Motorradtour durch das Elsass und die Vogesen

Motorradtour durch das Elsass und die Vogesen

Hello people and many greetings here from wintry northern Germany! I’m currently doing a short winter hike with a mulled wine break because I usually spend a lot of time in front of the computer editing the video you’re currently watching. Last fall I was on the road again for two weeks.

I went through Alsace and the Vosges south towards Dijon and Lyon and in Lyon I had a week of French lessons before going back home. Yes, you’re welcome to come with me. In this video we go through Alsace!

Driving through the forest in the morning has its charm, but as a reminder of how quickly such a tour can end in the first few kilometers, a deer appears on the side of the road on the right. On the boring kilometers of motorway to the French border I at least had

This beautiful sunrise in the morning to get me in the mood for the tour. Alsace is a region in the very east of France. It borders Switzerland in the south and Germany in the east. The Rhine forms the border here. Today’s Alsace has a

North-south extension of around 190 kilometers and measures around 50 kilometers from west to east. The Vosges, a French low mountain range, are largely located in Alsace and have a strong influence on the region’s landscape. This tour is around 700 kilometers long. I stayed overnight in Strasbourg and Colmar. After

Alsace I went further south via Villersexel. At Weißenburg I first crossed the German-French border. After many kilometers of motorway, I was finally able to immerse myself in Alsace. I then drove through the northern Vosges to Strasbourg. In Strasbourg I of course looked at the old town including the impressive Strasbourg Cathedral.

I also took the opportunity to visit the European Parliament. Well, let’s do it then! After seven hours I crossed the German-French border. I am now in Wissembourg, one of the 100 most beautiful places in France. The small town with its seven and a half thousand inhabitants seems very relaxed. The town

Is the northernmost starting point of the Romanesque Road, which leads through places with Romanesque monuments in Alsace. With small but fine pearls like the alley “Le Schlupf” you can’t ignore this city. I enjoy a longer coffee break and a walk here .

Behind Weißenburg I immerse myself in the forests of the northern Vosges. Clear sunshine accompanies me as the Tigers and I shake off the monotony of the highway journey on the first bends after hundreds of kilometers. Even though the northern Vosges are counted among the Vosges in France, from

A geological point of view they are more likely to be part of the Palatinate Forest and the cross-border Palatinate Forest-Vosges du Nord biosphere reserve. For me it doesn’t matter on this day, because I’m just happy about the empty streets, the half-timbered houses in the towns and

The bright geraniums in the bulging flower boxes in the towns. After a quiet evening program, I’m excited to see what Strasbourg has in store for me. Bonjour from Strasbourg from Place Kléber! Today there is a short city tour. The city’s overarching attraction is the Strasbourg Cathedral. In

French it is called “Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg”. It is one of the most important cathedrals in European architectural history and also one of the largest sandstone buildings in the world. Monuments of attention to detail such as the rose window above the main portal with its

Diameter of over 13 meters, the angel column and the astronomical clock right next to it impress millions of visitors every year. Completed in 1439, the predominantly Gothic-style cathedral, with its 142-meter-high north tower, was the tallest building in the world from at least 1647 to 1874 and is also the

Tallest structure built by humanity in the Middle Ages. From the viewing terrace you also have a great view of the Palais Rohan. This Baroque masterpiece now houses several museums. Anyone who already knows my other videos might have guessed it: unfortunately it was closed on the day I was there.

But the old town of Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also has enough to offer. One of the most popular hot spots here is certainly the Petit France district. The district, which is crisscrossed with canals, still has many well-preserved old half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Tarte flambée with Münster cheese and a glass of white wine: you can’t get much more Alsace than that. The city crosses the “Ponts Couverts” bridge again. I was also at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg but unfortunately I couldn’t bring you any pictures here. I then ended the evening comfortably in the old town.

The second day of driving takes me from Strasbourg to Colmar. First we head south along the wine route, the Route des Vins. In the Vosges I then make a stop at the Hochkönigsburg. It then takes me to slightly higher altitudes and to the beginning of the Vosges ridge road, the Route des Crêtes,

To the Col de la Schlucht. On your recommendation, we’ll take a detour to Lac Blanc. Then we head over the last curves of the day to Colmar. The city is also a real feast for the eyes, which I would like to explore on foot.

A short stretch of highway before you end up in the rural idyll of Alsace. Vineyards and picturesque villages with lots of half-timbered buildings lie along the way. Alsace is also an enchanting wine region and famous for its hilly landscapes and first-class wines. Thanks to a unique microclimate characterized

By warm days and cool nights, grapes known for their characteristic taste thrive here. The Alsatian white wines are particularly well known, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. The Riesling, known for its crisp acidity and deep minerality. These are just a few examples of the diverse types of wine this region has to offer.

The roads of Alsace wind through traditional villages and past historic vineyards, offering a deep insight into the centuries-old winemaking tradition. These scenic routes are a paradise not only for wine lovers, but also for us motorcyclists who want to experience the beauty of this landscape on two wheels.

I’m traveling at the end of September and luckily the sun is still shining brightly, but it’s already lower and is therefore occasionally blinding. In autumn, many chestnuts have dropped their fruit on the street and you should keep an eye out for them.

I’m now looking at the Hochkönigsburg. With half a million visitors per year, it is one of the visitor magnets in Alsace and in France in general. The Hochkönigsburg sits majestically on a high mountain ridge and offers a breathtaking

View over the Rhine Valley, the Alsatian plain and, in clear weather, even as far as the Black Forest. This strategic location has helped the castle play a significant role in regional history for centuries. Originally built in the 12th century,

It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over time. The castle acquired its current form at the beginning of the 20th century under the aegis of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who, as he saw it, had it rebuilt as a symbol of German power and the resurgence in Alsace.

