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Strasbourg et ses horizons verts

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This trip invites you to discover another side of Strasbourg, more secret, more natural. From the banks of the Rhine to the Vosges peaks, it alternates between peaceful walks, water landscapes and forest getaways.

The willow-lined paths and the tracks of the Bruche canal lead to nature reserves where silence and wildlife mingle, far from the urban hustle and bustle.

Around the town, the ruins of Guirbaden and Nideck recall Alsace's medieval power, while the Hohwald waterfall and the Champ du Feu offer soothing panoramas. Closer to the center, parks and gardens – from the Botanical Garden to the Parc de Pourtalès – provide opportunities for strolling among centuries-old trees and works of art.

Between nature, heritage and open horizons, this stay offers a gentle immersion in the Alsatian landscapes, ideal for walking, breathing and refocusing.

Exploring the surroundings

Discover the places that make this trip so special.

Château du Guirbaden

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The largest ruin in Alsace, overgrown with moss and silence. The climb through the forest offers a wonderful sense of adventure and tranquility.

Château du Nideck

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Ruins perched above a gorge and a majestic waterfall at their feet. A wild and poetic site, between legend and raw nature.

Jardin Botanique de l'université de Strasbourg

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Ancient greenhouses and shaded walkways in the heart of the city. A verdant haven for a gentle break between two discoveries.

Jardin des Deux Rives

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A large park linking Strasbourg to Germany via a suspension bridge. An open space, ideal for strolling along the Rhine or watching the sunset.

La Ballastière

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A small, tree-lined pond just a stone's throw from the city. A simple and peaceful local walk, frequented by Strasbourg residents seeking tranquility.

Lac Achard

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A body of water surrounded by reeds and gentle paths. In the morning, the reflections and the silence create a soothing, almost meditative atmosphere.

Le Champ du Feu

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An open plateau overlooking the Vosges mountains, between peat bogs and high-altitude meadows. A place of freedom to breathe, walk or simply contemplate the ridges.

Parc de Pourtalès

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A large, romantic park surrounding a castle, dotted with sculptures and wooded paths. In the morning or at dusk, the atmosphere is magical.

Parc naturel urbain Ill Bruche

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At the city's edge, a network of preserved meadows and riverbanks. You can walk there amidst the birds and the wind, far from the noise, yet very close.

Réserve Naturelle de l'Île-du-Rohrschollen

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A preserved island on the banks of the Rhine, between alluvial forests and wooden walkways. A total immersion in nature, where time seems to slow down.

Réserve Naturelle Nationale du massif forestier de la Robertsau et de La Wantzenau

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A wild, damp forest, inhabited by birds and deer. The shaded paths offer a real respite, just a stone's throw from the city.

Plan d'Eau de Plobsheim

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A tranquil stretch of coastline with wild banks. Ideal for a picnic, birdwatching or a bike ride in the Rhine sunlight.

Activities and leisure

Ideas to move, explore, and have fun.

Rives de l'Aar

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A discreet path runs alongside the meanders of the Aar. Between willows, small islands and reflections, the walk reveals an intimate side of Strasbourg.

At a glance

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Fort Grossherzog von Baden - Fort Frère

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Botanical Garden of the University of Strasbourg

Garden of the Two Shores

The Ballast Pit

Lake Achard

Pourtalès Park

Ill Bruche Urban Nature Park

Rohrschollen Island Nature Reserve

Robertsau and La Wantzenau National Nature Reserve

Plobsheim Lake

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Hohwald Waterfall

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Guirbaden Castle

Nideck Castle

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Bruche Canal cycle path

Banks of the Aar

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The Field of Fire