Soultz-les-Bains Châtenois

The Alsace of grands crus and characterful villages

48,86 km
3h18
Moyenne

Highlights

  • Typical villages in bloom: Rosheim, Obernai, Barr...

  • Mount Sainte-Odile and panoramic views over the vineyards

  • Architectural heritage (abbeys, castle ruins, Romanesque churches)

  • The unique atmosphere of the Alsace Wine Route

Between vineyards, charming villages and old stones, this stage reveals the best of Alsace through its emblematic landscapes.

From Soultz-les-Bains, EuroVelo 5 joins the Véloroute du Vignoble d'Alsace and invites you to pedal through picture-postcard panoramas. The route winds through vineyards, orchards, abbeys and typical bell towers. You'll pass through Molsheim, Rosheim, Obernai, Barr and then Dambach-la-Ville, against a backdrop of Mont Sainte-Odile and the ridges of the Vosges.

This section of the cycle route, between Marlenheim and Châtenois, offers a diversity of atmospheres and remarkable sites. The ruins of medieval castles dominate the valleys, while flower-filled villages unveil their half-timbered houses and ancestral fountains. The route alternates between vineyard paths, old railway lines and small roads, all surfaced and suitable for leisure pursuits.

Signposted with the cluster logo and the EuroVelo 5 logo, this stage is for lovers of heritage, nature... and fine wines. A complete immersion in the heart of Alsace's identity, with its history, expertise and remarkable landscapes.

Practical info

  • 48.86 km
    Cycle route: 23.59 km
    Road: 25.27 km
    Surface: completely smooth

  • Access by train :
    Molsheim, Rosheim, Obernai, Barr, Dambach-la-Ville, Scherwiller and Châtenois stations

Amenities:

Shops, bakeries, grocery shops and services are available in Soultz-les-Bains, Molsheim, Obernai, Barr, Dambach-la-Ville and Châtenois, for gourmet stops or practical refreshments.

Nearby tourist offices:

● Molsheim-Mutzig Regional Tourist Office
19 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 67120 Molsheim

● Obernai Tourist Office
Place Beffroi, 67210 Obernai

● Barr Tourist Office
1 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 67140 Barr

● Sélestat Haut-Koenigsbourg Tourist Office
2 Place du Dr Maurice Kubler, 67600 Sélestat

You'll find bike hire and repair shops in Molsheim, Obernai and Châtenois