Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) is a region in Alsace, France, characterized by its diverse natural features and ecological importance. This area encompasses a managed biological reserve, spanning over 547 hectares, and is part of the Natura 2000 zone of the Ried de Colmar, highlighting its unique alluvial ecosystems. The terrain is generally flat with gentle elevation changes, offering a network of paths through dense woodlands and along river courses, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling,…
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6.89km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.9km
04:33
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:45
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190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94.6km
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:48
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:04
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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57.2km
03:18
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.6km
02:29
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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53.5km
03:40
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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57.9km
03:36
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.1km
03:09
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.3km
02:14
590m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70.6km
04:36
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.25km
00:51
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.68km
00:29
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) is a managed biological reserve in Alsace, France, spanning 547.70 hectares. It is part of the Natura 2000 zone of the Ried de Colmar, known for its unique alluvial ecosystems and diverse flora and fauna.
The region offers various outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. It features a network of paths through dense woodlands and along river courses.
Yes, Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) has numerous hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. Options range from easy strolls to routes incorporating historical landmarks. More information is available in the Hiking in Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) guide.
Yes, much of the terrain is generally flat with gentle elevation changes, making it suitable for easy hikes. Specific routes are detailed in the Easy hikes in Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) guide.
Yes, the area provides extensive bike paths for road cycling and touring cycling. Routes traverse woodlands and can extend towards nearby vineyards. Consult the Road Cycling Routes and Cycling in Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) guides.
Yes, mountain biking is an available activity in the region. While the Niederwald itself is largely flat, the broader Colmar area offers access to the slopes of the Vosges mountains for more strenuous mountain biking. The MTB Trails in Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) guide provides more information.
Yes, the forest offers a wide array of trails suitable for all skill levels, including family-friendly options. The generally flat terrain makes it accessible for families. Refer to the Family-friendly hikes in Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) guide for specific routes.
The forest features diverse forest paths and riverine landscapes, often following the Ill River. As a managed biological reserve, it contains unique alluvial ecosystems rich in biodiversity and varied flora and fauna.
Routes within Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) are highly rated by the komoot community, with an average score of 4.49 stars from more than 57,000 reviews. Over 295,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking, Road Cycling Routes, Traffic-free bike rides, Family-friendly hikes, and MTB Trails.
The Forêt Communale De Colmar (Niederwald) is managed by the Office National des Forêts (ONF). Information can be found on the ONF website at onf.fr.
For general inquiries related to the management of communal forests in the Colmar agency's jurisdiction, contact the ONF de Guebwiller. The phone number is +33 3 89 22 96 10.

