Old Route of Colmar, Turckheim, Alsace, France
A delightful way to explore Alsace is by traveling through the foothills of the Vosges Mountains and along the Rhine plain. This beautiful natural area, part of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges, is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. To discover the area by car, a driving route leads through the countryside and runs parallel to the meandering Rhine River from Molsheim, past the historic cities of Obernai and Colmar, to Guebwiller.
The route also includes trails for cycling, hiking, and walking tours. This picturesque itinerary leads to a discovery of the prettiest villages (some listed as France’s “most beautiful”), exquisitely preserved medieval towns, and quaint storybook hamlets with little homes clustered around the church steeple. In the characteristic Alsatian style, pastel-painted half-timbered houses are adorned with cheerful flowering balconies.
Cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways allow for pleasant strolls. To partake in an authentic local experience, tourists may attend some of the region’s traditional events, such as the Blueberry Festival in Dambach-la-Ville, the famous “Pfiffertag” (Fiddlers’ Fair) in Ribeauvillé, or the enticing “Route du Fromage” (Cheese Trail) that begins in Münster
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