Alsace Mountains and Wine Route on foot in 4 days
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationColmar / Vosges
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AgeFrom 18 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions46.61 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Embark on a unique multi-day hiking adventure. You will hike freely on trails that cross the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, passing through the beautiful Munster Valley.
From the picturesque villages of the plains to the Vosges mountains and their numerous fortified castles, every step is a discovery of the authentic Alsace region, a land of gentle beauty and rich history. Let yourself be swept away for a long weekend to the heart of the Vosges and the Alsatian vineyards, a true gem just 2 hours by TGV from Paris.
The highlights
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Beautiful, perfectly marked trails
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The Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages
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The beautiful forests and the many fortified castles
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average distance/day: 19 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 850 m
- Average daily descent: 781 m
Management
Self-guided tour, accompanied by a complete paper travel pack including a detailed IGN map, a personalized travel journal, luggage tags and tourist maps.
For added convenience, GPS data for the route can also be made available upon request.
Program
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Arrival in Turckheim
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Individual arrival in Turckheim (transfer by train possible at your own expense from Colmar). Take the opportunity to visit the beautiful town of Turckheim where every summer evening, a night watchman in traditional 16th-century costume sings about lights out.
Day 1 -
Turckheim - Kaysersberg
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 654 m
- Negative elevation 631 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your route winds through the renowned Alsatian vineyards from Turckheim to Kaysersberg, the birthplace of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The strategic location of this village, with its cobbled streets and richly decorated half-timbered houses, evokes the memory of the Roman road that once connected Alsace to Lorraine.
Day 2 -
Kaysersberg - Munster
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 23 km
- Positive elevation gain 1045 m
- Negative elevation 930 m
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Today's stage will offer you your first glimpses of the Vosges Mountains. From Kaysersberg, you'll reach the village of Labaroche and the summit of the Petit Hohnack (927m). After the Col de la Croix de Wihr (840m), the trail will lead you to Munster, in the heart of the Vosges massif. This small town and its verdant valley are renowned for their eponymous cheese, one of the region's culinary emblems. Enjoy it with caraway seeds and a glass of Pinot Gris or Gewürztraminer. A pure delight!
Day 3 -
Departure from Munster
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure or extension of stay
Day 4
Note
4-day, 3-night stay in hotels, including 2 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 night in a 4-star hotel.
Departures every day from March 28th to October 10th, 2026
Also available as a 7-day/6-night option.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Transfer by taxi, bus or train to Turckheim (at your own expense)
To reach Strasbourg airport, it will be possible to travel to Turckheim by train from Strasbourg to Colmar and then by taxi or bus.
For arrivals at Basel-Mulhouse airport, it will be possible to reach Turckheim by train to Colmar station and then by taxi or bus
Arriving by car in Turckheim:
- Parking at the train station platform: €5 / 24 hours
- Parking on Rue des Tuileries, day and night, free, approximately 24 spaces, small motorhome <6m
Possible. Near the Old Town Gate (Münstertor)
Price details
The price includes
Price per person in a double room
5 nights in 3-star hotels and 1 night in a 4-star hotel
Breakfast
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Route planned and marked
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (FR, ENGL, DE)
Clean signage
GPS data available
Helpline
The price does not include
Tourist tax (to be paid on site)
Lunches / Dinners
Drinks
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Hiking backpack with a waist belt: 30 liters minimum (day's belongings: camera, picnic lunch, water bottle, warm clothing, rain poncho, sunscreen, your identity papers…)
- Very good quality sunglasses
- Sunscreen + Lip balm
- A pair of telescopic poles (optional)
- A water bottle and/or a thermos (1.5 liters minimum)
- A headlamp
- A survival blanket (optional)
- A waterproof pouch with your identity documents, travel insurance and some cash for personal expenses during the hike,…)
- Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products)
- Earplugs
- Toilet paper
- Camera / mobile phone (optional)
- For picnics: airtight plastic container like "Tupperware", pocket knife, cutlery, cups.
- Plastic bags for organizing your belongings in the bag and for waste.
- Personal pharmacy:
- Your usual medications
- Pain relievers: paracetamol, aspirin…
- Muscle relaxant (gel or tablet)
- Elastic adhesive tape (Elastoplast type)
- Adhesive bandages + disinfectant compresses
- Double skin (blisters)
- A first aid kit
Clothing to bring
- Hiking pants
- Shorts/Bermuda shorts (1 swimsuit + towel just in case)
- Breathable T-shirt
- Fleece sweater or cardigan (fleece is very practical: lightweight, dries quickly and retains a high level of warmth)
- Windbreaker or Gore-Tex jacket
- Rain cape + bag cape
- A pair of gloves and a light hat
- Hat or cap
- A scarf (to protect the neck)
- Hiking socks (double layer, looped, etc.)
- Hiking boots that have already been broken in (high-top and lug soles)
- A change of clothes for the evening
- Spare shoes for the evening