Lonely chapel in the field – The Sundgau ponds loop from Bouxwiller

Lonely chapel in the field – The Sundgau ponds loop from Bouxwiller

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Lonely chapel in the field – The Sundgau ponds loop from Bouxwiller

02:22

53.6km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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7.26 km

Street Lined With Magnificent Typical Alsatian Houses

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The road from Oltingue to Altkirch is lined with so many nice typical Alsatian half-timbered houses, giving one the feeling of what a typical village looked like 100 years ago. …

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7.49 km

Alsatian Halftimberd Houses Lining the Route

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There are just so many magnificent well-kept Alsatian half-timbered houses along this route, take your time and enjoy the beauty of them. There are also several cafés and restaurants along the way

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8.03 km

Enjoy the Rail Trail Along The Road

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Before arriving at the Rail Trail, one is surrounded by magnificent half-timbered typical Alsatian houses from 100 years ago. The road is in need of some repairs.

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11.9 km

Nice Cycleway on a Former Railway Line

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The Cycleway is for the most part on smooth asphalt however in the village of Hirsingue the signage takes one on to a non-asphalted surface. It would be nice if …

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12.0 km

Lonely chapel in the field

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Directly on the cycle path between Bettendorf and Hirsingue stands a small chapel flanked by two bushes.

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14.0 km

Former railroad line Hirsingue-Carspach

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The former Altkirch-Waldighofen railway line has been converted into a cycle path in some sections, leading through fields and forests without disturbing car traffic. Highly recommended!

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28.5 km

The Sundgau ponds

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This region has hundreds of small fishponds, once created by monks in the Middle Ages. Today they form a patchwork of water, reeds and forest – a paradise for birds, …

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50.3 km

Descent from Ferrette to Bouxwiller

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Fairly steady descent from Ferette to Bouxwiller. The road is quite wide and has maximum gradients of around 9%. The descent is 3 km long and in the other direction it could be a nice short climb.

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