Paths through Rolling Hills to Picturesque Alsatian Villages

Alsace's picture-perfect countryside is dotted with fairy-tale towns, adorable small hamlets, and ancient Free Imperial Cities of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as lush vine-covered hills and valleys. The Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covers the entire region.

Bergheim to Riquewihr is a moderate eight-kilometer hike in this region. Bergheim is known for its charming winding lanes and flower bedecked buildings, which are surrounded by medieval town walls. Walking paths stretch from Bergheim to Riquewihr across a picturesque terrain. When approaching Riquewihr, hikers may note the church steeple, which is listed as one of the Plus Beaux Villages of France. From Riquewihr, a pleasant three-kilometer stroll leads to Mittelwihr, a small hamlet nestled in a patchwork of almond orchards and vine-covered fields at the foot of forested rolling hills. Around the village, there are several hiking trails. A magnificent hike from Mittelwihr to Kaysersberg, which is accessible by a six-kilometer country road into the Weiss Valley, completes the tour.