Bateau électrique à Saverne

Roam the region on foot, by bike or wherever the water takes you

What with hiking trails, major waterways and cycle routes, there seems to be no end of possibilities for making the utmost of the Grand Est while respecting its most beautiful landscapes. So don’t wait, set off in discovery of its hidden treasures along our main itineraries or on more leisurely family outings!



Bellefosse
Boucle de la Moselle

Pedal away, hair blowing in the wind

Pedal your way through fields, forests, mountains and unspoilt villages along our 2,554 km of Cycle routes and Greenways and 4 EuroVelo® routes. Itineraries ideal for sporting weekends and family outings alike, providing plenty to marvel at along the way and enabling you to explore the region in full respect of the environment.

And if you feel like pedalling even further, cross the borders along the famous Eurovelo 5, which runs through Alsace’s vineyards into southwest Germany’s river valleys, or cycle the “Meuse by Bike” route, which takes you to Belgium and the Netherlands!

Cycling activities

Lac de Madine
Promenade en bateau sur le lac de Gerardmer

Climb aboard on one of the Grand Est’s famous waterways

Did you know? The Grand Est also means 1,375 km of rivers and canals, including over 420 km of navigable waters and 36 ports of call. A real little paradise where you can laze the day away aboard a cruiser or take a boat trip of your own! In the romantic Rhine Valley, on the banks of old man Meuse, or on smaller flower-bordered rivers such as the Ill, the landscape slips peacefully by.

Don’t miss out on the Marne-Rhine Canal: from Nancy to Strasbourg, this 300-km waterway crosses the Lorraine Regional Nature Park, Vosges and the Alsace Plain. An unmissable experience for boaters!

Activities on the water

Trudge your way to our mountaintops...

… and be dazzled by our spectacular vistas.

In the Grand Est, we like to make the utmost of our unspoilt landscapes and the peace and quiet provided by nature. Which is why there are so many “Grande Randonnée” hiking trails, with some 3,200 km of marked out pathways to roam the length and breadth of, but not stray from: the fauna and flora will thank you for it!

Make your way along an outstanding 430-km route combining the famous GR® 5 and the GR® 53, and cross the Vosges Massif. The first route in France with the “Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe” label, it winds through picturesque villages and enchanted forests and alongside ancient castles, promising you a host of discoveries along the way. For a well-deserved break, enjoy bivouacking under the shooting stars or a delicious marcaire meal at a farm inn!

Breathtaking vistas

Altschlossfelsen
Boucle de la Meuse
Lac de Longemer
Spitzkoepfe
Vue sur la Place de la Cathédrale à Strasbourg-

Excursions & hikes

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Hohneck , route des crêtes
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For an incredible walk in Vosges, head to the Hohneck!

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Lodges Bleu Minuit
Accommodation Camping and glamping (+1)

Looking for a fantastic getaway? Sleep immersed in nature in our unusual places to stay

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La Champagne en fête. Mutigny_le_sentier_des_vignerons
Activities

For a proper break, consider slow tourism in the heart of Champagne

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Eguisheim et le vignoble
Activities

Savour autumn with 3 trips to discover nature and its explosive colours

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Dégustation
Activities Excursions (+4)

3 ideas to help you reconnect with nature in Grand Est

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Parc animalier de Sainte Croix
Accommodation Activities (+4)

Unusual wild animal experiences at the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix zoo

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Chateau Fort de Sedan
Activities Arts & culture (+2)

Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages in Sedan

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Petite France - Strasbourg
Activities Arts & culture (+3)

UNESCO: travel back in time at listed sites in Grand Est

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Marché de Noël-Philippe Gisselbrecht Ville de Metz
Activities Christmas and New Year (+1)

10 original ideas for a magical Christmas break in Grand Est

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Reinvigorating activities

10 romantic destinations you need to visit with your loved one

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Yonaguni-spa

10 spa hotels for recharging your batteries in Grand Est

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Nature walks

A slow travel holiday in the Massif des Vosges

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Après-ski: Vosges has plenty of winter activities in store beyond the slopes

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Lac de Gérardmer sous la neige
In winter

Experience the true magic of Christmas in the mountains in Vosges

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Randonnée d'hiver

Winter sports:
make the most of the snow in Vosges

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