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Self-guided trip: Start any day, except Sunday, March 1 thru October 30. 7 nights/8 days Daily mileage: 45 km (or 29 miles) Starts from and ends in Haguenau (30 kms or 17 miles from Strasbourg) Strasbourg is serviced by train from Paris Closest major gateway is Basel-Mulhouse Airport, a short train ride from Strasbourg Accommodations in 3- and 2-star properties Level: 2/3 (Easy/Moderate) From 715 euros per person based on double occupancy |
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Alsace, Vosges And Across The Border - 7 nights/ 8 days |
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| Day 1: Arrive in Haguenau You will spend your first day in Haguenau, which dates from the beginning of the 12th Century. Despite its troubled history from the Thirty years War, the French Conquest and World War II, the city still possesses three gates from its previously destroyed city walls. You can also visit the two large Gothic churches which are both equally impressive. You can also take the time to stroll the ancient streets adorned by attractive fountains. |
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| Day 2: Haguenau – Ingwiller (approx. 52 km or 32 miles) The forest north of Haguenau is the largest undivided forest in France, and once sheltered the hermit Saint Argobast, the first bishop of Strasbourg. You can explore the periphery of the forest with the 11th and 12th century churches and abbeys. Ingwiller is a small town, which used to be part of Germany until 1919. It dates back to medieval times. You can see the Synagogue which dates back from 1822 that was built over the basement of a Chateau. It is currently no longer in use, however. |
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| Day 3: Ingwiller – Saverne (approx. 39 km or 24 miles) Today you will travel though some beautiful rural sites, with small villages and farms. You will see the picturesque village of Marmoutier, with its 6th century abbey on the main street, which was inhabited by Irish monks. Saverne is a picturesque little town, nestled on the banks of the Rhine-Marne canal. Its emblem is a unicorn, as legend says that a unicorn horn was found in the ruins of a castle. It has many beautiful churches, an 18th century chateau and the beautifully decorated black and white timbered house, Maison Katz. |
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| Day 4: Saverne – Niederbronn Les Bains (approx. 50 km or 31 miles) You first destination is Neuwiller–lès-Saverne. In this charming village, you’ll visit one of the religious architectural jewels in Alsace. You can also visit the ruined chateau de Herrenstein in the woods nearby. Several kilometers away is the small village of Bouxwiller, with numerous traditional houses, a rich and vibrant history during many wars and folk stories of ghosts and witches. This small village has a lot to keep you intrigued. There are two museums which are worth a visit. Take the time to stroll around the pretty spa town of Niederbronn. It is the site of a natural spring that has been used since Roman times. If you are feeling lucky, you can also gamble at the town casino. During the Thirty Years War, Niederbronn was totally burnt down, but today is thriving and active with its many festivals. |
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| Day 5: Niederbronn Les Bains – Lembach (approx. 45 km or 28 miles) In this beautiful part of the Natural Forest Parks of the North Vosges, you will pass by forgotten villages and lush, green, breathe-taking views. In Lembach there is the Froesenbourg castle which was built into the side of the cliffs and uses caves as rooms. You will be able to wander around the underground fortress which was used during the second world war. |
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| Day 6: Lembach – Wissembourg (approx. 31 km or 19 miles) Lembach is several kilometers away from the German border. Your sixth day will take you via the pretty villages of Litschhof and Schonau on the German cycle route which will guide you to the beautiful medieval chocolate-box village of Wissembourg. Here you should visit the 7th century Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church. It was also the place of two battles; both named The Battle of Wissembourg, which are engraved on the Arc du Triomphe in Paris. |
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| Day 7: Wissembourg – Baden Baden (approx. 60 km or 37 miles) The European cycle path which follows the Rhone river, will take you to the former Celtic settlement of Seltz. Once you arrive the other side of the border where you will reach the very pretty spa town of Baden-Baden, where you can take the time to visit the Caracalla spa named after a Roman Emperor. We also recommend that you visit the ruined 2000 year old Roman Baths. |
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| Day 8: Baden Baden – Haguenau (approx. 45 km or 28 miles) After Iffezheim, you will cross the Rhine and arrive in Beinheim in France. The cycle paths will take you further to Betschdorf; a lovely village with traditional black and white timbered buildings, famed for its 18th century pottery. Later you will return to Haguenau through the forest, and arrive by the late afternoon. |
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Pricing: From 715 Euros per person sharing a double.
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Note: Additional nights Haguenau can be arranged at the rate of 45 euros per person based on double occupancy, or 80 euros in a single room. Both rates include breakfast. |
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| For further information or reservations: Please book online at your earliest convenience as this trip is subject to hotel availability. |
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