The vineyards of Strasbourg

The first town to discover is Marlenheim, known as the 'Gateway to the Alsace Wine Route,' just a few minutes from Strasbourg. Explore the town center and discover its particularly diverse architectural heritage: the Catholic church of Sainte-Richarde, the 18th-century town hall and castle, Renaissance residences, and half-timbered houses that bear witness to its past prosperity. Take a walk in the heights of Marlenheim and enjoy breathtaking views of the Alsatian vineyards and the Strasbourg Cathedral. On Marlenberg hill, you can visit the Romanesque Chapel and its Stations of the Cross.

Nestled against the slopes of Wangenberg, which rises to 391 meters, the small town of Wangen seems immersed in a tranquility reminiscent of a fairy tale setting. With 670 inhabitants, Wangen is wisely removed from the noise and traffic hassles. To further preserve this serenity, the city is guarded by two medieval gates that restrict any high loads or passage. For the walker, Wangen becomes a peaceful corner of land to explore. When visitors arrive in Wangen by climbing the hill from the Mossig valley, they inevitably find themselves in front of the 'Niedertor,' the lower gate.

The charming village of Westhoffen, with its 1,675 inhabitants, boasts the largest vineyard in the 'Golden Crown,' covering 235 hectares. The village is also known and celebrated as the capital of Alsatian cherries, with no less than 5,000 cherry trees. Embraced by vineyards and orchards, its heritage is revealed both culturally and gastronomically, as well as from a medieval perspective. By stopping in this typically Alsatian village, you'll enjoy strolling through its narrow streets, walking along its ramparts, and reaching the beautiful Geierstein Geierstein, which blooms in spring.

This charming village occupies a site that was already frequented during the Neolithic period ! Strolling through its narrow and picturesque streets, you can admire many remnants of its long history : windows and grotesque heads dating back to the 11th century, the steeple of the Protestant church, which also houses a sandstone pulpit from the 17th century and a marquetry wood altar from 1701, the castle built around 1450 and restored several times, beautiful half-timbered houses... The strategic importance of the commune did not escape the German War Ministry : it erected a casemate at the summit of Mont Scharrach hill in 1914.

Neighboring the village of Westhoffen, Balbronn welcomes you to the heart of its tranquility. Make your experience more unique by visiting the Craft Distillery Hagmeyer and perhaps indulging in a tasting session. Pique your curiosity by visiting the fortified church, whose religious history has often oscillated between Catholicism and Protestantism, even sharing the same church simultaneously for a period. Inside, you will find a replica of the iron hand of the knight Hans Von Mittelhausen and a restored Silbermann organ. If you're lucky, you might even attend an organ concert !

The last village at the border of the Wasselonne canton, Dangolsheim impresses with its Saint Pancrace Church overlooking the commune. This village unveils itself and reveals a rich history and offers numerous points of interest : the Fort of Mutzig, a remarkable military structure, the communal washhouse, sculpted porches, and the organs, of which the instrumental part is classified as a historical monument. A significant part of the Dangolsheim forest is classified as 'military terrain' and houses the public-access museum section of the 'Feste Kayser Wilhelm II' (Fort de Mutzig), built from 1893 to 1917.