Authentic Europe · Self-guided

Alsace Mountains & Vineyards Hiking Tour

Self-guided hiking tour through the Vosges mountains and Alsace vineyards

Authentic Europe runs this 7-day, self-guided hiking tour through the Vosges mountains and vineyards of Alsace, starting in Kaysersberg and ending in Niedermorschwihr. After arriving in Kaysersberg, the route walks through the Toggenbach forest to Lapoutroie on day 2, then ascends the Brezouard massif to Le Bonhomme on day 3. The following days continue on foot to Orbey, passing lakes and viewpoints, then to Labaroche through the Vosges mountains, and finally through vineyards to Niedermorschwihr on day 6. Each stage covers 12 to 20 kilometers, rated 'Average' difficulty by the operator and suited to travelers in good physical shape. Luggage is transferred between hotels each day, and a road book and detailed map are provided since this is a self-guided route. Despite its listing on a rail-focused site, this trip is not a train journey; the only rail connection is an optional transfer to and from the Colmar train station. It suits independent-minded travelers who want a structured, self-guided hike through Alsace's mountains and wine country.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a hiking tour, not a rail journey: the only train connection in the evidence is an optional transfer to and from the Colmar train station for arrival and departure by train.
  • The operator rates the difficulty '3 out of 5, Average,' requiring good physical fitness, with 12 to 20 kilometers and 500 to 800 meters of ascent per day; travelers unable to complete a stage can arrange car transport with luggage to the next stop.
  • The exact order of the hikes depends on hotel availability at the time of booking, and the final itinerary is only confirmed then.
  • The evidence pack for this trip does not include a price; confirm current pricing with Authentic Europe.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kayserberg, in southern Alsace

  2. Day 2

    Walk to Lapoutroie through the Toggenbach forest

  3. Day 3

    Ascend the Brézouard massif & walk to Le Bonhomme

  4. Day 4

    Hike to Orbey via beautiful lakes and viewpoints

  5. Day 5

    Hike to Labaroche through the Vosges mountains

  6. Day 6

    Hike to Niedermorschwihr through the vineyards

  7. Day 7

    End of the hiking tour

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The walk from Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie passes through the Toggenbach forest.
  • Day 3The route ascends the Brezouard massif before descending to Le Bonhomme.
  • Day 4The hike to Orbey passes lakes and viewpoints in the Vosges.
  • Day 6The final hiking day passes through vineyards on the way to Niedermorschwihr.

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast. Tourist taxes are not included and must be paid locally.
  • 4 dinners (drinks not included) and 5 picnic meals
  • Daily transfer of luggage between hotels
  • Transfer from and to the Colmar train station if arriving by train upon arrival and departure
  • Transfer back to your car park in Kaysersberg if you arrive by car
  • Electronic travel documents, including a comprehensive travel itinerary, travel vouchers, a road book with practical information that will be provided at the first hotel, and a detailed map at a scale of 1:25,000
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling

Not included

  • Tourist taxes (paid locally)
  • Drinks with dinners

Questions travellers ask

Is this a rail trip?
Not really. It's a self-guided hiking tour through the Vosges mountains and Alsace vineyards; the only rail connection mentioned is an optional transfer to and from the Colmar train station on arrival and departure.
How difficult is the hiking?
The operator rates it '3 out of 5, Average,' suitable for people in good physical shape, with 12 to 20 kilometers, about 4 to 6 hours, of walking and 500 to 800 meters of ascent per day.
Is it guided or independent?
It's self-guided. A road book and a 1:25,000 scale map are provided, and the exact sequence of hikes is set based on hotel availability at booking.
What is included?
6 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, 4 dinners, 5 picnic meals, daily luggage transfer between hotels, and a transfer to or from the Colmar train station or the Kaysersberg car park.
What is not included?
Tourist taxes and drinks with dinners.
Can I take a rest day?
You can request one during booking, and the operator will propose an appropriate adjustment.

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