43 Activities
Discover the Beautiful Natural and Historical Heritage of Alsace
Starts from
Strasbourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
43
Duration
4 days
Length
252 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Strasbourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
252 mi
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
- Gastronomy
Sandra Abrouk
Travel Expert
- Step back in time at the Humanist Library of Sélestat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Discover Mulhouse’s amazing street art scene.
- Visit the unique Munster Cheese House for an immersive cheese museum experience.
- Dive into medieval life at the Ecomuseum of Alsace.
- Savour exquisite cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mulhouse.
Alsace is the land of surreal natural landscapes similar to an ocean of green and beautiful medieval heritage spread throughout picturesque villages and ruins lost in the forest, you will discover so many castles punctuating the heights of the region.
Discover the heritage and generous biodiversity of Alsace. This 4-day exploration will bring you on the best hikes through the vineyards, the forests and the typical villages and their half-timbered houses. You will also discover the beautiful towns of Colmar and its little Venice and the creative Mulhouse.
Due to many outdoors activities and the seasonality of some of them, the itinerary is only recommended from April to October.
Discover the heritage and generous biodiversity of Alsace. This 4-day exploration will bring you on the best hikes through the vineyards, the forests and the typical villages and their half-timbered houses. You will also discover the beautiful towns of Colmar and its little Venice and the creative Mulhouse.
Due to many outdoors activities and the seasonality of some of them, the itinerary is only recommended from April to October.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- History and Culture
- Unusual Locations
- Gastronomy
Alsace is the land of surreal natural landscapes similar to an ocean of green and beautiful medieval heritage spread throughout picturesque villages and ruins lost in the forest, you will discover so many castles punctuating the heights of the region.
Discover the heritage and generous biodiversity of Alsace. This 4-day exploration will bring you on the best hikes through the vineyards, the forests and the typical villages and their half-timbered houses. You will also discover the beautiful towns of Colmar and its little Venice and the creative Mulhouse.
Due to many outdoors activities and the seasonality of some of them, the itinerary is only recommended from April to October.
Discover the heritage and generous biodiversity of Alsace. This 4-day exploration will bring you on the best hikes through the vineyards, the forests and the typical villages and their half-timbered houses. You will also discover the beautiful towns of Colmar and its little Venice and the creative Mulhouse.
Due to many outdoors activities and the seasonality of some of them, the itinerary is only recommended from April to October.
Sandra Abrouk
Travel Expert
- Step back in time at the Humanist Library of Sélestat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Discover Mulhouse’s amazing street art scene.
- Visit the unique Munster Cheese House for an immersive cheese museum experience.
- Dive into medieval life at the Ecomuseum of Alsace.
- Savour exquisite cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mulhouse.
Travel itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
60 mi6 mi
The Magnificent Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park
Today is the first day of a 4-day route exploring Alsace. You will start by heading to Ocean forest in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. Experience the peacefulness of the nature punctuated by ruins and outstanding point of view.
You will end the day by stopping in the charming village of Eirgensheim.
10 Activities
Day 2
71 mi2 mi
Little Venice in Colmar and the Creative City of Mulhouse
On day 2 of the route, you will start the day by visiting the beautiful Colmar. The town is know as the epicurean. Museum, walks and great food are on the menu. You will end the day by getting to Mulhouse to live an incredible experience in a well-known Michelin-star restaurant, Il Cortile.
14 Activities
Day 3
50 mi6 mi
Historical Town, Cheese, and Heritage Walk
Today is day 3 of the route. Get ready to explore the creative city of Mulhouse. You will see its street art and old city centre. Then, you will discover Munster, famous for its cheese that has the same name. Visiting the Cheese House, you will discover all the secrets of the Munster Valley and the making of the cheese. You will end the day by hiking the "sentier des écureuils" immersing yourself in nature and history visiting castles ruins.
9 Activities
Day 4
55 mi2 mi
Medieval Villages, UNESCO Museum and Stunning Waterfall
Today is the last day of the route. The day will start with the exploration of Bergheim, one of the most beautiful medieval village of Alsace. The area is well-known for its wines and you will have the opportunity to taste them out. On the way back to Strasbourg, you will stop at the UNESCO heritage: Sélestat Humanist Library. You will end the trip by a magnificent walk towards the Hohwald waterfall. An opportunity to start integrating the adventure.