"Vineyard and Mountain" cycling loop

Step 1 - Direction Rosenwiller

From the Tourist Office, take Braun street opposite to the Lion Gate. Pass the roundabout, then take Molsheim street, then follow the direction to Rosenwiller (D435) to the village entrance.

Step 2 - The Jewish Cemetery of Rosenwiller

At the village exit take the roundabout to the left, then follow the Grendelbruch road to the Jewish Cemetery. Dating from before 1366, it is one of the largest Jewish necropolises in Alsace, and probably also the oldest. It covers 4 hectares and holds more than 6,000 graves. It is still active today.

Step 3 - Direction la Fischhutte

Pass the site, leave the village and continue through the forest for 1.5 km. At the give way sign, go straight on the road (D604) for 2.5 km to a large Eichwald crossroads. At the junction, turn right towards Grendelbruch (D204) to la Fischhutte.

Step 4 - Passing through Grendelbruch

Arrived at the Hotel Restaurant La Fischhutte, stay left on the D204. After passing a red building, at the crossroads continue right towards Grendelbruch, steep climb at 8% to the village entrance. Continue to the fountain next to the church.

Step 5 - From Grendelbruch to La Rothlach

In the village center, near the fountain, turn left to join the Magel valley. At the crossroads, turn right onto the D66 towards La Rothlach. In a picturesque forest along the Magel, follow the road for 9 km to the forest house of the same name. Then continue on 3 km steeper to La Rothlach (940 m altitude).

Step 6 - From La Rothlach to Mont Sainte-Odile

At the La Rothlach crossroads, turn left onto the D130 towards Mont Sainte-Odile. Descend to the Welschbruch roundabout to turn left onto the D426. Continue on the D426 to the Sanctuary (764 m altitude).

Step 7 - From Mont Sainte-Odile to Saint Nabor

From the Sanctuary, turn right towards the spring and the village of Saint-Nabor via the D33. Pass the Sainte-Odile spring, then the Saint-Jacques holiday center. Continue the descent (D109) to Saint-Nabor. In the village, follow the Ottrott road (D103), then Carrières street to the start of the Greenway.

Step 8 - Return to Rosheim via the Greenway "Portes Bonheur, the quarry path"

At the Greenway departure from Saint-Nabor, take the direction of Rosheim for 11 km staying on this safe cycling route. At the stop of the intersection with Avenue Clémenceau, take the roundabout to the right and pass under the Lion Gate then take Braun street to the Tourist Office.

Before leaving:  

- Ensure the perfect mechanical condition of the bike, including tires and brakes

- Make sure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape

- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended

- Bring a repair kit

- Remember that traffic laws apply to cyclists in all circumstances

- Never ride more than two abreast and keep to a single file when traffic conditions require it

- Respect other road users as you would like to be respected

- Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities

- Inform those close to you of your itinerary

- Check the weather conditions

- A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful

- Find out and keep emergency contact numbers

- Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the side of the road

- If you need to return at nightfall, make sure you can see and also be seen                                                     

Wearing a helmet is not mandatory in France, but strongly recommended for your safety.

The proposed routes have been designed to be as safe as possible. Cyclists must respect traffic signs and the highway code.

For a departure from Rosheim: take the Rosheim exit (D35) from the D500,

The route is accessible by train:

- Rosheim station (100 m)

Rosheim: Free parking at the old station, avenue Clémenceau.