / RhinStras / Rhine - one should be sure to take time Bike Path, which passes through Bühltour, and - after crossing the “Pierre , Ile de Rhinau (ferry), Rastatt reach the fortress town of Germers- bourg and Wissembourg. A visit to gen. Here, the route merges with bourg (Abteikirche und Fachwerk- circuit tour continues on for 15 km already enjoyed great popularityRhein / Rhin / Rhine back to 1870 in Wörth, and th- seum), Baden-Baden,Lauterbourg Marienthal, Rhine, which can be crossed near bourg, Molsheim, romanic ab- for a delightful wine tasting, and St. Pierre’s breathtaking vineyards Pflimlin” Bridge - turn in the directi- Fort , old towns of Barr und -Hotel Hôtel du Dragon Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Haguenau Horstschanze 8-10 2, rue de l‘Ecarlate heim am Rhein and the Rhine Bike the charming old town of Wissem- the Valley Bike Path and häuser), Deutsches Weintor, Südp- via the EuroVelo Bike Path all the in the days of the Czar, bikers can rough the famous wine village of Haguenau, Woerth, Wissembourg, Eschau. After crossing the “Pierre bey of , Saverne, the Tobacco Museum in Mahlberg on the way to Barr, the “Winegro- on of Marlen. This circuit tour con- Obernai, romanic church of Ros- Bad Bergzabern Haguenau D-76829 Landau F-67000 Strasbourg Rastatt Path, which runs directly along the bourg is an absolute must before runs directly back to Landau. falz Therme way to Neuburg, where a short~ follow the signs to Greffern, whe- Cleebourg to reach Wissembourg. Lauterbourg Pflimlin” Bridge, bikers find them- Bouxwiller is also well worth a visit! Upon rea- wing Capital”, before reachingAchern the tinues to Neuried and Offenburg, heim, Charterhouse Molsheim +49(0)6341 649690 +33(0)388 357980 Rhein / Rhin / Rhine selves~ once again in France in the ~ www.kurpfalzhotel-landau.de www.dragon.fr Schweigen-Rechtenbach ~ ~ Haguenau Wörth am Rhein Baden-BadenIllkirch-Graffenstaden district of Baden-Baden Strasbourg Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Wissembourg SaverneSaverne 1 Landgasthof Rebstock Waldhaus Knittelsheimer Mühle Le gouverneur Hôtel Germersheim 1 Parkhotel Landau 4 AAAA-Hotelwelt Kübler 1 Hotel d‘ 4 Hotel Magnetberg 3 Strasbourg. The path then goes 6 1 Rammersweier Hof 4 Hôtel Restaurant des Vosges Landau in 1 Saverne Fußbach 2 5 Knittelsheimer Mühe 13, rue de Sélestat 2 Mahlastraße 1 Bismarckstr. 37-43 Karlsruhe 16, rue Vauban Scheibenstr. 18 Rosenstraße 13 5 rue~ de la Gare der Pfalz in the direction of the “Vallée de D-77732 Gengenbach Molsheim D-76879 F-67210 Obernai Cleebourg Baden-Baden 1 D-76829 Landau D-76133 Karlsruhe F-67160 Wissembourg D-76530 Baden-Baden Bühl +49(0)7803 964880 D-77654 Offenburg F-67210 Obernai +49(0)6348 83 66 +33(0)388 956372 la Brûche” along the banks of the Saverne Eschbach +49(0)6341 1450 +49 (0)721 1440 Lauterbourg +33(0)388 949843 +49(0)7221 3640 Rastatt www.rebstock-fussbach.de +49(0)781 32780 +33(0)388 955378 www.knittelsheimer-muehle.de www.hotellegouverneur.com www.parkhotel-landau.de www.AAAA-Hotelwelt.de