Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald)
Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald)
Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) is a national nature reserve located in the Alsace plain, characterized by its expansive alluvial forest, wet meadows, marshes, and a dense hydrographic network. This unique landscape, sustained by groundwater and featuring the Ill river, provides a diverse environment for outdoor pursuits. The generally flat topography of Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) makes it suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
138
Routes
4.4
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Average rating
7026
People visited

4.6
(5)
93
riders
88.4km
04:43
1,260m
1,260m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(8)
49
riders
72.8km
02:53
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(18)
356
riders
58.7km
03:15
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
(23)
329
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.1
(54)
208
hikers
14.1km
03:34
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(54)
207
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(40)
114
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
24
hikers
11.6km
03:47
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(44)
176
riders
46.4km
02:50
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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190
riders
50.7km
03:36
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(25)
121
riders
64.1km
03:42
130m
130m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(42)
115
riders
54.7km
03:06
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(21)
73
riders
43.3km
03:18
690m
690m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(36)
147
riders
41.6km
03:48
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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60
riders
36.0km
03:12
670m
670m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(4)
29
riders
32.6km
01:58
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
213
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(58)
135
runners
6.57km
00:41
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

109
runners
8.75km
00:54
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
runners
11.8km
01:13
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
48.3km
03:59
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
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14
riders
30.3km
02:14
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
17
riders
34.1km
02:05
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
13
riders
29.8km
02:08
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. Its generally flat topography makes it suitable for many forms of cycling and walking.
The reserve is characterized by its expansive alluvial forest, wet meadows, marshes, and reed beds. It features a dense hydrographic network with over 130 km of rivers, including the Ill, ditches, and phreatic rivers, all sustained by groundwater.
Yes, the reserve's flat terrain is well-suited for road cycling, with numerous routes available. Specific routes and guidance can be found in the Road Cycling Routes in Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) guide.
The reserve is home to diverse wildlife, including 141 bird species, 32 dragonfly species, and 14 amphibian and reptile species. Notable mammals like beavers, roe deer, foxes, and the largest wild population of fallow deer in France also thrive within the reserve.
Yes, the reserve offers family-friendly hiking options, including a 5 km (3.1 mi) "Ill aux trésors" interpretive trail designed to be accessible with strollers. More options are available in the Family-friendly hikes in Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) guide.
Routes in Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on experiences shared by more than 230,000 visitors.
Yes, komoot provides a dedicated guide for mountain biking. Visitors can explore trails and plan their rides using the MTB Trails in Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) guide.
Komoot offers several guides, including Road Cycling Routes, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Hiking. There are also guides for family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, traffic-free bike rides, and gravel biking.
Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) is one of France's five largest regional nature reserves and the biggest in Alsace. It covers approximately 1,855 hectares (4,584 acres).
Official information can be found on the Sélestat city website. The official website is www.selestat.fr. The environment department of the City of Sélestat can be reached at +33388588512.
Yes, the reserve offers traffic-free cycling options for both touring and road cyclists. Guides such as Traffic-free bike rides in Réserve Naturelle Du Ried De Sélestat (Ill*Wald) are available on komoot.
The Ill river flows through the reserve and is a key component of its dense hydrographic network. Annual floods, predominantly in winter, are a significant natural event that contributes to the ecosystem's role as a natural buffer and purification zone.

