Alsace Walking Holidays
STARTING POINT
Thannenkirch
FINISH POINT
Eguisheim
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1155€/person
- Traverse the most picturesque section of the Alsace Wine Route, a journey through time and taste
- Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Thannenkirch, Ribeauville, Kaysersberg, Turckheim, and Eguisheim
- Marvel at the panoramic views from the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg and the fortresses above Eguisheim
- Experience the tranquillity of Lac Noir, a serene oasis nestled in the heart of the Vosges Mountains
- Savour the region's renowned wines, each sip a testament to Alsace's rich viticultural heritage
- Enjoy the freedom of village-to-village hiking, with the assurance of our comprehensive logistical support
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Picture a journey that takes you through rolling vineyards, past mediaeval castles standing sentinel on verdant hills, and into the heart of charming villages that seem to have sprung from the pages of a fairytale. Can you imagine it?
You just caught the essence of our Alsace Walking Holidays, a voyage of discovery that meanders along the most enchanting section of the Alsace Wine Route, offering a symphony of sensory delights and a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences.
In the heart of eastern France, where the Rhine River carves its path, lies Alsace, a region that is as rich in history as it is in natural beauty. Here, the Alsace Wine Route unfurls like a ribbon, winding through a patchwork of vineyards that stretch towards the horizon, their neat rows of vines a testament to the region's viticultural heritage.
From the tranquil haven of Thannenkirch, with its panoramic vistas of the Rhine Valley, to the bustling town of Ribeauville, where ancient architecture whispers tales of a bygone era, every step on this journey is a step into a world of wonder.
The serene Lac Noir, cradled in the bosom of the Vosges Mountains, offers a refreshing interlude amidst the vineyard landscapes, while the picturesque towns of Kaysersberg, Turckheim, and Eguisheim, each with its unique charm and rich wine culture, add layers of intrigue to this captivating journey.
We book all the hotels so you can have a comfortable place to rest after a day of exploration. We provide a detailed written handout with a day-by-day itinerary, GPS navigation with a user-friendly app, and local recommendations to help you make the most of your journey.
And because we know that the joy of inn-to-inn hiking lies in the journey and not in the logistics, we take care of luggage transfer, leaving you free to enjoy the walk and the wine.
Let the Alsace Wine Route unfold its secrets, one step, one village, and one bottle of wine at a time. After all, life, like a good wine, is meant to be savoured, not rushed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.