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A hike with beautiful views. The hike starts on the border ridge between Moselle and Bas-Rhin in the commune of Walscheid. The route takes you along open paths and through wooded areas with views of the Alsace plain, then to the highest point of the route, the Rocher de Mutzig, which offers views of the Vosges mountains to the east, south and west, as well as the Lorraine plateau to the far west.

A walk that follows the first section of the ‘smugglers’ trail’, which was used during the Second World War to smuggle escapees, draft dodgers and patriots from annexed Alsace into occupied France, emerging at Moussey 88. A memorial marking this historical event can be found along the route. At the former Franco-German border, you’ll discover sculptures created by contemporary artists. You’ll also pass through a nature reserve and a quiet zone. On the return leg, you’ll climb the Chatte Pendue; its summit offers breathtaking views of the Donon, the Alsace plain, the Champ du Feu and Climont mountain ranges, and the Hautes Vosges. TheGR®532also takes you to the ruins of Salm Castle, which is currently being restored.