Colroy-la-Roche

Colroy-la-Roche

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownColroy-la-Roche
Insee code67076
Postcode67420
Latitude48.3896870
Longitude7.1824060
AltitudeFrom 422 to 730 meters
Surface8.18 km²
Population483 inhabitants
Density59 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelRanrupt at 2.2 km (2 min)
Chief townStrasbourg (at 61 km, 53 min)Saint-Blaise-la-Roche at 2.3 km (2 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinPlaine at 4.1 km (5 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The village is mentioned for the first time in 607-608 as the Collerinse. In 1360, the village is named for the first time in the 17th century and Colroy, Koenigsberg means "king of the hill." After being decimated and destroyed during the Thirty Years War, the village was repopulated by people from Switzerland and Montbéliard in 1660. In 1790, the town is linked to the Township of Saales. Colroy-la-Roche became German in 1871. The village becomes German during the Second World War.

Colroy-la-Roche is located on the border of Alsace and the Vosges, a region that has retained its former glory, at the foot of "Field of Fire", which rises to an altitude of 1100 m.

This friendly town has a timeless tranquility, in a green region remained intact. It's fun to stroll around the square and park in the village rewarded for its flowers (2 flowers in the competition of cities and villages in bloom). Discover the magnificent marked hiking trails that are suitable for both leisure for pleasant hiking and sports enthusiasts made.


SIGHTSEEING

At a place called the tanks, located 1.5 km from the village, the trail of the forest of Upper Bruche, thematic route 1800 meters, invites you to discover nature by a path through the woods, marked consoles reading and teaching apparatus and games that will arouse the interest of small and larger strollers. It passes through varied ambiances purely forest (coniferous forest, beech-fir) or open (prairie game, pond, pasture).

Nearby, the beehive-school Colroy-la-Roche an opportunity to discover the "nature lovers" beekeepers are Colroy visitors share their enthusiasm for the world of bees during a visit that led to the heart of the hive. A permanent exhibition of old tools of beekeepers, cleverly staged a useful complement to this discovery.

Habitat typical house type Upper Bruche Valley, old farm-type piece.

Church of St. Nicolas: Baroque altars come from the Mont Sainte-Odile.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The castle of Roche Bellefosse.

The sawmill "High Iron" Ranrupt.

The archaeological site and the path of the Donon.

The Memorial of Alsace Moselle Schirmeck.

Struthof and the European Centre of Deported Resistance.

The Museum at Oberlin Waldersbach.

Museum of Traditions in Neuville-la-Roche.

The paths of poetry and in The Mennonite Heritage Broque.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Cellar tour and wine tastingLocal flavoursFreeRodern (22 km)
Tour and tasting at the Bott Frères cellars Local flavoursFreeRibeauvillé (25 km)
Hike without luggage from hotel to hotelNature and the outdoors562 €Lapoutroie (26 km)

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WEATHER
Thursday 23 May
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Min. -4°C - Max. 7°C
Friday 24 May
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Saturday 25 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Cheneaudière - Relais & Châteaux  
9.4
Colroy-la-Roche
Nestled in the heart of the Vosges, in the ruins of the Château de la Roche, the Hostellerie La Cheneaudière is an invitation to relax in a green setting. The luxury and elegance of...
Located in Colroy-la-Roche62 € per person 
Neuhauser  
8.8
Schirmeck
The semi-gourmet restaurant Neuhauser located in Schirmeck, offers a rustic and gourmet getaway in a bucolic setting, surrounded by nature. The framework is simple and displays pastel...
Located 7.3 km from Colroy-la-Roche42 € per person 
A la Bonne Franquette  
8.9
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Villé
Located in the pretty village of Villé A la Bonne Franquette invites you to a gourmet break in a typical Alsatian. This beautiful house offers a timbered interior combining chic and...
Located 10.3 km from Colroy-la-Roche22 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres et tables d'hôtes de Salm    
9.7
La Broque
The Principality of Salm, located 640 m above sea level, between forests and rivers cascading, Françoise and Alain welcome you in the middle of nature. Discover the old school of Salm...
Located 7.9 km from Colroy-la-Roche48 € the double room 
Aux plaisirs simples    
9.7
Moussey
In a quiet village, on the ground floor of the house owners, a family room (1 bed for 2 people and 2 beds 1 person) with adjoining lounge and a bedroom upstairs with lounge, await....
Located 12.7 km from Colroy-la-Roche48 € the double room 
Chambres et table d'hôtes l'Altenberg    
9
Neubois
At the heart of the valley of Villé, between Colmar and Strasbourg, discover our room and breakfast charm. Richarde and Jean-Marie welcome you in their five comfortable rooms, where...
Located 14.7 km from Colroy-la-Roche60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte Le Sauvageon  
10
Plaine
Located within a pleasant landscape, offering a lovely view on the mountains and forest. The lodging can accomodate until 6 peoples. Arranged on the 2nd floor of the house of the owner,...
Located 3.7 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 245 € to 371 € per week 
Résidence La Rubanerie
La Broque
Need to get fresh ideas, envies to be cherished, come to discover what the hosts of La Rubanerie, in La Claquette in the High Valley of Bruche propose to you. Situated in a park of...
Located 8.1 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 313 € to 330 € per week 
Gîte et studio Meyer, Alsace
Lalaye
Private Swimmingpool. Cottage (5 persons) or studio (2 persons) located in the Val de Villé, village Lalaye southern flank. Cottage available from April to October, the studio throughout...
Located 9.1 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 280 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Haut-koenigsbourg    
9.2
Lièpvre
In the shade of various species of trees, camping in Upper koenigsbourg you to spend a stay in a large protected environment, a haven of peace and calm rewarded in 2004 with a 3rd prize...
Located 15.3 km from Colroy-la-Roche11.50 € per day 
Camping lefébure orbey    
9.2
Orbey
The Lefébure camp-site is in orbey, small town of 3600 inhabitants located in the valley of Kaysersberg, just near the Vosges. Our town of medium mountains is a real paradise for the...
Located 29 km from Colroy-la-RocheFrom 8.60 € to 9.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hostellerie La Cheneaudière     
8.8
Colroy-la-Roche
Set in the Bruche Valley, close to the Alsace Wine Route, this hotel offers refined and modern rooms overlooking the forests or the mountains. The Hostellerie La Cheneaudière features...
Located in Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 116 €
Hôtel La Belle Vue     
7.8
Saulxures
Located in the heart of Alsace, Hotel La Belle Vue offers a warm and friendly welcome in a modern house boasting a stunning architecture, at the edge of a forest. This cosy and contemporary...
Located 3.9 km from Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 96 €
Auberge Hazemann    
8.5
Belmont
Located in Belmont and surrounded by the forest of the Massif du Champ du Feu, this hotel offers a variety of self-catering accommodation and a restaurant with a terrace offering panoramic...
Located 6 km from Colroy-la-RocheRoom from 90 €

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