www.hotel-alsace.fr www.hotel-magnetberg.de Rhône–Rhine Canal towards Mols- Bühl www.rammersweier-hof.de www.hotel-obernai.com Rhein / Rhin / Rhine heim. Upon reaching the other 2 Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Badische Landoase Gästehaus im Unnerdorf Hôtel à la Ferme 2 5 2 5 2 Bühl 5 Hotel Germersheimer Hof Hôtel Restaurant - Landgasthaus Hotel Les Pins side of the , at the Mühlenstraße 2 O enburg Stadthotel + Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant du Centre Ludwigstraße 17 10, rue du Château Josef-Probst-Straße15a Au Moulin de la Walk KreuzHaguenau beim Tom 112, route de Strasbourg Obernai Pfeffermühle 1 rue Saint-Martin D-77694 Kehl 3 4 1 D-76768 Berg/ Pfalz F-67150 Rhein / Rhin / Rhine base of the Vosges Mountains, one Bad Bergzabern D-76726 Germersheim 2, rue de la Walk Dorfstr. 42, D-76437 Rastatt F-67500 Haguenau Strasbourg +49(0)7851 73984 Oberdorfstraße 24 F-67120 Molsheim +49(0)7273 1468 +33(0)390 299251 3 Kehl ~ +49(0)7274 5050 F-67160 Wissembourg +49(0)7229 3535 +33(0)388 936840 2 can follow the Route www.badische-landoase.de D-77723 Gengenbach +33(0)388 385450 www.gaestehaus-im-unnerdorf.de www.hotelalaferme.com 2 Achern www.germersheimer-hof.de +33(0)388 940644 2 [email protected] www.hotelrestaurantles Achern Barr Gengenbach +49(0)7803 93350 www.hotelducentre-alsace.fr Rastatt ~ Molsheim Bike Path to . A treat Schweigen-Rechtenbach www.moulin-walk.com pinshaguenau.com ~ www.pfeffermuehle- 6 Wörth am Rhein Oberkirch 3 Hôtel de l‘ Rhein / Rhin / Rhine for the eyes awaits bikers in Saver- Hôtel-Restaurant à l‘Agneau Hôtel-Restaurant 6 3 Baden-Baden Rhein / Rhingengenbach.de / Rhine 6 Wissembourg Hotel Restaurant 7, rue de la Gare Hôtel de l‘Europe 3, rue de Saverne Abbaye de la Pommeraie 3 Hotel Restaurant Zur Pfalz 6 Hotel Schweigener Hof 6 Hôtel-Restaurant ne: the majestic Rohan Castle and Strasbourg 38 rue du Fossé des Tanneurs Haguenau Saverne Rhein / Rhin / Rhine F67700 Saverne Kehl F-67350 Pfaffenhoffen 8, avenue du Maréchal Foch 5 Strasbourg 3 Karlsruhe Marktstraße 57 Hauptstraße 2 5 Heiligensteinstr. 19a du Herrenstein the Benedictine Marmoutier Ab- +33 (0)388 711207 Lahr Hôtel Restaurant La Cloche F-67000 Strasbourg +33(0)388 077238 F-67600 Sélestat Cleebourg D-76870 D-76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach D-76534 Baden-Baden 20, rue du Général Koenig O enburg Kehl Molsheim 90, rue du Général Gouraud +33(0)388 321788 4 Obernai bey. The path goes on to connect www.hotel-europe-fr.com Rhinau www.hotel-restaurant- +33(0)388 920784 +49(0)7275 98550 +49(0)6342 9250 3 4 ~ +49(0)7223 96140 F-67330 lès Saverne F-67210 Obernai Oberkirch www.hotel-europe.com www.relaischateaux.com/ Lauterbourg Pfaffenhofen with Haguenau via an delagneau.com www.hotelzurpfalz.de www.schweigener-hof.com Baden-Baden www.hotel-heiligenstein.de +33(0)388 700053 Bühl Molsheim +33(0)388 955289 pommeraie Saverne www.herrenstein.fr 1 old railway track and forest trails. www.la-cloche.com Barr Gengenbach Oberkirch Sélestat O enburg EttenheimObernai Bühl

Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Lahr Hôtel aux Portes de la Vallée Hotel Victoria Best Western Achern Rhinau O enburg Ribeauvillé Barr Gengenbach 29, rue Romaine Eisenbahnstraße 54 Obernai F-68230 D-79098 i Br. Rastatt Achern Rhein / Rhin / Rhine +33(0)389 279550 +49(0) 761 207340 Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Strasbourg Sélestat www.hotel-victoria.de Rhein / Rhin / Rhine www.hotelturckheim.com Haguenau Germersheim Strasbourg Kehl Lahr Landau in Kehl der Pfalz Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Rhinau Hôtel Beauséjour Hotel Fallerhof Barr Gengenbach 25, rue du Ladhof Tunibergstraße 2b Eschbach Molsheim Molsheim ~ Ribeauvillé Turckheim F-68000 Colmar D-79189 ~ Oberkirch Oberkirch Baden-Baden Rhein / Rhin / Rhine +33(0)389 206666 +49(0)7633 4400 Sélestat www.beausejour.fr www.fallerhof.de Saverne Ettenheim Bad Bergzabern Kaysersberg ~ am Rhein O enburg Emmendingen Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Hôtel Restaurant de l‘Ange Hotel am Stadthaus Obernai Lahr Schweigen-Rechtenbach Wörth am Rhein Neuf Brisach Freiburg 4, rue de la Gare Marktplatz 1 Bühl O enburg im Wissembourg Ribeauvillé F-68500 D-79395 Neuenburg Obernai Turckheim Colmar Rhinau Karlsruhe +33(0)389 762211 +49(0)7631 7600 Cleebourg Rou ach Barr Gengenbach www.hotel-ange.fr www.hotel-am-stadthaus.de Breisach Lauterbourg am Rhein ~ KaysersbergRhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Achern Hotel Gasthof Krone Guebwiller Emmendingen Hôtel-Restaurant Barr Neuf Brisach Freiburg Château d‘Isenbourg Breisacher Straße 1 Gengenbach im BreisgauSélestat Lahr Ettenheim Soultz-Haut-Rhin Rue de D-79395 Neuenburg Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Strasbourg Turckheim Colmar F-68250 +49(0)7631 70390 Kehl Rhinau Rou ach Rhein / Rhin / Rhine +33(0)389 785850 www.krone-neuenburg.de Circuit Tour E Circuit Tour F Circuit Tour G Circuit Tour H ~ Rastatt Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ www.grandesetapes.fr/fr/Chateau- Molsheim Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Guebwiller Neuenburg Müllheim Breisach hotel-isenbourg/index.html Appart-Hotel Badblick Oberkirch am Rhein am Rhein Haguenau Sélestat Lahr Ribeauvillé Thann Rheinstraße 4 Humanists and Baroque Through the Breisgau region to Freiburg and Colmar EttenheimVauban and Goethe Statue of Liberty, Kaiserstuhl, and the remains of an olSoultz-Haut-Rhin abbey Churches, Kings, and Traditions Along the canal to the “Manchester of France” OrchardsBadenweiler and Liqueurs Through the Jura Mountains to the Markgräflerland region ~ Neuf Brisach Freiburg Hôtel au Lion d‘or D-79415 Bad Bellingen Rhinau Ensisheim im Breisgau Rhein / Rhin / Rhine 1, pont de Aspach +49(0)7635 81090 ~ THIS CIRCUIT TOUR starts in Frei- , the route follows the continuesBaden-Baden in the direction of Barr ROUTE INFOS STARTING IN COLMAR the birth- „Kaiserstuhl“ to the city of Freiburg. heim, , and Ensisheim. ROUTE INFOS , the second largest then use the EuroVelo 5 Bike Path es through the vineyards of the ROUTE INFOS is known as the the city of captivating Vitra Design Museum. autiful Vitus Chapel dating back ROUTE INFOS F-68520 Burnhaupt-le-Haut www.hotel-bad-bellingen.de O enburg Müllheim Mulhouse Rou ach Obernai burg at its breathtakingSaverne cathedral. Canal de Colmar to Colmar. After and St. Pierre on to Stotzheim and Tour RibeauvilléRoute: Freiburg • Kaiserstuhl place of sculptor Frédéric-Augus- The path then heads south, allo- The former capital of the Habsburg Tour Route: Colmar • Neuf-Brisach city in Alsace, Neuenburgis known as the until Soultz-Haut-Rhin. Nearby Un- Markgräflerland region and farther Tour Route: Mulhouse • • art and culture is worth~ a trip in Shortly thereafter, the route rea- to 1100. Bikers then travel along Tour Route: Basel • +33(0)389 487304 Thann am RheinKaysersberg ~ Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ www.auliondor68.fr Hôtel Bellevue The path follows the Dreisam River taking time to tour the city, bikers Kertzfeld. The route leads through • Breisach • Colmar • • te Bartholdi, the designer of the wing bikers to bask in the light and dynasty is the perfect oasis for a • Breisach • Freiburg • Staufen • “Manchester of France” because~ of gersheim, presents the next chan- to Müllheim and then to Neuen- Baschwiller • Burnhaupt le Haut • As- and of itself. This bike path follows ches Isteiner Klotz, a limestone the Baden Wine Route to Schlien- • Müllheim • Mulhouse • Danne- Route de Belfort 46 Bühl Sélestat Ottmarsheim Emmendingen Guebwiller in the direction of Kaiserstuhl, but can continue on the EuroVelo 5 the forest to the neighboring Ben- Sélestat • Bergheim • Barr • Ben- Statue of Liberty bikers follow the warmth of the Markgräflerland. break beforeEttenheim peddling onward to Bad-Krozingen • Bremgarten • its formerly textile industry. Histo- ce for a break; its outdoor museum