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.
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4.4
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Average rating
8048
People visited

4.6
(5)
109
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
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60
riders
72.8km
02:53
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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435
riders
56.9km
03:09
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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391
riders
47.0km
02:45
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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365
riders
26.5km
01:33
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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209
riders
46.5km
02:50
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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548
riders
44.3km
02:34
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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200
riders
50.7km
03:36
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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231
hikers
14.2km
03:35
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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224
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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131
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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120
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(21)
72
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.

3.3
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76
riders
35.4km
02:43
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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166
riders
40.5km
03:42
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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29
riders
32.9km
01:59
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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147
runners
6.57km
00:41
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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26
runners
11.3km
01:10
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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16
runners
5.00km
00:32
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
8.43km
00:52
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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13
riders
26.0km
02:04
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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6
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.

5.0
(1)
24
riders
46.8km
02:44
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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15
riders
30.1km
02:17
590m
590m
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.

