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Bicycle loop "Mont Sainte-Odile from Barr"

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    Discover by bike an emblematic site of Alsace starting from Barr.

    difficult
    Distance 23 km
    2:00 h
    636 m
    636 m
    760 m
    207 m

    This loop lets you discover over important sections an extremely varied nature: mysterious forests, the majestic Grand Cru vineyard of Kirchberg, and astonishing hidden orchards.

    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    760 m
    Lowest point
    207 m
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    Rest stops

    La Table du 5
    Restaurant Au Potin
    Restaurant Relais du Klevener
    Restaurant Au Raisin d'Or
    Restaurant Château Landsberg
    Restaurant du Mont Sainte-Odile
    Restaurant Enfin
    Restaurant l'Esprit Gourmand
    Restaurant A la Maison Rouge

    Safety information

    Wearing a helmet is not mandatory in France, but strongly recommended for your safety.

    The proposed routes have been designed to be as safe as possible. It is the cyclists' responsibility to respect the road signs and the Highway Code.

    Roadbook

    Departure: Office de tourisme de Barr

    Go up Sultzer street toward Heiligenstein.

    At the Folie Marco museum, turn left onto the Gaensbroennel path.

    Continue straight to the end of the path to reach Kirchweg path.

    Follow the yellow ring to the Muller-Apfel kiosk.

    Follow the paved road that climbs up to the Moenkalb Inn.

    Opposite the Moenkalb, take the forest road on the left to reach the D854.

    Turn right on the D854 and follow it to the Carrefour de la Bloss.

    Turn right onto the D426 and follow it to Mont Sainte Odile.

    Opposite the sanctuary, take the D33 road that goes down to the left.

    At the Saint-Jacques estate, take the D109 toward Barr, Le Hohwald.

    At the Give Way sign, turn left onto the 854 toward Sélestat.

    Before the small parking lot, turn left (hairpin) to take the same path as on the way out.

    Before the Kirchberg leisure area, go down right toward the Bannholz vineyards.

    At Bannholz, continue straight toward the viewpoint and the "Wollblumenberg" picnic area, then follow the red ring, then the red triangle.

    At the catholic church, turn left onto School street extended by New street and Butchers street to return to the Tourist Office.

    Public transport

    The circuit is accessible by train:

    - Barr Station (1 km from the circuit)

    Directions

    From Strasbourg and Colmar: exit 12 of the A35 motorway, direction Barr

    Parking

    Barr: Folie Marco Parking

    Coordinates

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    48.409020, 7.449722
    DMS
    48°24'32.5"N 7°26'59.0"E
    UTM
    32U 385274 5362923
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Before leaving: 

    - Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including tires and brakes

    - Ensure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape

    - Wearing a helmet is highly recommended

    - Bring a repair kit

    - Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists at all times

    - Never ride more than two abreast and keep to a single file when traffic conditions require it

    - Respect other road users as you would like to be respected

    - Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities

    - Inform those around you of your itinerary

    - Check the weather conditions

    - A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful

    - Inform yourself and keep emergency phone numbers handy

    - Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the roadside

    - If you have to return at dusk, make sure you can see and be seen                 

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    23 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    636 m
    Descent
    636 m
    Highest point
    760 m
    Lowest point
    207 m
    Round trip Scenic Cultural/historical interest

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