Urbeis is a commune located in the Bas-Rhin department of Alsace, France, nestled within the Vosges Mountains. This medium-mountainous region is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including dense, unspoilt forests, deep valleys, and varied terrain featuring woods, ferns, meadows, and conical sandstone peaks. The natural environment of Urbeis provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Urbeis offers a wide array of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. The…
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13.6km
04:36
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9.38km
02:57
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250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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6.57km
02:24
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240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.2km
03:12
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290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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11.1km
01:40
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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18.1km
02:35
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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25.8km
03:27
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900m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

68
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9.99km
01:22
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23.7km
01:58
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.7km
03:43
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850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.3km
02:03
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

60
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40.4km
03:53
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1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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44.0km
04:14
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1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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22.1km
02:13
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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37.8km
03:57
1,180m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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56
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20.6km
02:04
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
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114
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77.1km
04:31
1,840m
1,840m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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80
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39.7km
02:06
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44.2km
02:19
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

68
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35.2km
02:07
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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41
hikers
6.64km
02:33
270m
270m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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19.5km
07:51
980m
970m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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14.9km
05:20
550m
550m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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22
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21.3km
07:34
810m
810m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3.8
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38
riders
32.1km
02:03
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
01:19
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.1km
02:18
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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13
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28.8km
01:46
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Urbeis offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 360 routes across these sports. These activities take place amidst the diverse landscapes of the Vosges Mountains.
Urbeis is a popular destination for hiking, with over 200 routes available. Trails range from easy forest paths to more challenging mountain routes. For detailed information and route suggestions, refer to the Hiking around Urbeis guide.
Yes, Urbeis is well-suited for mountain biking, offering numerous trails. Options include wide, rolling forest paths and narrow, rocky singletracks. Explore specific routes and technical challenges in the MTB Trails around Urbeis guide.
Urbeis provides diverse cycling routes for both touring and road cycling. The region's network of paths allows for exploration of natural and historical heritage. Guides such as Cycling around Urbeis and Road Cycling Routes around Urbeis offer specific route details.
Urbeis is characterized by the Vosges Mountains, deep valleys, dense forests, and conical sandstone peaks. Notable features include the Climont Massif, which offers panoramic views from the Jules Tower, and lakes such as Lac Blanc and Lac du Forlet. The region also features unspoilt forests and clear streams.
The Urbeis region offers a variety of routes, including paths with mostly gentle slopes suitable for easier walks. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the diverse trail network includes options for various skill levels. Many forest paths are accessible for less strenuous activities.
The Climont Massif is a prominent feature in Urbeis, with its summit reaching 3,169 feet (966 meters). The urbanized part of Climont, at 2,165 feet (660 meters), serves as a starting point for numerous hikes. From the platform of the Jules Tower on Climont, panoramic views of the Villé Valley, Bruche Valley, Vosges, and the plain of Alsace are available.
Urbeis is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with over 46,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars from more than 7,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for various sports in Urbeis. These include Hiking around Urbeis, MTB Trails around Urbeis, Cycling around Urbeis, and Running Trails around Urbeis, among others.
The official website for the commune of Urbeis is urbeis.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) of Urbeis can be reached at +33 3 88 57 01 25.
Yes, the extensive network of hiking and cycling paths in Urbeis naturally lends itself to jogging. There are over 50 dedicated jogging routes available in the region. For more information, consult the Running Trails around Urbeis guide.
Trails in Urbeis feature varied terrain, including dense forests, deep valleys, and conical sandstone peaks. The landscape mixes woods, ferns, meadows, and rocks. Mountain biking trails can range from wide, rolling forest paths to narrow, rocky footpaths.

