Ottmarsheim is a region in France's Grand Est, strategically located along the Rhine River and the Rhône-Rhine Canal. The area features a diverse landscape, combining the flat terrain of the Alsace Plain with the nearby Forêt de la Hardt and the more varied terrain leading towards the Vosges Mountains. This geographical mix provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more, amidst natural beauty and historical waterways.
Ottmarsheim offers…
106
Routes
4.2
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Average rating
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People visited

4.5
(43)
492
riders
51.5km
02:16
110m
110m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
72.9km
02:46
110m
110m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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103
riders
39.8km
01:37
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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60
riders
102km
04:41
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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122
riders
36.6km
02:13
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
riders
41.8km
02:32
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62
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83.7km
04:44
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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60
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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199
riders
65.6km
03:20
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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62.4km
03:29
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34
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3.85km
00:59
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
hikers
3.69km
00:56
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
39.2km
02:07
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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16
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
49.7km
04:05
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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14
riders
46.0km
03:37
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
12.8km
01:19
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
6.72km
00:41
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.38km
01:00
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
16.1km
01:40
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ottmarsheim offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 24 routes with an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 56,000 visitors.
Ottmarsheim is well-suited for road cycling, with routes along the flat terrain of the Alsace Plain and the EuroVelo 15 Rhine Cycle Route. Cyclists can explore dedicated paths along the Rhône-Rhine Canal. Find more details in the Road Cycling Routes around Ottmarsheim guide.
Hikers can find trails through the serene Forêt de la Hardt, a Natura 2000 special protection area. A popular 3.9-mile (6.3-kilometer) circuit explores the village and forest. Explore options in the Hiking around Ottmarsheim guide.
Yes, Ottmarsheim offers mountain biking trails, including loops like the "Rhône–Rhine Canal – Niffer Lock loop" and the "Ottmarsheim Abbey – Bike path on the canal loop." The proximity to the Vosges Mountains also provides varied terrain. Consult the MTB Trails around Ottmarsheim guide for more information.
Ottmarsheim is home to the Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul, an 11th-century Romanesque church known for its octagonal plan. It is considered one of Alsace's earliest Romanesque structures and is a stop on the "Alsatian Romanesque" tourist route.
The flat terrain of the Alsace Plain and dedicated canal paths along the Rhône-Rhine Canal offer easy to moderate cycling experiences suitable for various skill levels. These routes connect Ottmarsheim to other towns like Mulhouse.
Road cycling and Touring cycling are popular in Ottmarsheim due to the flat terrain and canal paths. The EuroVelo 15 Rhine Cycle Route passes through the area, offering scenic rides. The region also supports Gravel biking.
There are 24 routes available in Ottmarsheim across various sports. These routes have been visited by more than 56,000 users and hold an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Ottmarsheim, including Road Cycling Routes around Ottmarsheim, Hiking around Ottmarsheim, and MTB Trails around Ottmarsheim. Guides for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Running are also available.
Ottmarsheim is located at the end of the Rhône-Rhine Canal and hosts the industrial port of Mulhouse-Ottmarsheim, which is the third-largest river port in France. This waterway is also a key feature for cycling routes.
Ottmarsheim offers various options for jogging, particularly through the Forêt de la Hardt and along the canal paths. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Ottmarsheim guide.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Ottmarsheim is https://www.ottmarsheim.fr. The general phone number for Ottmarsheim is +33 3 89 26 06 42.