burg. Those with enough stamina pach le Bas • Thann • Soultz • Ensis- the Rhine northward and crosses cliff overlooking the Rhine Valley. gen, , Müllheim and Neu- marie • • • Kaysersberg Hôtel Best Western CH-2900 Porrentruy Barr Soultz-Haut-Rhin bypasses this mountain.Gengenbach Volcanic Bike Path in the direction of Sigols- feld; once in Rhinau, bikers can feld • Rhinau • Kappel Grafenhau- Canal de Colmar to Artzenheim Next stop is the historical town of Soultz, , the historical • Munchhouse • Ensis- Mulhousery enthusiasts are encouraged~ to “Ecomusée d’Alsace” promises a can make a detour at Müllheim to heim • Munchhouse • Fessenheim • into at Weil am Rhein, Hidden in a niche on the side of enburg to cross the Rhine in the Courtemautruy • Basel 14, rue de la Bourse +41(0)32 4665544 Emmendingen ~ soils in the area are a unique fea- heim and Bergheim. Beside visiting cross the Rhine via ferry to conti- sen • Emmendingen • Freiburg before merging onto the EuroVelo Staufen, famous for being a venue Rhein / Rhin / Rhine town of Guebwiller, and heim • Pulversheim • Soultz • Rouf- use their visit to the city for a peek look at the historical architecture the charming city of Badenweiler, Bad Krozingen • Müllheim • Ottmar- where bikers can stop to seeEnsisheim the this cliff one can discover the be- direction of Chalampé. An additi- Length: 197 km / 123 miles F-68100 Mulhouse www.restaurant-jura.com Upper Rhine Valley Achern Turckheim Colmar +33(0)389 561844 ture that allow for the production the “Humanist Library” (UNESCO nue their trip to Kappel-Grafenhau- Length: 190 km / 119 miles 15 Bike Path. Neuf Brisach is a fully in Faust, one of Goethe’s legendary with its beautiful abbey ruins. The fach • Türckheim • Colmar at the fascinating Automobile and and culture of the region. The rou- nestled in the romantic foothills of sheim • MulhouseDannemarie onal highlight is the Ottmarsheim Sights: Basel, Weil am Rhein (Vit- c/o Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Turckheim Colmar www.bourse-hotel.com Hôtel Restaurant du Lion d‘Or Strasbourg Neuenburg Müllheim of the region’s spectacular wines. World Heritage)Kehl in Sélestat, tra- sen and make their way through Sights: preserved, historical fortificationRibeauvillé plays. From here, the route passes route then passes through Rouf- Length: 175 km / 109,5 miles Railroad Museums. The path then te then follows the EuroVelo 5 Bike the southern Black Forest. The path Length: 149 km / 93 miles Lörrach Abbey Church, which was built in ra-Museum), Kloster Mariastein, Rue Malvoisins 12 Lahr Balschwiller Thann ~ am Rhein GmbH & Co. KG At Breisach, the path crosses the velers can also visit the Haut-Koe- the lovely Breisgau wine region. Freiburg, Breisach, Neuf Brisach, (UNESCO World Heritage) built to through the spa town of Bad Kro- fach, which was once the seat of Sights: Colmar, Neuf Brisach, continues along the Rhone–Rhine Path in the direction of Ensisheim. crosses the Rhine yet again and re- Sights: Mulhouse, Thann, Thieren- ~ Badenweiler the 11th century. The circuit tour Lörrach (Rötteln castle), Hotel du Floridor CH-2900 Porrentruy Molsheim Weil am Rhein ~ Rhinau Breisach Breisach ~ Rhein / Rhin / Rhine 54, rue du Floridor +41(0)32 467 1377 Rathausgasse 33 Rhine in the direction of Colmar. In nigsbourg Castle and animal parksOberkirch The baroque town of Ettenheim is Colmar, Haut-Koenigsbourg, am Rhein plans drawn by Vauban, the master zingen to Bremgarten and across the Merovingian kings. From here, Breisach, Freiburg,Dannemarie Staufen, Bad Canal, passing interesting locks Bikers can make their wayam toward Rhein turns bikers to the Alsace region. bach, (Ecomusée, Parc Ottmarsheim then follows the EuroVelo 6 Bike (Musée Sundgauvien), F-68800 Thann www.hotel-porrentruy.com Lörrach Neuf Brisach, a short break can be with monkeys and eagles at Kintz- the perfect spot for a short break (eagles and Neufmon Brisach- builder of theFreiburg „Sun King“, Louis XIV the Rhine to Fessenheim, where Colmar is reached by moving stea- Krozingen, abbey of Murbach on the way to Baschwiller~ and the the Rhine via Munchouse and and Ottmarsheim, du Petit prince), Ensisheim (Mete- Path through the Hardtwald forest (Maison de la nature), Dannemarie +33(0)389 370952 D 79098 ~ BaselMulhouse ~ well-spent by paying a visit to the heim. Through dreamy vineyards before heading on to Emmendin- keys park), Sélestat, Châtenois, of France. Afterim KaysersbergBreisgaucrossing the river, bikers can follow the EuroVelo 15 dily through lovely vineyards along (Guebwiller), Rouffach (Isenbourg historical city of WeilThann, am Rhein with its Fessenheim and crossNeuf the Brisachriver to with its abbey church, Freiburgare just two orit), Badenweiler, Ottmarsheim ~ to Mulhouse and along the Rhô- (Viadukt), Porrentuy (JURASSICA) www.hotel-floridor.com Hôtel du Boeuf O enburg Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Tel. +49 (0)761-3881 1211 Sélestat Obernai im Breisgau Rue de l‘Eglise 7 EttenheimFortifications of Vauban. Once in along the EuroVelo Wine Bike Path gen and finally back to Freiburg. Dambach la Ville, Barr one rides past Breisach and the Bike Path all the way to Blodels- the base of the EmmendingenVosges Mountains. castle), Turckheim St. Theobald cathedral. Bikers can Bremgarten. The journey continu- of the highlights on the way back. (abbey church) ne-Rhine Canal to Dannemarie. Rou ach Pfetterhouse Hotel beim Schupi CH-2950 Courgenay [email protected] Basel On a former railroad line the bike Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Barr ~ Liestal Durmersheimer Straße 6 +41(0)32 4711121 Gengenbach Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Rou ach 4 Balschwiller path leads through the Largue D-76185 Karlsruhe www.boeuf-courgenay.ch www.upperrhinevalley.com Guebwiller 5 1 4 Turckheim 2 Colmar Pfetterhouse 2 +49(0)721 55940 Ribeauvillé Hotel zum Schiff Hôtel Restaurant - 1 Hotel Restaurant ~ 1 Hôtel-Restaurant 2 Valley and connects Dannemarie 1 Hotel JFM (bett & bike) Soultz-Haut-Rhin Liestal Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Basler Landstraße 35 - 37 du Château d‘ Bierhäusle Au Cheval Blanc Dannemarie Baslerstrasse 7a www.schupi.de Hotel Post Lahr 1 with Pfetterhouse, a lovely town Klosterplatz 14 D-79111 Freiburg-St- Georgen 113 rue de Ensisheimla vallée Saint-Ulrich Breisgauerstrasse 41 Guebwiller 17, rue dePorrentruy Hecken Lörrach D-79540 Lörrach Rhinau near the Swiss border. The path Hotel Restaurant Haus Rebland CH-4115 Mariastein +49(0)761 400750 F-67140 Barr Breisach D-79110 Freiburg F-68780 ~ +49(0)7621 986920 Courtemautruy Weil am Rhein Aarau Kaysersberg www.hotel-zumschiff.de +33(0)3 88089678 am Rhein +49(0)761 88300 Soultz-Haut-Rhin +33(0)389 269108 goes on to Porrentruy, a small city www.hotel-jfm.comRhein / Rhin / Rhine Umweger Straße 133 +41(0)61 7311022 Neuenburg Müllheim 3 Porrentruy D-76534 Baden-Baden www.hotelpost-mariastein.ch Emmendingen www.hotelchateauandlau.fr am Rhein www.bierhaeusle.de www.auchevalblanc.fr that was once the residence of Sélestat Thann Aarau Delémont +49(0)7223 9511880 Ettenheim 2 Hotel-Restaurant Badenweiler Neuf Brisach Courtemautruy Ensisheim 2 Auberge du Tisserand 3 ~ Freiburg Basel Basel’s prince-bishops and whose Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Gasthaus zur Sonne 5 Hôtel Restaurant - 2 2 28 rue de Cernay www.haus-rebland.de DasbreiteHotel Basel Ottmarsheim im Breisgau Hôtel des deux Clefs Delémont Hôtel-Restaurant Klein Dieses Projekt wurde von der Europäischen Union old town is still dominated by their Zürcherstrasse 149 Turckheim Colmar Hauptstraße 69 la Charrue 1 3, rue du Conseil 44 rue de la Vallée F-68210 Der Oberrhein wächst zusammen, mit jedem kofinanziert – Europäischer Fonds für regionale Ribeauvillé CH-4052 Basel Projekt. Entwicklung (EFRE). Projet cofinancé par l’Union D-79268 Bötzingen 4, rue duMulhouse 1er Décembre F-68230 Turckheim F-68570 Pfetterhouse castle built in the 13th century. +33(0)389 072626 Euro Inn Européenee – Fonds européen développement ~ Müllheim Dépasser les frontières – projet après projet. +49(0)7663 1231 F-67230 Sand Rou ach +33(0)389 270601 Neuenburg +33(0)389 470010 www.aubergedutisserand.com Rainer-Haungs-Straße 7 +41(0)61 3156565 Transcending borders with every project. régional (EFRE). This project is cofinanced by the am Rhein Liestal The route runs past fragrant fruit EuropeanBreisach Union – European Regional Develop- www.sonne-boetzingen.de +33(0)3 88744266 www.hotellerie-deuxclefs.fr Thann 3 www.hotel-restaurant-klein.com D-77933 Lahr www.dasbreitehotel.ch ment Fund (ERDF). Kaysersberg Badenweiler am Rhein www.lacharrue.com ~ orchards towards Courtemautruy 3 Hôtel Terminus +49(0)7821 980950 Emmendingen Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ ~ 3 Hôtel-Restaurant 3 Kapuzinergarten 3 Gasthof Engel and Charmoille in the hilly La Baro- Rue du Jura 31 www.euro-inn.de Neuf Brisach Freiburg Guebwiller Ottmarsheim im Breisgau Vaillant Balschwiller6 Gasthaus Pension Waldhaus Hotel und Restaurant Werderstrasse 63 Porrentruy che region, which is famous for the CH-2900 Porrentruy Turckheim Colmar 6 7 rue Ignace Spies Am Moosrain 2 Kapuzinergasse 26 D-79379 Müllheim 3 production of spirits and liqueurs. +41(0)32466 2643 F-67600 Sélestat D-79183 Waldkirch-Kollnau Soultz-Haut-Rhin D-79206 Breisach Mulhouse +49(0)7631 2228 Courtemautruy Aarau www.leterminus.ch Rou ach Breisach 2 Dannemarie ~ am Rhein +33(0)3 88920946 +49(0)7681 7309 +49(0)7667 93000 www.hotel-engel-muellheim.de The No. 7 Bike Path goes on past Lörrach Ensisheim Delémont ~ www.hotel-vaillant.com www.waldhaus-kollnau.de ~ www.kapuzinergarten.de Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Neuf Brisach Freiburg 1 the Jura Mountains back to Basel. im Breisgau 1 Weil am Rhein Guebwiller Rhein / Rhin / Rhine

