Marche Gourmande de Kaysersberg

A gastronomic hike between vineyards and castle

The Marche Gourmande de Kaysersberg is one of the most original events in the Alsatian festive calendar. Organized by the KBCA (Kaysersberg Basket Centre Alsace), a basketball club founded in 1923, this 12-kilometer gastronomic hike traverses the spectacular landscapes of Kaysersberg Vignoble: green pastures, oak forests, hillside vineyards, the imperial castle overlooking the Weiss valley, and the medieval streets of the town of Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Eight gourmet stops

The route is punctuated by eight tasting stops that make up a complete menu, from the beginning to the end of the walk. The adventure begins with an aperitif of Crémant d'Alsace and Muscat, continues with a winemaker's salad accompanied by Pinot Gris, pork cheeks with Pinot Noir, a tasting of Alsatian wines, the shepherd's round (cheese platter), and concludes with a dessert with brie and kirsch accompanied by coffee. Each stop offers a different panorama of the vineyards and the Vosges mountains.

A convivial and accessible format

Departures are staggered every ten minutes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Salle des Sports, rue des Tilleuls. This departure system in small groups ensures a convivial experience and allows participants to fully enjoy each stop without crowds. The route, although hilly, is accessible to all walkers, including families with children. The walk takes place over two days, offering participants the choice between Friday and Saturday.

The wines of Kaysersberg Vignoble

The wines served throughout the route come from the wineries of Kaysersberg Vignoble, a commune formed in 2016 by the merger of Kaysersberg, Kientzheim, and Sigolsheim. This exceptional terroir, home to the Grands Crus Schlossberg and Kaefferkopf, produces Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris of great finesse. The gourmet walk is an opportunity to taste them in their natural setting, facing the vines that produced them.

Kaysersberg, Favorite Village of the French

Kaysersberg, voted Favorite Village of the French in 2017, offers an exceptional setting for this gourmet walk. The imperial town, dominated by the ruins of its 13th-century castle, boasts remarkable architectural heritage: half-timbered houses, a fortified bridge, the Sainte-Croix church with its carved altarpiece, and the Constantin fountain. The gourmet walk route passes through this heritage, combining palate pleasure and cultural discovery in one of Alsace's most beautiful villages.

A solidarity event

The profits from the Marche Gourmande fund the activities of KBCA, a historic basketball club in Alsace that competes nationally. This associative and sporting anchoring gives the event a dimension of solidarity and community, driven by the commitment of numerous volunteers who ensure the preparation of the gourmet stops and the supervision of the route.