The Rhine Cycle Route in Alsace

Do you want to discover a cycling route along the Rhine River? The Rhine Cycle Route is a cycling route in Alsace, between Huningue and Lauterbourg. This route follows the Rhine for 180 km of cycle paths and quiet little roads. The Rhine Cycle Route is accessible to everyone, ideal for Alsace cycling enthusiasts and travelers looking to get away from it all.

The Rhine Cycle Route in Alsace between Huningue and Lauterbourg

Following this circuit around the Rhine means cycling alongside the water, along the border river between France and Germany. This 180-km marked route mainly runs along the Rhône-Rhine Canal, offering a green and relaxing setting for cyclists. From Huningue, on the Swiss border, to Lauterbourg, at the gateway to Germany, the cycle route alternates between cycle paths and quiet roads.

Crossing the Rhine forests and passing through numerous locks punctuates this cycling trip in Alsace. Along the way, you’ll discover iconic cities such as Mulhouse, Neuf-Brisach, and Strasbourg, the European capital.

In Strasbourg, cyclists can join the Eurovelo 5, while in Krembs, it’s possible to continue on the Eurovelo 6, the famous cycle route linking the Atlantic to the Black Sea.

And to extend your adventure, the Rhine route continues towards Switzerland, towards Basel and the Alps.

The must-see sites on the Rhine Cycle Route

Along the Rhine Cycle Route, cyclists discover varied landscapes and remarkable sites. Here are the must-see stops:

• Huningue : The small border town at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland, an ideal starting point for exploring southern Alsace.
• Mulhouse : A cultural city with world-renowned museums such as the Cité de l’Automobile and the Cité du Train.
• Neuf-Brisach : An impressive fortified town designed by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a major stop on the cycle route.
• Strasbourg : The European capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic center, cathedral, and picturesque neighborhoods.
• The Rhine forests : A veritable green lung of Alsace.
• The numerous locks of the Rhône-Rhine Canal cycle route : A typical setting for the Alsatian cycle route, ideal for nature breaks.
• Alsatian gastronomy : Flammekueche comes to mind, but there are also Alsatian wines and local beers to savor along the way.

The river landscapes, the diversity of natural habitats, and the typical villages add to the charm of this cycle route along the Rhine.

Cycle routes connected to the Rhine Cycle Route

The Rhine Cycle Route is also a crossroads for major European cycle routes. Numerous connections allow for variety and tailor-made cycling trips in Alsace.

• EuroVelo 6: The famous European route connecting the Atlantic to the Black Sea, accessible from Krembs. It is 4,450 km long and connects Saint-Brevin-les-Pins in France to Constanța in Romania.
• EuroVelo 5: The 3,200 km long Via Francigena from Italy to England, Europe’s cultural route, which intersects in Strasbourg.
• EuroVelo 15 :a natural extension of the Rhine Cycle Route towards Switzerland or Netherlands.
• Local Loops of Alsace: Numerous loops and thematic tours offer a different way to discover the Rhine region.

If you are planning other tours, don’t hesitate to discover our selection of cycling tours on cycling maps and guides in France or Europe and tours already created by our agency La Bicyclette Verte.