Rou ach Soultz-Haut-Rhin Neuenburg Müllheim ~ Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Basel Thann am Rhein Ensisheim Guebwiller Badenweiler Balschwiller Soultz-Haut-Rhin ~ Pfetterhouse Ottmarsheim Neuenburg Müllheim Ensisheim Liestal Thann am Rhein Dannemarie Badenweiler Neuenburg Müllheim ~ Thann am Rhein Mulhouse ~ Lörrach Ottmarsheim Badenweiler ~ ~ ~ ~ Ottmarsheim Porrentruy Weil am Rhein Mulhouse Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ Mulhouse ~ ~ Courtemautruy Aarau

Delémont Balschwiller Basel Balschwiller Balschwiller Dannemarie Lörrach Dannemarie Pfetterhouse ~ Dannemarie Weil am Rhein Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Lörrach Liestal Lörrach ~ ~ Weil am Rhein Basel Weil am Rhein Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Rhein / Rhin / Rhine

Pfetterhouse Liestal Basel Basel Porrentruy Aarau Pfetterhouse Porrentruy Courtemautruy

Liestal Courtemautruy Aarau Pfetterhouse Delémont Delémont Liestal

Porrentruy Aarau Courtemautruy Porrentruy Delémont Courtemautruy Aarau

Delémont The three-country region of the Up- ween different stages of the tour. Cul- to keep travelers refreshed and hun- per Rhine Valley is characterized by tural monuments, many of them with ger at bay. A visit to one of the many lush vineyards and mixed orchards UNESCO World Heritage status, are winegrowers, winemaking cooper- and is graced with stunning views evidence of the centuries-long history atives, or local taverns known as of the Vosges Mountains, the Black this unique three-country region sha- “Besenwirtschaften” (broom restau- Forest and the Jura Mountains. res. Here, one can find an abundance rants) that line the wine routes is an of castles and palaces that give visitors absolute must; only open seasonally, With the cool waters of the Rhine Ri- a glimpse of eras gone by and testify the “Besenwirtschaften” are the key ver ever in sight, the Upper Rhine Bike to the Upper Rhine Valley’s historically to discovering traditional cuisine and Path paths throughout the region invi- rich and turbulent past. While the bike meeting locals in an authentic, rustic te guests to enjoy a lovely tour on two path stimulates the body, captivating atmosphere. As the name suggests, wheels. The path connects the Baden, museums throughout the region en- these taverns can be recognized by a Alsatian, and German Wine Routes, sure that mind and soul are stimula- broomstick hanging next to the front and is especially suited for vacationers ted as well; whether discovering the door. The Upper Rhine Bike Path also looking for a more relaxed, less phy- traces of tradition in one of the many offers various chances to switch over sically challenging biking adventure. regional, historical, scientific, and out- to the Rhine Bike Path. A dip in the Deligthful bike through the Upper Rhine Valley The various stages along the way are door museums or enjoying the excite- cool waters of the Rhine offers the also family-friendly, both in terms of ment of an interactive museum, the perfect respite for bikers in the warm elevation and the diversity of offers Upper Rhine Valley has something summer months, and the region’s in Germany, France and and highlights. Cozy wine villages to suit every taste and interest. Over thermal baths, indoor waterparks, and with locally-owned shops and res- 60 Michelin-ranked restaurants and leisure pools provide for a few well- taurants create an inviting and relax- a plethora of cafés, guest houses, earned hours of relaxation during the ed atmosphere for taking breaks bet- beer gardens, and wine bars are sure cooler fall and winter months.

32 Landau 30 31 Forest

The culture city of Landau has a large variety of cultural highlights in its impressive Art Nouveau The UNESCO-designated Palatinate Festival Hall. The State Horticultural Forest - North Vosges Biosphere Show also impresses guests with its Reserve is one of the biggest forests fragrant and beautiful treasures. in Europe. Hikers can enjoy walks Germersheim up rolling hills with spectacular Landau in 33 sandstone cliffs and castle ruins. der Pfalz 33 Germersheim 32 30 Eschbach 30

Rhein / Rhin / Rhine The city is home to a mighty fortress, 31 quaint alleys and charming market squares. Annual events are a Fortress The mild Palatine climate, which allows even lemons, almonds, and Festival, the Night of Culture and kiwis to flourish, invites guests to enjoy various outdoor activities year Bad Bergzabern A Museums, a Culture Festival, and round. The diverse landscape is ideal for hiking and biking tours through Europe’s largest show for special bikes. a sea of green vineyards in the Palatinate’s wine-growing region, lush ~ orchards, and the with its quiet, enchanted valleys. One ~ can experience the sweet harmony of Palatine wine, delicious dishes, and regional hospitality in one of the rustic, cozy wine bars or award-winning restaurants. Many wineries, museums, and historical monuments invite Schweigen-Rechtenbach Wörth am Rhein 27 Northern Vosges guests to linger, and overnight accommodation is abundant in the many guest houses, vacation rentals, and hotels. Wissembourg 29 Karlsruhe Cleebourg 34 The Nature Park of the Northern 28 Haguenau Vosges boasts a rich natural heritage. It is characterised by its undulating 29 Wissembourg Lauterbourg hills, numerous sandstone cliffs and castle ruins. The region is famous for its glass blowing workshops. This city grew up around a moated 34 Karlsruhe castle built in the 12th century and was where Emperor Frederick A large part of this city’s historical Barbarossa kept the imperial insignia. Benedictine Abbey remains intact 27 and are and has been lovingly restored. The known for their artistic pottery. sheer dimensions of the city wall and abbey church from the 13th century still impress visitors to this day. An oasis of relaxation is found in the parks of the “fan-shaped city”, thus Rastatt named because of the 32 streets radiating away from the castle. Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Interactive adventures can be enjoyed B at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media. Haguenau 28

