Alsace- another region in France with a dynamic system of connected rural bicycle routes that supports a growing multi-billion € bicycle tourism economy.
Alsace is in eastern France bordering Germany along the Rhine River and offers 1,553 miles (2,500 km) of dedicated paved and fine crushed gravel trails, greenways and rural road routes. We rode through picturesque vineyard and agricultural fields but what stood out most was stopping at some of the sublime fairytale like villages. The architecture in these villages date back to the 10th century and is characterized by colorful half-timbered structures with attention to craftsmanship that reflect rich French and German influence.
As also mentioned in my previous French bicycle tourism video in Normandy, the strategically well-placed French green and white bicycle wayfinding guided our navigational journey through Alsace and is found at the beginning of the video in stillshots and throughout the ride. This included part of the #Eurovelo route # 5.
The sequence of this ride video:
~starts in the city of Colmar on a protected (by hedgerow) bike lane
~through pristine ag fields on fine crushed gravel paths
~slow ride and walk through the fairytale like village of Eguisheim
~through Alsace style suburbia on protected facilities and paths
~downhill through golden vineyards along a rural, dedicated bicycle roadway
~ending in the village of Kientzheim
Alsace’s bicycle tourism significantly boosts the regional economy and contributes to job creation and local business growth. Reports show bicycle tourists spend an estimated €78 ($92) per day, which is one of the highest daily expenditure rates for cyclists in France. As a whole, France bicycle tourism economic impact is estimated at $7.90 billion in 2024 and expected to reach $21.36 billion by 2033, and the industry supports roughly 80,000 jobs.
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