The castle’s architecture reflects a mix of medieval structures and modern elements of the time, making it a unique monument. The Hochkönigsburg is not only a testimony to the eventful German-French history, but also offers insights into the life of several eras.

If Alsace didn’t already exist, it would have to be invented. Nestled in the heart of Europe, it is known for a turbulent past. Over the centuries, Alsace alternated between German and French rule several times, resulting in a unique fusion of cultures. For us Germans, Alsace is not only a geographical

Neighbor, but also a cultural bridge that also reflects our common, and unfortunately often bloody, history. Alsatian culture is a kaleidoscope of German and French influences. Here you will find charming half-timbered houses alongside modern French architecture. The Alsatian cuisine with pretzels, sauerkraut, Gugelhupf, tarte flambée, wine and much more comes to mind

Often strangely familiar and yet somehow different. I am now at an altitude of 1,139 meters. I’m on the Col de la Schlucht pass and taking a short break here. On my way downhill to Colmar I take a nice detour. For one last stop today before heading to my accommodation in Colmar, I’m

At Lac Blanc. For the last kilometers of this day, the road builders once again draped the finest asphalt strip into the landscape. The third largest city in Alsace looks like something out of a picture book. Architecture from over six centuries can be admired here and whether in the old town or the Petit

Venise district, you never know where to look first. As beautiful as it is there, you also share the city with countless other visitors. In the evening I fortify myself with the Alsatian sauerkraut classic “Choucroute garnie”, which means something like garnished sauerkraut. The next day we drive about 230 kilometers from Colmar to Villersexel,

Which is no longer in Alsace. First I drive up to the Col de la Schlucht again. From here I am back on the Route des Crêtes, which I will follow for most of the day. Today I will see many beautiful streets in front of my lens, but apart from

The Col du Grand Ballon, the stops and sights are limited. Today we continue from Colmar to Villersexel via the Route des Crêtes. Let’s see what awaits me today. The first kilometers of the day take me again along the D417 but this time uphill

To the Col de la Schlucht and from there I am back on the Route des Crêtes. After a few kilometers I briefly leave the Route des Crêtes to look at smaller and more winding roads. Route des Américains and Rue des Bramont are the appropriate keywords here.

But please take a look at my homepage, where you can, as always, find the GPX data for free download. The weather is kind to me and not only spoils me with warm autumn sun, but also with views that stretch for miles. The Route des Crêtes, or Vosges Ridge Road in German,

Winds along the peaks of the Vosges. The highest peak here is the Grand Ballon at 1424 meters. The associated pass road runs almost a hundred meters lower, i.e. at 1325 meters . Coffee break at the Grand Ballon.

By the way, Grand Ballon has nothing to do with a balloon. In German the mountain is called “Großer Belchen”. In the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland there are a total of five peaks that have Belchen in their name. A theory behind it: The name was

Derived from the Celtic sun god Belenus and the mountains functioned as a gigantic solar calendar in pre-Christian times. For example, from the Ballon d Alsace you can see the sun rise exactly over the Grand Ballon on May 1st. Originally created as a military supply route during the First World War,

The Route des Crêtes has become one of the most popular roads for motorcyclists and nature lovers . It stretches for around 77 kilometers and runs from the Col du Bonhomme in the north to Cernay in the south. When the weather is good, you have a

View that stretches for miles in many places. But again and again on the curved roads you immerse yourself in the lush green of the omnipresent forests and meadows that characterize this region. Alsace and the Vosges offer much more than I can adequately appreciate in these few days in transit.

A reunion is already inevitable. In any case, there was enough time to get me excited about this region. I enjoy the last curves of the Vosges almost a little wistfully . The next few kilometers to my stopover in Villersexel are not particularly spectacular.

My tour through Alsace and the Vosges has now come to an end. In the next video I’ll take you to Dijon and Lyon if you like. Thanks for watching and see you soon! Take care!

Kurven, Kultur und Kulinarisches: Wie gut, dass so viele Motorradreiseregionen dies so wunderbar vereinen. So kann auch meine Herbsttour ins Elsass und durch die Vogesen hier drei von drei Haken auf der imaginären Checkliste machen. Auf rund 700 Kilometern erkunde ich zum ersten Mal diese Region von Nord nach Süd und bin direkt vernarrt in diesen kulturell einzigartigen Landstrich: Bezaubernde Altstädte in den Tälern und kilometerweiten Aussichten von den Gipfeln entlang der Route des Crêtes. Doppelt so lange möchte ich bleiben, aber ich bin nur auf der Durchreise. Komm gerne mit auf meiner Herbsttour.

00:25 Einleitung
01:20 Route 1. Tag
02:54 Weißenburg
03:33 Nördliche Vogesen
05:05 Straßburg
05:30 Straßburger Münster
06:39 La Petite France
07:42 Route 3. Tag
09:29 Route des vins d’Alsace
13:20 Hohkönigsburg
16:53 Col de la Schlucht
17:35 Lac Blanc
19:15 Colmar
19:30 Colmar: Petite Venise
20:04 Route 4. Tag
23:10 Route des Crêtes
24:44 Le Grand Ballon
29:35 Abschied vom Elsass

Weitere Informationen und die Tourdaten zum Nachfahren findest Du hier: https://ride4awhile.com/motorradtour-elsass-und-vogesen/

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Vielen Dank an Julien Goettelmann: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/video/holz-licht-stadt-strasse-17284034/ für die Luftaufnahme der Hohkönigsburg.