A moment without a car
Choosing to stop time: contemplating landscapes like living shows, listening to the sounds of the forest, breathing deeply when the scents of the undergrowth caress your nostrils, touching the grass and caressing the trunks of trees, melting with pleasure between bites, chatting as you meet people...
Here, now, slow steps
Soft mobility: how to get around easily
It’s up to you to take the time to “take the time”… Start, extend, and finish your journey by train, trail, path, or bicycle. Imagine yourself without four wheels... The Bruche Valley is committed: it has joined the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholders network and is investing in the development of discoveries through gentle and sustainable modes of transport... slow and human-centered. For us, and for you!
For cycling enthusiasts, take advantage of our bike rentalsincluding electric bikes that make the climbs pleasant and accessible. In addition, numerous marked hiking trails and paths allow you to fully immerse yourself in nature without needing a car.
Further information :
- The neighboring cycle paths on the Alsace à Vélo site
- To obtain an IGN hiking map or topoguide: here
- Bruche valley carpooling areas
Zero carbon in the Bruche valley
The tourist office offers tailor-made day trips to allow you to discover a perspective unique and intimate of the region.
The Vosges mountains are home to rare and protected wildlife species. So that, like us, our children can in turn appreciate the tranquility and richness of our forests, we invite you to preserve the fragile balance that makes them so beautiful.
Choose to stop time: contemplate the landscapes like living performances, listen to the sounds of the forest, breathe deeply as the scents of the undergrowth caress your nostrils, touch the grass and caress the tree trunks, melt with pleasure between bites, chat with chance encounters. There you have it, your heart beats to the rhythm of the Bruche To Doux:
Check out our car-free mid-mountain vacation concept, between Alsace and Vosges, holiday rentals or bed and breakfasts.
For a shorter moment of relaxation, also discover our selection below for take your foot off the gas and “take it easy” ...
Discovering sites accessible by train
The Bruche Valley is served by several stations, making it many tourist sites accessible by train.
Meet at Rothau station for easy access to the Struthof camp, the only concentration camp on French soil during the Second World War, now an important site of memory.
From Schirmeck-La Broque station, you can explore the Alsace-Moselle Memorial or venture out on the hiking trails that leave directly from the station and wind through the spectacular landscapes of the Vosges.
These practical excursions allow you to immerse yourself in history and the natural beauty of the region, while remaining environmentally friendly.
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