Bennweier is a region located in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, within the Haut-Rhin department. Nestled on the famed Alsace Wine Route, it is characterized by picturesque vineyard landscapes, rolling hills, and a dramatic backdrop provided by the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. This unique geographical position offers a blend of flat plains, gentle slopes, and more challenging mountainous areas, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more. The area…
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239
riders
61.9km
02:58
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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54.2km
02:14
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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107
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40.3km
01:58
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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21.0km
01:11
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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43.4km
03:32
790m
790m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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23.0km
01:51
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.5km
04:14
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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28.6km
02:00
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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179
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63.5km
04:15
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.0km
02:40
150m
150m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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211
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53.8km
03:37
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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29.2km
01:39
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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130
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10.1km
02:42
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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131
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11.2km
03:09
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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74
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11.7km
03:18
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
hikers
5.72km
01:37
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
64.2km
04:49
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
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52.5km
03:56
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70.7km
04:35
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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11
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28.9km
01:47
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
11.2km
01:10
70m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.69km
00:54
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.3km
01:48
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bennweier offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 53 routes for exploration. These routes have been explored by more than 124,000 visitors.
Bennweier is situated on the Alsace Wine Route, offering touring and road cycling through vineyards and traditional villages. The region provides routes for various cycling disciplines, including 9 touring cycling routes and 7 road cycling routes. More details can be found in the Cycling around Bennweier guide.
Yes, Bennweier and its proximity to the Vosges Mountains offer potential for mountain biking. There are 5 mountain biking routes available in the area. Information on these trails is provided in the MTB Trails around Bennweier guide.
Bennweier provides hiking trails through local vineyards and forests. The wider Vosges Massif, nearby, features extensive waymarked footpaths like the GR® 5 and GR® 53. There are 11 hiking routes available in the region. Further details are in the Hiking around Bennweier guide.
The Alsace Vineyard Cycle Route is a major cycling path running alongside the Alsace Wine Route. This route is approximately 81.7 miles (131.5 km) long and offers an enchanting setting with castles, traditional villages, and vineyards. It features good cycle paths, including former railway lines and tranquil trails, suitable for various skill levels.
The terrain in Bennweier ranges from flat plains to gentle slopes, with the backdrop of the Vosges Mountains. The Alsace Vineyard Cycle Route is generally considered relatively easy. More challenging mountainous areas are accessible in the broader region.
The Alsace Vineyard Cycle Route is designed for a leisurely pace, making it suitable for families. Its generally easy terrain and good cycle paths allow riders of various skill levels to enjoy the local culture and scenery. Specific routes can be filtered by difficulty on komoot.
Bennweier is characterized by picturesque vineyard landscapes, rolling hills, and the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The area also features traditional Alsatian villages with half-timbered houses and historical landmarks. It is part of the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges.
Outdoor activities in Bennweier are popular on komoot, with more than 124,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The 53 available routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars, based on over 18,500 ratings.
Tourism information for the region encompassing Bennweier is managed by the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr Tourist Office. Their official website is ribeauville-riquewihr.com. They can also be reached by phone at +33 (0)3 89 73 23 23.
Yes, Bennweier offers opportunities for gravel biking, with 2 dedicated gravel biking routes available. The region's varied landscapes, from fields and forests to vineyards, cater to those seeking to explore off the beaten track. A guide for Gravel biking around Bennweier is available.
Komoot offers several guides for Bennweier, including Cycling around Bennweier, MTB Trails around Bennweier, and Hiking around Bennweier. Guides for Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking are also available to help plan activities.

