La Velobruche : de Molsheim à Col de Saales

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Alsace

La Velobruche : de Molsheim à Col de Saales

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riders

La Velobruche : de Molsheim à Col de Saales

03:29

51.2km

640m

Cycling

The Vélobruche, between Molsheim and the Saales Pass, unfolds a beautiful route that follows the Bruche Valley, alternating between vineyards, forests, and charming villages. Accessible by train via the Molsheim and Saales TER stations, this two-day greenway reveals a rich heritage of history and tradition.

From Molsheim, the Bugatti footprint…

by Agence Régionale du Tourisme Grand Est

Last updated: April 14, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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481 m

Molsheim

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Molsheim is one of the emblematic towns of the Bas-Rhin region. The town boasts a beautiful architectural and historical heritage. Here, you'll find numerous half-timbered houses typical of Alsace. Molsheim …

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1.04 km

Entrance to the Bruche Valley

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The Bruche Valley cycle path offers a mix of wooded sections and passages through the villages along the river. Away from traffic, it allows you to enjoy the charms of the region in a bucolic setting.

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3.74 km

Mutzig

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Mutzig combines military history with Alsatian charm. Its iconic Fort Feste Kaiser Wilhelm II, built by the German Empire between 1893 and 1918, was one of the largest European fortifications …

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26.2 km

Schirmeck

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Schirmeck lies at the crossroads of history. This small town has played a significant role in the history of Alsace and Lorraine. The town is home to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, …

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29.6 km

Rothau Protestant Temple

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Rothau played an important role in the valley's religious history, as evidenced by this 19th-century Protestant church. Admission is free.

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44.2 km

Shaded bicycle path

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This section of the cycle path, which follows the Vélo Bruche route, unfolds in a very pleasant setting shaded by the trees. Whether in autumn or in the summer heat, the setting remains utterly authentic.

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51.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

11.7 km

7.86 km

983 m

954 m

205 m

139 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

10.9 km

357 m

341 m

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

March 18, 2025

The Vélobruche, between Molsheim and the Saales Pass, unfolds a beautiful route that follows the Bruche Valley, alternating between vineyards, forests, and charming villages. Accessible by train via the Molsheim and Saales TER stations, this two-day greenway reveals a rich heritage of history and tradition

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