The Forts trails

The Forts Trail (Piste des Forts) is a Franco-German cycle route combining heritage and nature in and around Strasbourg. Over 85 km, on both sides of the Rhine, cyclists can sample delights ranging from the Hausbergen hillside to the Ortenau countryside, the Rhineland forests of Illkirch-Graffenstaden, and the Wantzenau woodlands, while at the same time discovering the 19 fortifications making up the “Ring of Forts”. Taking the “piste des forts” means enjoying the diversity of the landscape, moving from the cool of a forest to the shade of a café terrace, from half-timbered houses to lock-keepers' houses, jumping across the Rhine or picnicking in a fort. It's also accessible via the cycle paths that run alongside the Marne au Rhin, Bruche and Rhône au Rhin canals. With no major difficulties, the forts trail can be explored at your own pace, in short or long stretches, with family or friends.