Sundgau mountain biking area, South Alsace

The Sundgau mountain biking area consists of 33 circuits and a large 152 km loop: the MTB TDS.
Sundgau is a favorite land for mountain biking. Very varied environments make it possible to offer family and sports circuits.
To the south, the Alsatian Jura, the mountainous part of the Sundgau, presents a contrasting relief that will delight experienced mountain bikers eager for sensations and uneven.
Conversely, the Ill and Largue valleys will delight families with adapted and pleasant routes. This mountain biking area, with 33 routes, is labeled by the Federation French cycle touring.
Discover la map of routes.
Order the carte or guidebooks of the VTT domain.
Please note, the starting point of the routes in Ferrette is no longer the Tourist Office but at the branch of the Comunauté de Communes Sundgau located 3a route de Lucelle à Ferrette!
These routes are also visible on our partner's website, the Utagawa blog.
The circuits

With 33 circuits and more than 700 km of signposted mountain bike routes, the Sundgau mountain bike area is the largest in Alsace. He understands:
- 5 tracks green: very easy circuits of less than 10km on beautiful paths, suitable for families and beginners.
- 15 tracks blue: easy circuits from 11 to 22 km.
- 9 tracks red: difficult circuits which require good mountain biking skills.
- 4 tracks Black: very difficult circuits which combine steep elevations and long distances.
- a large loop, the Sundgau Mountain Bike Tour, of 152 km to be carried out over 2/3 days.
Topoguides and a detailed map of the 33 circuits are available at the Sundgau Tourist Office in Altkirch or Ferrette. Ask for them on 03 89 08 23 88 or by email, they can be sent to you by mail. Topoguide at 5 € and shipping costs.
Discover and download the route map.
The Guidebooks
In pocket format, these topoguides present in detail each of the 33 circuits of the domain. Produced in collaboration with Marc GLOTZ, they highlight the tourist sites, anecdotes and stories of Sundgau and are essential for those wishing to discover this land of tales and legend.
Sold in the offices of the Tourist Office of Altkirch and Ferrette at a price of 5 €.
Sending by mail possible.
The mountain bike map
At 1: 33 scale, the mountain bike map du Sundgau presents the 33 mountain bike trails. Published on tear-proof paper, it will follow you everywhere, in all weather conditions and for a long time!
The document contains the technical data of each circuit (distance, difficulty, height difference, place of departure) as well as a brief presentation of the routes.
Available in three languages, it offers, in addition to the signposted routes, the possibility of adapting your itinerary because it presents a degree of detail equivalent to a scale of 1: 25, including all of the existing paths without forgetting the Club's pedestrian signposting. Vosges.
Sold in the Sundgau Tourist Office offices in Ferrette and Altkirch at a price of € 5.
Sending by mail possible.
Please note, the starting point of the routes in Ferrette is no longer the Tourist Office but at the branch of the Comunauté de Communes Sundgau located 3a route de Lucelle à Ferrette!
Download GPX files for your GPS
No. | Circuits | Distance | Elevation | Download GPX |
From the Sundgau Community of Communes in Ferrette |
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1 | The Bergwald tour | 16.5 km | 290m | GPX file |
2 | The circuit of Saint Brice | 30 km | 520m | GPX file |
3 | In the heart of the Alsatian Jura | 40 km | 820m | GPX file |
4 | The Rossberg tour | 20 km | 460m | GPX file |
5 | In the land of sources | 35 km | 875m | GPX file |
6 | In the footsteps of Lucelle abbey | 42 km | 1150m | GPX file |
7 | The circuit of the two castles | 42.5 km | 925m | GPX file |
From the entrance to the village of Koestlach |
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8 | The Way of St. James | 10.5 km | 90m | GPX file |
9 | Grumbach circuit | 20 km | 215m | GPX file |
10 | The foothills of the Jura | 22 km | 280m | GPX file |
11 | The Ill valley | 28 km | 420m | GPX file |
From the Hirsingue sports complex |
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12 | The Willerbach circuit | 13 km | 140m | GPX file |
13 | The Roman road | 16.5 km | 235m | GPX file |
14 | The Thalbach valley | 25 km | 350m | GPX file |
15 | The Talrain forest | 30.5 km | 530m | GPX file |
16 | In the land of ponds | 22 km | 280m | GPX file |
17 | The vanished village of Rossburn | 35 km | 460m | GPX file |
18 | The Feldbach circuit | 26 km | 330m | GPX file |
33 | The Buergerwald tour | 20.5 km | 360m | GPX file |
From Friesen Bike Park |
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19 | The stork tour | 9 km | 130m | GPX file |
20 | Along the Largue | 11.5 km | 180m | GPX file |
21 | The pilgrimage route | 15.5 km | 210m | GPX file |
22 | The Largue valley | 22 km | 260m | GPX file |
23 | The 3 powers terminal | 31 km | 380m | GPX file |
From the Porte d'Alsace sector |
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24 | The Porte d'Alsace | 19.5 km | 125m | GPX file |
25 | The two Traubach | 20 km | 195m | GPX file |
26 | The Traubach valley | 15 km | 215m | GPX file |
27 | The Steinbach valley | 11 km | 150m | GPX file |
28 | Ballersdorf tour | 25 km | 365m | GPX file |
29 | In the footsteps of JJ Henner | 10 km | 60m | GPX file |
30 | Around Eglingen | 6.5 km | 56m | GPX file |
From the Tagolsheim swimming pool |
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31 | The Rebberg Tour | 16.5 km | 250m | GPX file |
32 | The Grand Canon circuit | 20.5 km | 360m | GPX file |
The Sundgau Mountain Bike Tour ( MTB TDS) - 152 km - 2565m drop - GPX file
These GPX tracks cover the circuits of the Sundgau mountain bike area. However, at times, they take different paths due to forestry work, change of use of a path, etc.
Please note, the starting point of the routes in Ferrette is no longer the Tourist Office but at the branch of the Comunauté de Communes Sundgau located 3a route de Lucelle à Ferrette!