The Wine Route by E-Bike, from Colmar to Eguisheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr

The prettiest villages on the Wine Route are a few kilometres from one another, among vines, and on an e-bike they link up effortlessly and without anyone having to drive after tasting. It is the best way to do Alsace without a car: you arrive in Colmar by train, pick up the bike next to the centre and head out into the vineyard.

Two routes that work

Colmar – Eguisheim – Colmar. Eguisheim is south of Colmar, a short bike ride away. It is the half-day route: you set out in the morning, walk the rings of streets in the village, taste at a caveau, have lunch and come back. If you prefer, pick up the bike directly at the Eguisheim agency.

Colmar – Turckheim – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Colmar. The full day, of about 40 km, heading north-west: Turckheim, Kaysersberg with its fortified bridge and its castle, lunch, and in the afternoon Riquewihr among the vines before returning to Colmar. On an e-bike the vineyard hills do not count. Alsa Cyclo Tours also has an agency in Kaysersberg.

The agency gives you routes of 15 to 70 km loaded in the Loopi app, which works without coverage. Ask for the one that follows farm tracks between vines and avoids the road.

Bike hire

Alsa Cyclo Tours has agencies in Colmar (5 rue du Chasseur), Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, with the same price at all: e-bike at €30 for half a day and €45 for the day, standard at €18 and €25. There are electric and standard bikes for children, baby seats and trailers. From April to October they open from 9:15 to 12:45 and from 14:15 to 17:45; Eguisheim closes on Mondays and Kaysersberg on Wednesdays. In winter, by reservation only.

Practical details

Book the e-bike in season, especially at weekends. Bring water and a waterproof. If you taste, share or spit: alcohol limits apply on a bike too. In December, with the Christmas markets, there are guided outings to Eguisheim and Turckheim.