The best road cycling routes around Muntzenheim

From the bridge over the Ill River in Illhaeusern, you have an idyllic view of the gently flowing Ill and are well worth a short stop. The village of Illhaeusern has just over 700 inhabitants and lies in the Upper Rhine Plain in the Grand Ried region, between Colmar to the south and Sélestat (Schlettstadt) to the north, at the confluence of the Fecht and Ill rivers. The Ill is 217 km long, its source is in the Jura Mountains, and it flows into the North Sea.

The D3-I departmental road between Riedwihr and the junction with the D300, also a quiet secondary route, carries almost no motorized traffic and is almost like a paved field track. You're immersed in a more pristine cultural landscape and are almost entirely alone for the approximately 3 km long stretch. Not quite halfway along, at a field path intersection, there's a bench surrounded by shady birch trees, a spot that practically invites you to take a break. There's also a religious information panel with the heading "4. Le Calvaire" ("The Way of the Cross"), which explains the wayside crosses in this landscape.

In Eguisheim, there are information boards in many places where you can read about the history of the buildings.

Another castle on our wine and mountain bike tours

Beautiful old town tucked away. The decorative spire twinkling in the sunlight made us detour to take a look. So glad we did! Stunning town with numerous patisseries & cafes and plenty of places to sit in the sunshine & watch the world go by. Highly recommended 👌

Housed in the former Château de Thurnburg, the Hôtel de Ville de Wintzenheim is a historic building dating back to the 16th century and has served as the town hall since 1853. Originally owned by the Knights Hospitaller of Colmar, the building reflects the rich history of the region, with stained glass windows in the council chamber showing the coats of arms of successive owners.

In this famous wine region (grand cru Hengst) there are remains of fortifications (1275), some old houses (Rue des Laboureurs), the beautiful Fontaine de la Vierge (18th century) and the old castle of the Knights of St John of Thurnberg, now the town hall. On the hill a ruin of a Gallo-Roman villa (1st-4th century).

Niedermorschwihr is a charming and colourful wine village in Alsace, nestled on the slopes of the Vosges Mountains among the vineyards, just a few kilometres from Colmar. The village is known for its traditional half-timbered houses, narrow streets and especially the unique twisted tower of the Saint-Gall-et-Saint-Wendelin church – a rare architectural phenomenon in the region. Niedermorschwihr is also home to the famous “jam queen” Christine Ferber, whose preserves are loved worldwide. Thanks to its location on the Route des Vins, it is an atmospheric and authentic stop on a cycle route through Alsace.