The Sundgau ponds – Eglingen Lock loop from Illfurth

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The Sundgau ponds – Eglingen Lock loop from Illfurth

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The Sundgau ponds – Eglingen Lock loop from Illfurth

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54.8km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.64 km

Cycle path along the Ill in Altkirch

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This beautiful cycle path starts from Altkirch and runs along the Ill for a few moments. It's very soothing to pedal with the rustle of the river as a soundtrack!

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11.8 km

Altkirch-Hirsingue cycle path – a former railway line

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The line from Altkirch to Ferrette is a former railway line. It was put into service in 1892 and was closed in 1968, then rehabilitated as a greenway in the 1990s.

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35.6 km

The Sundgau ponds

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This region has hundreds of small fishponds, once created by monks in the Middle Ages. Today they form a patchwork of water, reeds and forest – a paradise for birds, …

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36.8 km

Maison de la Nature du Sundgau

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The Maison de la Nature du Sundgau is an educational center open to all. It aims to raise awareness about the environment and nature, in particular through workshops, events, outings …

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38.4 km

View of the Dannemarie Viaduct

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Hidden in the greenery just outside Dannemarie lies an imposing railway viaduct, a silent witness to the old railway line to Pfetterhouse. Built in 1910 by the German Reichseisenbahnen, the …

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40.7 km

EuroVelo 6 in Dannemarie

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The restaurant Aux 100 Pâtés in Dannemarie is a pasta bar located along the Eurovelo 6 cycle path, near the Dannemarie marina in the Sundgau region. "We offer four types …

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47.0 km

Eglingen Lock

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This beautiful lock is located in the municipality of Eglingen and offers very beautiful views of the Rhine-Rhône canal.

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47.0 km

EuroVelo 6 from Illfurth to Eglingen

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Nice bike path, EV 6, on the Rhine-Rhone Canal.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhein-Rh%C3%B4ne-Kanal#Technische_Infektur and de.eurovelo.com/ev6/france

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54.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

10.1 km

5.84 km

5.02 km

834 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.4 km

7.30 km

914 m

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Comments

May 1, 2024,Wo ist eigentlich der Sundgau?

The Sundgau is in the very south of Alsace on the Swiss border. We wanted to explore it and so we went there by bike today. A varied route with lots of cycle paths and quiet roads. We also really liked the small town of Altkirch. If you want to get away from the tourist routes, this is the place …

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