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"Rosheim-Obernai Via the Portes Bonheur" cycle route
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Belvédère Voie Verte - OttrottPhoto: ©C.Hamm
Cycle freely on the greenway "Porte Bohneur, le chemin des carrières".
Author’s recommendation
For a shorter route, you can take the shortcut between Boersch and Obernai (cycle track).
North loop 13 km, South loop 11,5 km.
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Wearing a helmet is not compulsory in France, but is 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.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From the Tourist Office in the centre of Rosheim, take the Rue Braun to the Porte du Lion and follow the green route "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières".
Follow it to the Belvedere. After having discovered this beautiful viewpoint, retrace your steps in the direction of Ottrott.
Just before the old Ottrott station, turn right towards Bernardswiller.
Once in Bernardswiller, cross the village, then follow the direction of Obernai.
Once in Obernai, take the road to Bernardswiller. At the roundabout take the rue de l'Altau. Turn right, route de Boersch, towards the church Sts-Pierre-et-Paul. Continue on rue de la Montagne, following the signs (véloroute du vignoble / Eurovélo 5) to Bischoffsheim.
When you arrive in Bischoffsheim, follow the same signs (véloroute du vignoble / Eurovélo 5) to Rosheim.
In Rosheim, in front of the Maison de l'enfance, turn left towards the town centre.
Public transport
The circuit is accessible by train:
- Rosheim station (2 km from the circuit)
- Bischoffsheim station (400 m)
- Obernai station (600 m)
Directions
For a departure from Rosheim: take the Rosheim exit (D35) from the D500,
For a departure from Obernai: take exit 11 (from Strasbourg) or exit 12 (from Colmar) of the A35 motorway.
Parking
Free parking at the old station, avenue Clémenceau in Rosheim
Free parking at the Remparts, rue de l'Abbé Oesterlé in Obernai
Coordinates
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Equipment
Before setting off :
- Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including the tyres and brakes
- Make sure the bike is adjusted to your body type
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
- Take a repair kit with you
- Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never ride with more than two people abreast and ride in a single lane when traffic conditions require it
- Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
- Inform others of your route
- Be aware of the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
- Know and keep the emergency numbers
- Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the side of the road
- If you have to return after dark, make sure you can see and be seen
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