This short stretch of the Alsace wine route is probably one of the most interesting for anyone who loves wine and beautiful landscapes. Undulating and varied, with numerous viewpoints, it’s an ideal cycling route to immerse yourself in our vineyards.
ITTERSWILLER
Itineris Villa was the name of the village in Roman times. They were the first to introduce vines. A very pretty village in true Alsatian style, with several restaurants, including the terrace of the Arnold winstub.
ANDLAU
Andlau is a medieval wine-growing village, formerly fortified, full of charm and character. Its history revolves around Saint Richarde (Carolingian Empress, born in 840), who founded an abbey here, and the family of the Counts of Andlau, which still exists today. Several restaurants and terraces await you, as do the Seigneurie workshops.
MITTELBERGHEIM
The village was originally an imperial property. In 880, Emperor Charles the Fat made a gift of it to his wife Richarde, founder of Andlau Abbey. Mittelbergheim lies on a huge block of limestone. Several quarries provided the stones needed to build the village’s magnificent Renaissance houses.
At an altitude of 320 m (easily accessible with an electric bike), on the southern flank of the 320 m-high Mittelbergheim hill, Zotzenberg has the privilege of being the only lieu-dit that accepts Sylvaner as a Grand Cru. To be tasted for pleasure or curiosity, while taking a break on your cycling itinerary.
Last update : 18 march 2024.