35 ~ Baden-Baden Saverne 35 Baden-Baden 25 Strasbourg C 26 Jardin des Deux Rives Bühl 24 Molsheim 23 Obernai The very best in luxury and pleasure is Dominated by its cathedral, Stras- waiting in this elegant spa town in the bourg belongs to France’s list of foothills of the Black Forest. Highlights UNESCO World Heritage sites. A Two river piers and 76 strong ropes include the spas, the riverside park, myriad of restaurants and wine hold the Mimram Bridge between the concert hall, the casino, and the taverns throughout the old town Strasbourg and Kehl together. This Frieder Burda Museum. spectacular, cross-border construction Born in Milan, , Ettore Bugatti The beautiful city of Obernai boasts entice to enjoy the local specialties. Achern over the river Rhine is a grand symbol relocated to Molsheim and began over 20 towers in the inner ring of the of a unified Europe. building the cars now famous for their city’s defensive wall. Obernai is the impeccable design. Some of the city’s birthplace of St. Odile, daughter of the most notable buildings include the Duke, who would become the Patron Rhein / Rhin / Rhine Jesuit Church and charterhouse. Saint of Alsace. Strasbourg 25 26 Kehl

22 Alsace Wine Route Molsheim 24 Oberkirch 36 Offenburg 37 Gengenbach 1

The Alsace Wine Route exists for 60 years. The most beloved wine route in France 36 shines with gorgeous, flower-bedecked, half-timbered towns and wine villages, Known for trade fairs, media, culture, Towers and gates lead the way to formidable castles, idyllically situated churches, and the heartfelt charm of its O enburg shopping, and wine, Offenburg is picturesque corners and mysterious inhabitants. As in the neighboring regions, wine has been produced in Alsace Obernai 23 known as the “Gateway to the Black angles. The “stone knight” on the ever since Roman times. Local taverns invite guests to come together and enjoy Forest” and captal of the Ortenau market square fountain, the city hall, life over a fine glass of or Pinot Blanc, and the famous Alsatian sparkling region. A visit to the historical heart of and the romantic buildings shape the wine equals Champaign in taste and quality. Strolls through the foothills of the the city invites one to stroll and enjoy. face of this charming city. Vosges Mountains are a perfect end to a perfect day and make room for a hearty D Alsatian dinner, such as „Choucroute” or „Flammkueche“. 37 Barr 21 Gengenbach 38 Lahr 21 Barr

22 Lahr’s fragmented city center contains 38 This wine village at the foot of Mount Lahr a lovely mix of half-timbered buildings St. Odile is adorned with beautiful and town houses surrounding the half-timbered houses. An annual Rhinau Collegiate Church built in early-gothic highlight is the Wine Market at the style. It’s most famous landmark is the town hall. The city museum displays “Storchenturm”, or Stork Tower. examples of regional interior design.

40 Kaiserstuhl 39 Ettenheim Sélestat E 39 Ettenheim

19 Turckheim 203 Neuf-Brisach Rhein / Rhin / Rhine

The small range of hills of volcanic The baroque town is the southernmost origin is known as one of the city in the Ortenau district and directly Ribeauvillé warmest regions in Germany. located at the slopes of the Black 1 Baden Wine Route Because of its loess covered volcanic Forest. The old town surrounding the soils and mild climate it is a very historical town hall is dominated by a Wine enthusiasts learn more about A star-shaped fortress complex built good wine-producing region. baroque-style Parish Church. the vineyards in Alsace on Turckheim’s by master builder Vauban by order educational wine trail. In summer, a of the “Sun King”, Louis XIV of France, 1 night watchman wearing a tricorne Kaysersberg surrounds the entire city. Neuf-Brisach and carrying a horn can be seen is practically a city-sized museum, but 2 Freiburg i. Brsg. Wine enthusiasts can look forward to breathtaking views of undulating wandering through the old town. enticingly full of life. vineyards and sunbathed valleys. Picturesque wine villages, stately farmsteads, Emmendingen and modern viticulture architecture inspire one to stop and appreciate the 40 region’s rich and diverse beauty. Delightful cities form the cultural landscape of Baden Wine Country, which boasts myriad of museums, churches, and promenades. This route runs from Baden-Baden through the lovely Ortenau Turckheim 19 and sunny Breisgau regions in the foothills of the southern Black Forest before Colmar Freiburg is THE bike city in Germany, looping around Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg and running onward through the 18 with bike paths as far as you can see. enchanting Markgräflerland region, reaching almost as far as Basel. Here, guests can discover the old city with its breathtaking cathedral, and the many small brooks and alleys that 18 Colmar Breisach run through the charming city. am Rhein 17 20 Neuf Brisach Freiburg 17 Route des Crêtes im Breisgau

This half-timbered city located on the 2 Alsatian Wine Route offers a unique F Rou ach combination of art and history, from the Isenheim Altarpiece in the Musée Unterlinden to the museum of The «Route of the Ridges» passes 22 contemporary arts “Espace Malraux”. ~ 3 Southern Black Forest through the Parc Naturel Régional Rhein / Rhin / Rhine ~ des Ballons des Vosges, connecting Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines with Cernay. Guebwiller It has become popular with walkers and cyclists as easy access to the tops. Soultz-Haut-Rhin

Ensisheim 4 5 The rich and sound natural and cultural Müllheim Badenweiler landscape and the exceptional culture 1 and biodiversity are unique in Europe. The 3 southern Black Forest nature park is a habitat and holiday region of outstanding quality. G Neuenburg Müllheim Thann am Rhein 4 Badenweiler Located in the sun-kissed The region’s thermal springs have ~ Markgräflerland, Müllheim is the been appreciated ever since Roman 5 ~ stronghold of the Chasselas Blanc. times, and these same springs are Ottmarsheim The gentle rolling hills of the local used today by the Cassiopeia Thermal landscape are interspersed with Bath in Badenweiler. A majestic castle 16 vineyards, valleys and meadows. ruin is overlooking the town. Mulhouse 15 Dannemarie ~ 6 Tripoint 7 Weil am Rhein 8 Lörrach

