North of Strasbourg, EuroVelo 15 crosses forests via the Rhine’s flood-prevention barrier, up to La Wantzenau. Then EV15 joins the Rhine itself at Gambsheim, with its great locks and the largest fish pass in Europe. After Sessenheim, visited by the famed German writer Goethe, once in love with the minister’s daughter, the Rhine’s canalized section ends at Beinheim. Back on the Rhine’s flood-prevention barrier, crossing forests and nature reserves like that at Munchhausen, the way leads to Lauterbourg, a fortified town, and last stop in Alsace.
Cycle route
Cross the town of Strasbourg via the well-laid-out cycle paths. Then enjoy cycling through the splendid Robertsau Forest. After that, the stage alternates between parts on cycle paths and parts on roads shared with motorized traffic as you pass through towns and villages. You travel close to the Rhine between Beinheim and Lauterbourg. There are cycle links to Germany (via bridges or ferries).
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
Tourist information
Tourist offices at Gambsheim, +33 (0)3 88 96 44 08 -Seltz, +33 (0)3 88 05 59 79 - Mothern, +33 ()03 88 94 86 67 - Lauterbourg, +33 (0)3 88 94 66 10
Don’t miss
La Robertsau, the Centre d'Initiation à l'Environnement (on the local habitat) - Gambsheim, the dam, locks and fish pass - Offendorf, Musée de la Batellerie (on Rhine mariners and riverine traditions) - Seltz, the historical and cultural centre -Munchhausen, Maison de la Nature du Delta de la Sauer (on the local environment)- Parc Rhénan Transfrontalier (with museums, guided nature tours, themed walking and cycling trails, information panels, etc.)
Specialist bicycle services
Specialist bike shops at Gambsheim, Drusenheim
