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from VOYA Hotel in Ringsheim
Winding roads, sweeping views, charming towns and three regions on the doorstep: if you are traveling by motorcycle in the Black Forest, Alsace or the Vosges, you will find an ideal starting point around Ringsheim. The VOYA Hotel is located close to the A5 and is perfect as a relaxed base for a motorcycle weekend, a group tour or a stopover on the way south.
Whether it's the Black Forest High Road, Kaiserstuhl, Colmar, Route des Crêtes or the Vosges Ridge Road - motorcyclists set off from VOYA on varied days of touring and return in the evening to a place that offers exactly what counts after many kilometers: Comfort, peace and quiet, breakfast, underground parking, a bar and, on request, lodges with plenty of space for groups.
Why Ringsheim is a good starting point for motorcycle tours
Ringsheim is strategically located: close to the A5, close to the Black Forest, close to the Rhine and close to France. This opens up many touring options without you having to change locations every day.
Depending on the route, you can reach VOYA:
- the Black Forest with its mountain roads and valleys
- the Black Forest High Road B500
- the Kaiserstuhl and the Baden Wine Route
- Alsace with Colmar, wine villages and small country roads
- the Vosges with the Route des Crêtes and famous passes
Freiburg, Strasbourg or other stops along the Rhine
The region is therefore particularly suitable for motorcyclists who don't just want to ride a single route, but want to combine several touring worlds: German low mountain roads, French savoir-vivre, panoramic routes and relaxed stops along the way.
Tour 1: Black Forest High Road B500 - the classic for motorcyclists
When you think of motorcycling in the Black Forest, you quickly think of the Black Forest High Road. The B500 is one of the most famous motorcycle routes in Germany and runs for around 65 kilometers between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt. It is wide, winding and offers many views over the Black Forest, the Rhine plain and, on a clear day, as far as the Vosges mountains.
For a day's touring from VOYA, the Black Forest High Road can be easily combined with valleys, smaller side roads and places to take a break. Instead of just „driving“ along the well-known B500, it is worth taking a leisurely tour with deliberately planned stops.
Character of the tour
- Ride type curvy, panoramic, classic
- Suitable for experienced tour riders, couples, small groups
- Landscape: forest, mountain road, viewpoints
- Pure Black Forest feeling
VOYA tip
Start early, plan breaks and ride the route defensively. The B500 is popular, but also demanding and safety-sensitive. A calm, anticipatory driving style is particularly worthwhile at weekends.
Tour 2: Alsace & Colmar. Motorcycling with pleasure
If you want to take a more relaxed approach, drive from Ringsheim towards the Rhine and on into Alsace. Smaller country roads, half-timbered villages, vineyards, cafés and the French way of life await you there. A motorcycle tour to Alsace is ideal if you want to combine curves, culture and culinary delights.
This direction is particularly nice for couples or groups who don't want to spend the whole day clocking up kilometers, but want to plan time for stops along the way. Colmar, the Alsatian wine villages and the roads between the Rhine plain and the edge of the Vosges offer many opportunities for a varied day tour.
Character of the tour:
- Ride type relaxed, enjoyable, scenic
- Suitable for couples, mixed groups, Sunday round
- Landscape Vineyards, villages, Rhine landscape
- Daytime feeling light, French, decelerated
VOYA tip
This tour is particularly suitable for the second day of a motorcycle weekend: have a relaxed breakfast in the morning, set off towards Alsace, drink coffee on the way and return to the VOYA in the evening.
Tour 3: Vosges & Route des Crêtes - Panorama in French
The Vosges mountains are a real highlight for many motorcyclists. The Route des Crêtes, also known as the Vosges ridge road, leads over high altitudes, passes and panoramic routes. Depending on the source, the route is described as being around 73 to 88 kilometers long; it passes well-known points such as Col de la Schlucht, Grand Ballon or Markstein and offers spectacular views.
From VOYA, the Vosges Tour is an intensive day trip. It is particularly suitable for riders who are planning a longer motorcycle trip and are in the mood for French mountain roads, changeable weather and great scenery.
Character of the tour
- Ride type mountainous, promising, partly challenging
- Suitable for experienced riders, day trips, small groups
- Landscape Mountain ranges, passes, far-reaching views
- Daytime feeling large, alpine-inspired, French
VOYA tip
Before setting off, be sure to plan the weather, refueling stops and return journey realistically. In the Vosges mountains, the weather can change quickly. Breaks are also important, as the combination of bends, concentration and longer riding time demands attention.
