Discover Riedwihr

Riedwihr brings together several themes that give a stay in the area different points of focus: a walking trail exploring the history of the Second World War, a nature trail and a cycling route to the neighboring village of Holtzwihr. If you’re looking for a hotel in Riedwihr, you can start planning by asking what you’d like to do during your stay. The Sentier des Mémoires focuses on the experiences of local residents, while the Sentier de l’Alouette highlights the landscape and nature; the cycle route connects the two villages. This makes it easy to choose a destination based on your own interests.

A memorial trail with nine stops

The Sentier des Mémoires de la Seconde Guerre mondiale is a 3.5-kilometer walking trail. Nine stops, each with explanatory panels featuring text and illustrations, mark its course. The focus is particularly on the wartime experiences of residents of Holtzwihr and Riedwihr during the liberation of the Colmar Pocket. The trail thus explores the experiences of the two villages rather than treating history in the abstract. Its length indicates the extent of the walk, while the stops and panels provide structure for its subject. When choosing, both the specific distance and the historical focus are therefore relevant.

Landscape and nature along the Sentier de l’Alouette

The Sentier de l’Alouette offers a different focus. Restored in 2025, the route runs between fields, riverside groves and the village. Along the way, the banks of the Blind are home to abundant wildlife and plant life. The trail is accessible to all-terrain strollers. Unlike the memorial trail, whose stops explore a historical subject, this route is shaped by its connection to the landscape. If you’re traveling with an all-terrain stroller or want to focus on nature along the riverbank, these are useful details to consider when choosing your route.

Cycling between Riedwihr and Holtzwihr

The Itinéraire cyclable Holtzwihr-Riedwihr connects Holtzwihr and Riedwihr via fields. Its starting point in Riedwihr is behind Rue de la Chapelle. The route across fields shows which villages the cycle route links, while the starting point indicates where it begins on the Riedwihr side. The municipality regularly maintains the cycle route. Before setting out, it’s advisable to check the route’s current condition. This way, you can take the maintenance information into account alongside an up-to-date assessment of the route when planning.

The clock tower and cabbage cultivation as local landmarks

Riedwihr’s local history also includes the clock in the church tower, which dates from 1854. It is a specific historical detail with a clear date. Another facet of local history is cabbage cultivation, which has earned Riedwihr the enduring reputation of being the “capital of sauerkraut.” This reputation reflects the local connection between agriculture and food culture. The clock and the sauerkraut reputation thus offer different perspectives on the village: a cultural heritage feature with a specific date, and a local tradition linked to cabbage cultivation.

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