Suggested routes for keen cyclists and walkers

Peregrine Falcon Route

10 km | altitide 240 metres | Duration 1:30 h

This fun-filled route between Burg Fleckenstein (Fleckenstein Castle) in France and Biosphärenhaus (Biosphere House) in Germany is suitable for all the family. It meanders through gently rolling hills and along the idyllic banks of the Sauer River between France and Germany.

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Cross-Border Vineyard Loop

7 KM | altitude 100 metres | Duration 2:30 h

A loop through the idyllic Wissembourg district finishes up this route through vineyards and across the German/French border as far as the German winemaking village of Schweigen. Prepare to be wowed by some exceptional views across the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest.

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Cross-Border Mill Route

45 km | altitude 100 metres | Duration 4:00 h

This route makes for the perfect adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Admire the beauty of nature as you cycle alongside the most stunning of rivers close to the border between the French Pays de Bitche and the Palatinate region of Germany. There are 14 incredible mills to spot along the way and why not stop off for a rest or bit of exploration whilst you’re there?

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German and French Castle Route

33 KM | altitude 1200 metres | Duration 1-2 days

Walk from castle to castle in the Vallée de la Sauer and the Dahn Rockland on this cross-border route with idyllic landscapes, woodland as far as the eye can see, towering red sandstone rock formations and the incredible ruins of fortified castles and feudal residences.

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Cycle Route Between the Rhine, Sauer and Lauter

32 KM | altitude 166 metres | Duration 4:00 h

This cycle route is the perfect way to explore the Rhine, Sauer and Lauter Rivers. You can expect diverse landscapes, stunning views of the Northern Vosges and Black Forest and fascinating flora and fauna in the Naturschutzgebiet Sauerdelta (Sauer Delta Nature Reserve) in Munchhausen.

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Route of Four Castles

6,5 KM | altitude 305 metres | Duration 2:30 h

This walking loop takes in the impressive ruins of four Medieval rock castles (Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnburg), offering fascinating insights into their history and spectacular views of one of the most beautiful regions the Northern Vosges have to offer.

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Picturesque Villages in and around Wissembourg

41 km | altitude 250 metres | Duration 4:00 h

You will have plenty of chances to explore Wissembourg and the surrounding area on this delightful loop, which takes you across hilly stretches, through picturesque villages, up to the fortifications on the Maginot Line and the impressive Fort de Schoenenbourg (Schoenenbourg Fort), and through the forest and vineyards in Cleebourg.

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Touristik-Gemeinschaft Baden-Elsass-Pfalz e.V.

The three neighbouring regions of Baden, Alsace and Palatinate all make for dream holiday destinations in their own right. But put them together and you would struggle to find a more beautiful and diverse backdrop on either side of the Rhine, with the Black Forest and Kraichgau in one direction and the Palatinate Forest and the Vosges in the other. Come and explore the natural beauty, warm hospitality, rich culture and culinary delights that our region near the German/French border has to offer!

We are Touristik-Gemeinschaft Baden-Elsass-Pfalz e.V., or “Vis-à-Vis” for short. Our association is made up of French and German tourism partners based in our region.
You can read more about us and the work we do here.

Photos in title slider:
Noël à Haguenau (c) Emmanuel VIVERGE/TMT Photo
Abendstimmung am Viehstrich bei Schaidt (c)Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V. Fotograf Kilian-Kunz
Blick vom Hochkopf bei Bühl (c)Ferienregion Bühl-Bühlertal-Ottersweier
Festungsführung mit den Bauersfrauen in Germersheim (c)Südpfalz-Tourismus Stadt Germersheim e.V. Fotografin Britta Hoff
Picknick am See bei Leimersheim (c)Südpfalz-Tourismus Landkreis Germersheim e.V._Fotograf  Nico Bohnert
Cleebourg©Adean_Ora (20)
So schön kann Winter auf der Grinde sein (c)Evi Seeger, Bühl

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Picknick im Weinberg (c)Kraichgau-Stromberg Tourismus e.V
Herbstanfang (c)isocont GmbH Peter Mast
Vue autour du château de Fleckenstein (c)Best of Wandern - T. Bichler