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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Ensisheim

Niffer Lock – Rhône–Rhine Canal loop from Ensisheim

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Ensisheim

Niffer Lock – Rhône–Rhine Canal loop from Ensisheim

Moderate

4.8

(16)

67

riders

Niffer Lock – Rhône–Rhine Canal loop from Ensisheim

03:11

56.6km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.0 km

Grünhütte crossroads

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The fighting in the Hardt (or Harth) forest took place between November 28 and December 4, 1944, during the Battle of Alsace, between French and German troops.

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2

15.6 km

This bike path that crosses the forest is magnificent!

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3

20.3 km

Saint Nicholas Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Small village church worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hombourg

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24.7 km

Church of Petit-Landau

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of St. Martin, built in 1753

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27.8 km

Niffer Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The Niffer Lock is an impressive lock on the Rhône-Rhine Canal created by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It allows you to cross the canal and continue on the EuroVelo 6 route between the Atlantic and the Black Sea.

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6

28.2 km

Rhône–Rhine Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very pleasant Ev6 cycle path along the Rhône-Rhine canal. Also ideal for a family outing

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7

36.6 km

Pont de Bouc Resistance Memorial

Highlight • Monument

There's a tank on the other bank.
A memorial plaque and a howitzer are also present.

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8

48.0 km

Along the Quatelbach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle path along the Quatelbach, between Battenheim and Baldersheim.

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56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

11.8 km

9.76 km

2.74 km

225 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

4.51 km

204 m

196 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

34°C

20°C

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