Tour 4: Kaiserstuhl & Rhine: the relaxed half-day tour
Not every motorcycle excursion has to be a long day of touring. A shorter tour towards the Kaiserstuhl, Rhine and Baden Wine Route is ideal for arrival or departure days. The area is scenic, easily accessible and ideal if you want to go for a ride after your arrival.
This route is particularly pleasant if you check into the VOYA on Friday and want to cover a few kilometers before dinner. A short ride through the region on Sunday before heading home can also be just right.
Character of the tour
- Ride type light, flexible, relaxed
- Suitable for arrival day, departure day, couples
- Landscape Vineyards, Rhine, small villages
- Daytime feeling relaxed, regional, enjoyable
VOYA as a motorcycle hotel base: not a classic biker hotel, but a relaxed moto base
VOYA is not a loud theme hotel and not a classic biker hotel. That's exactly what makes it so appealing. The hotel sees itself as a quiet, well thought-out place to arrive, refuel and continue your journey, suitable for motorcyclists who are not looking for more hustle and bustle after a long day, but rather comfort, clear processes and a good base.
They are particularly practical for motorcycle travelers:
- Location near the A5
good starting point for the Black Forest, Alsace and Vosges - Parking directly at the house
- Underground car park
- Breakfast before the tour day
- Bar for the end of the ride
- Lodges for groups
Hotel comfort without unnecessary chichi
This makes VOYA a moto base: a place where tours start and end. Quiet, uncomplicated and with style.
The ace up your sleeve for groups: Lodges with hotel benefits
Anyone traveling with a motorcycle group knows the problem: individual hotel rooms are practical, but often not very communal. Vacation apartments offer more space, but usually lack the comfort of a hotel.
The VOYA Lodges combine both. They offer more space for small groups, shared living and privacy - combined with real hotel benefits such as breakfast, underground parking and a bar. So you can stay together as a group without having to take care of everything yourself.
After the tour, you discuss the route for tomorrow, end the day together and set off again relaxed the next morning. More freedom than a classic hotel room. More comfort than a vacation apartment.
otorcycle weekend from VOYA: This is what your stay could look like Friday: Arrive and ride down
After arriving, you park your bike, check in and arrive. Maybe you'll have enough time for a short ride towards the Rhine or Kaiserstuhl. After that: Bar, terrace, tour planning for Saturday.
Saturday: Big day tour
The main tour starts after breakfast. Depending on your mood and the weather, you can head to the Black Forest High Road, Alsace or the Vosges mountains. Return to the VOYA in the evening and enjoy a relaxing end to the day.
Sunday: Short tour or direct journey home
On Sunday there is time for a shorter tour, a quiet breakfast or the onward journey. Due to its proximity to the A5, VOYA is also well suited as a stopover on longer motorcycle tours heading south.
The best time to travel for motorcycle tours around the Black Forest, Alsace and the Vosges Mountains
The motorcycle season in the region usually begins in spring and extends into the fall. Weekends, public holidays and bridge days between April and October are particularly popular. In late summer and fall, the temperatures are often pleasant, the landscape is atmospheric and many routes can be easily combined with leisure stops.
For the Vosges and higher altitudes: always check the weather in advance. Especially on ridge roads, it can be cooler, windier or more changeable than in the valley.
Tips for your motorcycle tour from VOYA
Plan your route realistically. The Black Forest, Alsace and Vosges seem close together on the map, but bends, breaks, border crossings, traffic and weather take time.
Also look out for:
- Valid documents for trips to France (check your driver's license again)
- Current traffic and weather conditions
- Sufficient refueling stops
- Defensive riding on popular motorcycle routes
- Breaks on longer Vosges or Black Forest tours
- Consideration for residents, nature and other road users
- Especially popular routes such as the B500 should be ridden as a pleasure tour - not as a race track. This way, motorcycling in the region remains pleasant and safe for everyone.
Conclusion: Three touring worlds, one relaxed base
Motorcycling around VOYA means diversity: The Black Forest High Road and B500 for classic car fans, Alsace for leisure cyclists, the Vosges for panorama fans and the Kaiserstuhl for relaxed half-day tours.
The VOYA Hotel in Ringsheim is an ideal starting point for this: easily accessible, quiet, comfortable and with everything motorcycle travelers need after a long day. Especially for couples, small groups and tourers who value a stylish base, VOYA is a strong alternative to the classic biker hotel.
Winding days. Quiet nights.
Welcome to the VOYA Moto Base.
Plan your motorcycle weekend from VOYA
Set off from Ringsheim on tours through the Black Forest, Alsace and the Vosges and return in the evening to a place that combines peace, comfort and practical hotel benefits.
