Alsace in autumn: wine, markets and castles with your caravan

This is where your journey begins. You'll head south on the motorway towards Alsace with the rig.

A quiet, well-kept site on the edge of the pretty border town of Wissembourg, which has so far escaped mass tourism. You can reach the medieval old town, with its half-timbered houses and the Stiftskirche St-Pierre-et-Paul, in just a few minutes on foot. Ideal for settling in and for a relaxed evening stroll.

A walk through this former bishop's town with its well-preserved half-timbered houses, the Gothic collegiate church and the winding tanners' quarter along the Lauter. At weekends, markets bring the lanes to life. Easily reached on foot from the campsite.

You'll settle into your central base for the next few days in the heart of the Wine Route. Éguisheim is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, with its circular lanes and wine-growers' courtyards. From the site, you can walk or cycle into the centre without having to navigate the narrow lanes with the rig.

The village is built in concentric circles around its castle, with flower-decked half-timbered houses and numerous wine taverns. During the harvest, family-run estates sell fresh Federweisser and new wine. Take your time strolling and tasting your way through the small wineries.

Colmar's old town, with its Petite Venise quarter along the canals, is among the most beautiful in Alsace. Well worth a visit are the Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim Altarpiece and the covered market hall with regional specialities. Park the towing vehicle on level ground at the edge of town, for example at the Montagne Verte car park, and walk in from there.

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One of the most famous wine villages on the Wine Route, with the Dolder gate and an almost completely preserved row of medieval houses. The rig cannot enter the village centre, so you'll park the towing vehicle in the designated car parks on the outskirts and walk the short distance in. During harvest time, you'll find Federweisser and onion tart.

This impressively rebuilt hilltop castle towers 750 metres above the Rhine plain, offering far-reaching views as far as the Black Forest on clear autumn days. You can explore the ramparts, the armoury and the courtyard. The large car park easily accommodates the towing vehicle too.

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A wine town at the foot of the Vosges, overlooked by three castle ruins. The Grand'Rue, with its bay windows and fountains, is perfect for strolling, and the wine taverns serve Riesling and Gewürztraminer from the surrounding area. A good way to end a day among villages and castles.

This small town in the valley of the same name is known for its strong cheese and is considered the gateway to the High Vosges. At the weekly market and in the fromageries, you can buy Munster cheese direct from the producer. A good starting point for the drive up into the mountains.

Via the Route des Crêtes ridge road, you'll reach high pastures and mountain lakes such as Lac Blanc, surrounded by autumn-coloured forests. Short to medium circular walks offer wide views over the Vosges. Ideal for a leisurely walk with a stop at a ferme-auberge.

This town between Colmar and Strasbourg is home to the Bibliothèque Humaniste, one of the oldest book collections in Europe. The compact old town, with its Romanesque and Gothic churches, is easy to explore on foot. A peaceful stop on the way north.

A quiet municipal campsite on the edge of the wine town of Barr, surrounded by vineyards. From here, you can walk or cycle into the centre with its wine taverns and lively autumn harvest atmosphere. A good final base before the journey home.

Before heading back, it's worth taking one last stroll through this wine town, with its stately town hall and wine-growers' courtyards. At the market or direct from the producer, you can pick up wine and regional specialities to take home. A peaceful end to the Alsace round trip.

The round trip ends here. You'll head back along the motorway to Frankfurt, where your journey began.