Alsace Verte lends itself beautifully to cycling: quiet lanes, villages, forests, vineyards, the Maginot Line and routes of varying difficulty. The Tourist Office lists 37 road cycling and mountain biking routes, with filters by starting town, distance and level.
Choosing your route
The Tourist Office filters let you select a starting town, for example Morsbronn-les-Bains, Woerth, Wissembourg, Lembach or Niederbronn-les-Bains, then fine-tune by distance and difficulty: all abilities, intermediate, experienced or sporty, and expert.
A few route ideas
The official page mentions, among others, a circuit taking in the Maginot Line, pottery and the white villages starting from Soultz-sous-Forêts, a Stations Vertes escape between Lembach and Niederbronn-les-Bains, a loop of castles and forests, and routes from Wissembourg towards Hunspach and the vineyard.
Why start from a hotel
After a ride, comfort counts: a shower, dinner, a terrace and the chance to ask for advice on adapting the loop to the time you have. The Ritter’Hoft lets you explore in every direction without changing accommodation every night.
The best angle from the Ritter’Hoft
Choose the route to suit the least experienced rider in the group, not the strongest. For a first day out, go for a short intermediate route, and save the demanding forest and castle loops for settled weather.
Frequently asked questions
How many cycle routes are offered in Alsace Verte?
The Tourist Office page consulted listed 37 road cycling and mountain biking routes, with filters by town, distance and difficulty.
Can you set off from Morsbronn-les-Bains?
Yes, Morsbronn-les-Bains is one of the towns that can be used as a starting point or a base, depending on the route.
Do you need a mountain bike?
Not always. Some routes follow roads or cycle paths, while others are aimed more at mountain bikes or at fit riders.
Source: Alsace Verte Tourist Office, “Itinéraires vélo” page. Routes, distances and conditions to be checked before setting off.
From the Ritter’Hoft
From Morsbronn-les-Bains, you can pick a gentle loop around the villages or build a more demanding day out towards the forests and castles of northern Alsace.