16 Mulhouse

This town is home to a former railroad line built in 1910 between France and Switzerland; today used as a bike path Balschwiller At the port of , one can The world-renown Architecture Park Rötteln Castle is one of the largest that passes by an impressive viaduct enjoy watching ships navigate Vitra Campus, with its Vitra Design castles in Baden. The “Ottilienkirche” through the river Rhine. A sculpture Museum and Vitra Shop, are Weil am church nestled amongst the over the beautiful Largue Valley. A Automobile, textile printing, and marks the point where the three Rhein’s most important architectural vineyards offers a stunning view of must-see is the impressive town hall. locomotive museums all testify to the countries’ borders meet. A restaurant highlights. The Laguna Badeland the Rhine Valley as far as Basel, Alsace, city’s long technological and technical Dannemarie invites guests to stop and stay a while. Waterpark offers fun and relaxation. and the Jura and Vosges Mountains. history. Today, cultural assets, a culture 8 15 center, and an art gallery stand where industrial buildings once stood. Lörrach ~ 9 Basel Weil am Rhein 6 7 Rhein / Rhin / Rhine 14 Pfetterhouse 9 Basel There’s always something exciting to H do in this international art metropolis, from colorful riverbank festivals and a 14 swim in the river to a tour of the city’s fascinating architecture or a visit to During WWI, this “Swiss Clock Village Pfetterhouse one of the 40 museums. on German Soil” became the starting point of the Western Front, which Liestal extended over 450 miles all the way to the North Sea. Pfetterhouse now 10 belongs to France’s Alsace region.

13 Porrentruy 12 Delémont 10 Augusta Raurica/Liestal 11 Aarau Porrentruy 13 Courtemautruy Aarau 11 Situated in Ajoie landscape, the city is Delémont’s top highlights include a Dating back to Roman times, the The old town enchants with its a treasure chest of history. Come and densely wooded and hilly, Jurassic remnants of the „August Raurica“ historical buildings, like the city Delémont experience time during a tour of the landscape, medieval buildings, testify to the once largest city north church, gate tower and the city’s many clocks, treat your ears to a pretty house facades, attractive of the . Worth seeing is the Fountain of Justice. More than 12 baroque organ recital. Not to miss the museums, unspoiled nature, and “Törli” (city gate), which leads to the 70, richly ornamented eaves are palace of the Basel prince-bishops. real Swiss knives. old town of Liestal and its museums. decorating the fronts of houses.

The Upper Rhine Bike Path (red Key Legal Notice line) is shown as a circuit tour with a total distance of 740 km (460 mi- Upper Rhine Bike Path Publisher: Upper Rhine Valley c/o Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe les). Wine routes (Baden, Palatinate, Alsace) GmbH & Co. KG, Rathausgasse 33, Sections of circuit tours A-H D 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, The Upper Rhine Bike Path is di- Tel. +49 (0)761-3881-1211, Fax -1398, [email protected], www.upperrhinevalley.com vided into 8 separate bike tours Castle, palace Produced by: Radverlag from the southern Palatinate and Abbey, church, cathedral c/o Bodensee-Tourismus Service GmbH, northern Baden across Alsace to Museum Fritz-Arnold-Str. 16a, D-78467 , the Basel region, allowing the regi- ~ Waterpark, thermal bath +49-(0)7531-81993-50, Fax -59, ~ [email protected], www.radverlag.de on and its cuisine to be discovered, Place of interest Photo credits: Bichler/ Seeundberge.de, Stadt experienced, and enjoyed in parts Ferry boat Ettenheim Bs.ch-Juri Weiss, Erich Spiegelhalter, and across borders. Comfortable Aargau Tourismus, TI Kaiserstuhl Tuniberg Tou- hotels offer a welcoming place to A - H circuit tours (on front page) rismus, Südpfalz Tourismus, Landkreis Germers- heim, Südliche Weinstraße e.V, CRTA-Hampe, rest weary heads, and excellent in- 1 Hotels along the circuit tours CRTA Phovoir, CRTA Zvardon, C. Fleith, O.T. Col- ternational and local connections Start and finish of circuit tours mar, MMSA, C.A. Berton, ADT68, ADT68/CRTA/ INFRA, KMK, Stadt Offenburg, Stadt Lörrach, guarantee easy access to every recommended riding direction Basel Tourismus, Werbegemeinschaft Markgrä- city listed on each leg of the tour. ferland, Baden-Baden Tourismus (BBT), Vianney The individual bike tours follow Detailed descriptions, maps, and further information are included Müller, Frank Gehry, FWTM_Duepper. routes that have been specifically on the back of this map for each of the suggested tours. The website Map: Toursprung GmbH and OpenStreetMap - participants chosen to avoid major roads, but www.bike-valley.eu also provides more detailed information about are well-signposted and prima- No liability is accepted for printing errors or regional highlights and attractions to assist guests in planning a fun other wrong information. rily run through low-traffic areas. and easy bike tour through the Upper Rhine Valley.