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- Location: Plaine-de-Walsch (57870)
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Hanau Pond - Falkenstein and Waldeck Castles
The castles of Hanau - The Erbsenfels arch.
Le Grand Rougimont-Chte Turquestein-Roche aux fées
A magnificent hike, with no major difficulties apart from access to the Grand Rougimont - the ruins of Turquestein Castle - the fairy rock and the boundary stone trail, which will take you back to the Middle Ages.
Moderator's addition on 23/08/2021: This hike will soon be prohibited as it is on private property. See the comments at the bottom of this page
Grauftal - La Petite Pierre
The cave dwellings of Grauftal and the castle of La Petite Pierre.
Lake Pierre Percée – Discovering the battles of the Great War
Discover an artificial lake that supplies water to the cooling system of the Cattenom nuclear power station. The battles of the Great War near Celles-sur-Plaine.
Discover unusual sites starting from Walscheid
Walscheid, a picturesque village at the gateway to the Vosges, is well worth a visit. There are many hiking trails, including this one, which takes in a wealth of attractions such as the Gallo-Roman cemetery, the ruins of Heidenschloss, the Durrenberg promontory and the Saint Léon cave.
La Hoube - Geissfels - Ochsenstein
Between Lorraine and Alsace on the ridges of the Northern Vosges. A hike in the hills with views of the Lorraine plateau (the Sarrebourg region) and the Alsace plain (Molsheim).
Hellert - Cave dwellings - Sickertkopf
The Dabo region is a magnificent green setting with a few villages located on the heights of the Vosges mountains. Starting from Hellert, you will discover the Chapel of St Fridolin with its baptistery, the Pfannenfels and Sickerkopf rocks, which offer a magnificent view of Dabo and its rock, the St Martin border marker and finally the troglodyte houses.
The Troglodyte Houses - Ghost Rock from Haselbourg
A pleasant hike that will allow you to discover the cave dwellings of Haselbourg and the Geisterfels rock barrier while admiring magnificent landscapes.
Hultehouse - Grafenstein Castle - Saint Vit - Wasserwald
A beautiful walk on the slopes of the Zorn Valley, where you will discover breathtaking landscapes, the ruins of Greifenstein Castle, the Saint-Vit cave and the Gallo-Roman site of Wasserwald.
Actual elevation gain: 534 m.
Wackenberg Tower
A pleasant short walk suitable for the whole family around Wackenberg, with an elevation gain of less than 100 metres.
Col de la Schleif - Schneeberg - Urstein - Hengst
Circuit around one of the highest peaks in the Northern Vosges, with magnificent landscapes on both sides (Lorraine and Alsace).
A 360° view around the Rock of Dabo
Starting from an old mill in the hollow of a valley, set off to discover the magnificent Dabo Rock. As you hike, you will see it from different angles. You will be charmed by the magnificent landscapes and local heritage.
Between Neuwiller-lès-Saverne and La Petite Pierre
In the Neuwiller-lès-Saverne - Weiterswiller - La Petite Pierre triangle, discover a Buddhist temple, the Grotte d'Amour (Cave of Love), Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle.
Saint-Quirin and its archaeological sites (long version)
Saint-Quirin, one of the most beautiful villages in France, founded before the 10th century, is also an important Celtic site with several archaeological sites. This hike will allow you to discover them.
From Bonne Fontaine to the Saint-Michel Chapel
Discover caves and two pilgrimage sites in the Northern Vosges. A long hike with elevation gain.
On the slopes of the River Zorn between Harreberg and Dabo
A beautiful hike that will allow you to discover sites, rocks and landscapes between the slopes of the Zorn Valley.
From the Col de la Schleif to the meeting point of the Spitzberg and the Hengst
This is a very beautiful hike starting from the Col de la Schleif, which will allow you to discover the Rocher du Dabo from the surrounding peaks. A shorter version of the route is also possible.
The land of ponds: Gondrexange Pond
Route of hiking in the Sarrebourg region's lake district: discover the Gondrexange Lake.
The land of ponds: Etang du Stock
This route around one of the largest ponds in the Moselle department (750 hectares) will allow you to discover the freshwater flora and fauna around the Étang du Stock.
Some unusual places around Saverne
A walk through the ages to discover some beautiful sites on the heights of Saverne – ancient road – Sainte Barbe Chapel – Saint Michel Chapel – Celtic oppidum – Daubenschlag with the ruins of Warthenberg Castle.
Exploring the Dabo region: the Sickertkopf
Set off to explore the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a major historical site from Celtic, Roman and medieval times.
Discovering the Dabo region: the Table de la Paie and the Jaegerhof
Set off to explore the sights around the Dabo rock, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
The Chapel of Saint Fridolin and the Cave of the Francs-Tireurs
Set off to explore the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
Discovering the Dabo region: the Saint-Martin boundary stone
Set off to explore the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site. Magnificent trails, druidic stones and cosmo-telluric waves, valley floors where streams and rivers meander.
The Spiztberg
Discover the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. A short climb takes you to the Backofenfelsen rock, which offers a memorable view. Forest paths and trails take you up to the highest points of the Dabo forest.
Discover the Dabo region: the god Baldur
Set off to discover the sights around the Rock of Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. This hike around the Ballerstein massif offers a concentration of the most beautiful sights: remarkable rocks and sandstone cliffs, views of coniferous forests and the surrounding villages, and bucolic trails rich in history and legends. You will enter the kingdom of Baldur, the Celtic god of light.
The Rock of the Dabo region
Set off to discover the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. The Rock of Dabo is a must-see site in the commune. From its height of 664 metres, it offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the Hautes Vosges Gréseuses, stretching from the Alsace plain to the east, the Vosges mountains to the south and the Lorraine plateau to the north-east.
Discover the Pays de Dabo: cave dwellings and the Roman fort
Discover the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. This walk takes you to two sites whose history (both ancient and more recent) is closely linked to their unusual geographical location.
Saint-Quirin and its archaeological sites short version
Saint-Quirin, one of the most beautiful villages in France, founded before the 10th century, is also an important Celtic site with several archaeological sites. This hike will help you discover them.
The Valley of the Lock Keepers - the Rock Trail - the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle
Discover the Lutzelbourg region as you walk along the valley of the lock keepers and then up to the heights on the rocky path to reach the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle