The Sundgau is newly equipped with a vast mountain bike area labelled FFCT that includes 33 circuits with over 700 km of routes and 2 Bike Parks, and is uncontestably a choice site for mountain biking.
The valleys of the river Ill and the Largue are perfect for families, with appropriately pleasant routes.
A map (5€) and detailed topoguides (5€) are on sale at the Sundgau Tourist Information Centres.
The Sundgau recently created 2 Bike Parks. The first, the Ludik Park in Friesen, offers ten modules aimed at families and beginners. The second, the Stunt Park, is more demanding and is located in Heimersdorf. It is designed for BMX and mountain bikes and is made up of 4 distinct routes for all levels.
This MTB area is listed by the fédération française de cyclotourisme.
Download the route map.
Order the map or the topoguides for the MTB range.
With 33 circuits and more than 700 km of signposted MTB routes, the Sundgau MTB area is the biggest in Alsace. It includes:
- 5 green circuits : very easy circuits under 10km along nice paths, suitable for families and beginners.
- 15 blue circuits: easy circuits ranging from 11 to 22 km.
- 9 red circuits: difficult circuits which require MTB experience.
- 4 black circuits: very difficult circuits combining steep slopes and long distances.
The topoguides and a detailed map of the 33 circuits are available from the Sundgau Tourist Information Centres in Altkirch and Ferrette.
Call and ask for one at 03 89 08 23 88 or by email, they can also be posted to you.
The topoguides costs 5€ each plus 1.75€ for regular postage or 2.30€ for priority mail.
Discover and download the route map.
N° | Circuit | Distance | Elevation | Download GPX |
Departing from Ferrette Tourist Information centre |
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1 | Le tour du Bergwald | 16.5 km | 290 m | Fichier GPX |
2 | La haute vallée de l'Ill | 30 km | 520 m | Fichier GPX |
3 | Au coeur du Jura Alsacien | 40 km | 820 m | Fichier GPX |
4 | Le tour du Rossberg | 20 km | 460 m | Fichier GPX |
5 | Aux pays des sources | 35 km | 875 m | Fichier GPX |
6 | Sur les traces de l'abbaye de Lucelle | 42 km | 1150 m | Fichier GPX |
7 | Le circuit des deux châteaux | 42.5 km | 925 m | Fichier GPX |
Departing from the entrance to Koestlach village |
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8 | Le chemin de St Jacques | 10.5 km | 90 m | Fichier GPX |
9 | Circuit du Grumbach | 20 km | 215 m | Fichier GPX |
10 | Les contreforts du Jura | 22 km | 280 m | Fichier GPX |
11 | La vallée de l'Ill | 28 km | 420 m | Fichier GPX |
Departing from Hirsingue Sport Centre |
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12 | Le circuit du Willerbach | 13 km | 140 m | Fichier GPX |
13 | La voie romaine | 16.5 km | 235 m | Fichier GPX |
14 | La vallée du Thalbach | 25 km | 350 m | Fichier GPX |
15 | La forêt du Talrain | 30.5 km | 530 m | Fichier GPX |
16 | Au pays des étangs | 22 km | 280 m | Fichier GPX |
17 | Le village disparu de Rossburn | 35 km | 460 m | Fichier GPX |
18 | Le circuit du Feldbach | 26 km | 330 m | Fichier GPX |
33 | Le tour du Buergerwald | 20.5 km | 360 m | Fichier GPX |
Departing from Friesen Bike Park |
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19 | Le tour des cigognes | 9 km | 130 m | Fichier GPX |
20 | Au fil de la Largue | 11.5 km | 180 m | Fichier GPX |
21 | Le circuit du pèlerinage | 15.5 km | 210 m | Fichier GPX |
22 | La vallée de la Largue | 22 km | 260 m | Fichier GPX |
23 | La borne des 3 puissances | 31 km | 380 m | Fichier GPX |
Departing from the Porte d'Alsace aera |
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24 | La Porte d'Alsace | 19.5 km | 125 m | Fichier GPX |
25 | Les deux Traubach | 20 km | 195 m | Fichier GPX |
26 | Le vallon du Traubach | 15 km | 215 m | Fichier GPX |
27 | Le vallon du Steinbach | 11 km | 150 m | Fichier GPX |
28 | Le tour de Ballersdorf | 25 km | 365 m | Fichier GPX |
29 | Sur les traces de JJ Henner | 10 km | 60 m | Fichier GPX |
30 | Autour d'Eglingen | 6.5 km | 56 m | Fichier GPX |
Departing from Tagolsheim swimming pool |
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31 | Le Tour du Rebberg | 16.5 km | 250 m | Fichier GPX |
32 | Le circuit du Grand Canon | 20.5 km | 360 m | Fichier GPX |
In pocket format, the topoguides present each of the 33 circuits in the area in detail. Produced in collaboration with Marc GLOTZ, they highlight the Sundgau sights, anecdotes and yarns and are essential for those who wish to discover this land of tales and legends.
On sale at the Tourist Information Offices in Altkirch and Ferrette for 5€.
Posted out for 1.75€ by regular postage or 2.30€ by priority mail.
Further information !
The MTB map of the Sundgau is 1/33 000 scale and presents the 33 circuits of the MTB area. Printed on tear-proof paper, it will follow you everywhere, in all weather and for a long time!
The document includes the technical data for each circuit (distance, difficulty, altitude, place of departure) plus a brief presentation of the trail.
Available in three languages, it offers, in addition to marked paths, the ability to adapt your route because it provides a level of detail equivalent to a 1/25 000 scale map including all existing roads and hiking signposting by Club Vosges.
On sale for 5€ in the Ferrette and Altkirch branches of the Sundgau Tourist Information Centre.
Posted out for 1.75€ regular postage or 2.30€ by priority mail.
Click here to order the map.