ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION and ADDITIONAL INFOAlsace 2012
CASTLES and MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF ALSACE
On this walk, “the Balcony of medieval Alsace”, you walk constantly at an altitude of between 400 and 765 m. From the medieval village of Turckheim to the Obernaiarea, you visit the beautiful villages of Niedermorschwhir, Ammerschwir, Kaysersberg, Thannenkirch, Riquewhir, Ribeauvillé, Andlau, and Ottrot. At the summit of Mont Sainte Odile at 764m is perched an ancient monastery whilst you will see a succession of imposing castles at Hagueneck, Hohlandsburg, Haut Koenigsbourg, Haut Ribeaupierre, Ramstein and Ortembourg. All in all a tremendous route through an all too often overlooked part of France with a unique character.
PRICE
4 days/3 nights** hotel - £315 pp based on 2 people sharing. £55 pp extra night Châtenois (incl. dinner)
Single supplement - £75 Supplement for 1 person walking alone - £40
7 days/6 nights** hotel - £520 pp based on 2 people sharing. £60 pp for 7th night (breakfast only). Single supplement - £115 Supplement for 1 person walking alone - £60
ALSO AVAILABLE IN 3* ACCOMMODATION - PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS
INCLUDED
Accommodation on half board (breakfast and dinner from the dinner of the first day to breakfast on the last day) in 2** hotels and a guest-house; route notes & maps, luggage transportation, local emergency back-up.
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks; lunches; personal expenses; insurance; possible visits (about 23 €); anything not specifically mentioned in the programme.
DEPARTURE DATES
Daily from April 1 to end of November
To book email:
info@worldwalks.com T: (44)
(0)1242 254353
4 Days/3 nights **hotelDay 1: Arrive Turckheim for overnight.
Day 2: Turckheim to Riquewihr (300m) via Kaysersberg (245m), Chaine de la Chapelle (602m).
14 km/8.75 miles - 4 or 5h walk - difference in height of 585m.
Day 3: Riquewihr to Thannenkirch (470m) or Châtenois (190 m) via Ribeauvillé (307m).
11 km/6.9 miles or 16 km/10 miles - 3 or 5h walk - difference in height of 460 or 350m.
Day 4: Thannenkirch or Châtenois back to Châtenois via Château du Haut Kœnigsbourg (755m) and Châtenois (190m).
12.5 km/7.5 miles or 15 km/9.4 miles – 4 or 5h walk - difference in height of 257 or 550m.
End of the walk at the end of the afternoon in Châtenois (or extra night at extra charge in a family hotel 2** in Châtenois).
7 Days/6 nights in 2**
Day 1: Arrive Turckheim for overnight
Day 2: Turckheim (230m) circular via Hagueneck (430m), (Eguisheim option), Hohlandsburg (645m).
18 km/11.25 miles or 24 km/15 miles - 5 or 6h walk - difference in height of 590 or 760m
Day 3: Turckheim to Riquewihr (300m) via Kaysersberg (245m), Chaine de la Chapelle (602m)
14 km/8.75 miles - 4 or 5h walk - difference in height of 585m.
Day 4: Riquewihr to Thannenkirch (or Châtenois if Thannenkirch is full) via Ribeauvillé (307m).
11 km/6.9 miles or 16 km/10 miles - 4 or 5h walk - difference in height of 460 or 350m. (Thannenkirch or Châtenois)
Day 5: Thannenkirch or Châtenois to Châtenois (190m) via Château du Haut Kœnigsbourg (755m).
12.5 km/7.8 miles or 15 km/9.4 miles – 4 or 5h walk - difference in height of 257 or 550m.
Day 6: Châtenois to Andlau via Dambach-la-Ville (218m), and Neue Matten (401 m).
13.9 km/8.7 miles – 6h walk - difference in height of 575m.
Day 7: Andlau to Obernai (185m) via Mont-Sainte-Odile (760m), Ottrott (285m).
20 km/12.5 miles – 6h walk - difference in height of 693m.
End of the walk at the end of the afternoon in Obernai (extra night possible in Obernai or Turckheim).
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Average walking distance 15 Km to 20 Km per day and 4 to 6 hours walk per day.
GROUP SIZE
One or more
Surprisingly good food (a blend of French and German) and excellent wines and beers. Unspoilt villages and comfortable accommodation.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotels ** - comfortable (with private shower and WC).
Half-board (dinner and breakfast)March - to October inclusive.
Lunches and drinks are not included.You can have lunch wherever and whenever you wish (we suggest convenient inns or restaurants). At your request, the hotel will beable to prepare a packed lunch for you (to be paid directly at the hotel: about 9 €).
GETTING THERE
By car: Turckheim (230m - Haut-Rhin)is situated on D11 road, in the heart of Alsace vineyards about 5 km away from Colmar. You may leave your car in a quiet street behind the hotel (ask the hotelier).
By train: check SNCF website for timetable:
Colmar =>Turckheim by train or CONNEX bus or “Allotaxi service” tel : 
0033 3 89 23 10 33 (about 19 €/ car of 4 persons).
By plane: arrival at Strasbourg airport. Bus from the airport to Strasbourg train station (1/2 hour) then train every hour from Strasbourg train station to Colmar A.
Colmar =>Turckheim by train or CONNEX bus or “AlloTaxi Services” tel 03 89 23 10 33 (about 19 €/car of 4 persons).
WHAT TO TAKE:
Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a pullover, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sun glasses, sunblock, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes (for transporting your lunches), first-aid kit, camera and film, torch/flashlight.
WHEN TO GO
1 April until end of November
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
To book, contact
worldwalks at:
email:
info@worldwalks.comT: (44)
(0)1242 254353