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France
Alsace
Molsheim
Rosheim

'Portes bonheur, le chemin des carrières' green route

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Alsace
Molsheim
Rosheim

'Portes bonheur, le chemin des carrières' green route

Moderate

4.8

(34)

298

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'Portes bonheur, le chemin des carrières' green route

01:21

22.3km

200m

Cycling

The "Portes bonheur, le chemin des carrières" (Greenway) is a well-maintained and protected 11-kilometer cycle path. It connects Rosheim and Saint-Nabor at the foot of the famous Mont Sainte-Odile, and is unique in that it is dotted with contemporary works of art.

The route is relatively accessible due to its…

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Last updated: April 7, 2025

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1.09 km

Departure from chemin des carrières in Rosheim

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This magnificent greenway follows the old railway line that connected the city to the Saint-Nabor quarries.
The trail is lined with remains of this railway line that allow you to learn more about how it worked.

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7.28 km

Sculpture La Porte

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The Gate is one of the spectacular works designed by the Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad that mark the greenway "Portes Bonheur, le chemin des carrières". On site, you will find an explanatory panel as well as shaded benches for picnicking.

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8.62 km

Former Ottrott station

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This old station embodies the history of the old Saint-Nabor quarry railway line. It was first built to transport and evacuate the stones extracted from the quarry and then was …

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11.2 km

Saint-Nabor Belvedere

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The belvedere offers a beautiful view of the Alsace Plain at the end of a gradual and pleasant climb from Rosheim.
At the foot of the structure, there is a place to hang bicycles and tables for eating.

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22.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.0 km

2.56 km

2.48 km

258 m

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21.2 km

855 m

215 m

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Friday 17 July

26°C

16°C

62 %

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Comments

October 3, 2022,Fahrradtour
Hello Komoot`ler, the old railway line
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahnstrecke_Rosheim%E2%80%93Saint-Nabor
is an experience. Very nicely developed and lovingly designed. Small detours through the adjacent places are worthwhile.

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Today we started right after breakfast. We had planned to do the train cycle path from Rosheim to Saint Nabor. First it was a few kilometers on perfect asphalt through fields with grandiose distant views over vineyards to the beealed mountains of the Vosges. It was easy to drive, it wasn't too hot yet. Arrived in Rosheim, the cycle path …

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Today back in Alsace accompanied by my wife Maria. The goal is to spend a day in "outdoor wellness" mode, a concept of his invention and to which I willingly subscribe (yes, yes I promise :)
To do this we chose to make a loop starting from …

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March 12, 2025

The "Portes bonheur, le chemin des carrières" (Greenway) is a well-maintained and protected 11-kilometer cycle path. It connects Rosheim and Saint-Nabor at the foot of the famous Mont Sainte-Odile, and is unique in that it is dotted with contemporary works of art.



The route is relatively accessible due

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