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Sarralbe walks
Circular route along the Grands Chênes and Knopp forest roads and the canal path
Circular route on varied terrain (forest, country lanes, canal bank) offering the chance to discover:
- a forest ranger’s house built of pink sandstone, with its arboretum and observation point,
- bunkers dating from the Second World War with views across the whole of the Albe valley,
- a 10th-century chapel and a military cemetery,
- a bridge over the coal-mining canal, built before 1867.
The return leg of the circular route follows the canal.
Woelfling - Wiesviller via the wind turbines
A beautiful walk to discover the Woelfling wind farm.
Towards the Ermerich Forest and back via the Roman road
Starting from Etzling, this very picturesque walk crosses meadows and woodland before finally taking a path – known as the ‘Ancienne Voie Romaine’ – lined with hedgerows. According to some historians, this is in fact a road built under Louis XIV at the time of the conquest of the territory stretching as far as the Rhine.
Alsting to Spicheren circular loop
An easy hike through the forests of Alsting, Saarbrücken and Spicheren. The route passes through historic sites where major battles of the 1870 war took place. It also passes military cemeteries from the 1939–1945 and 1870 wars.
Circular historical loop on the heights of Spicheren - Path of Remembrance
A Franco-German trail that will take you on a journey of discovery through the remains of the Second World War, back to ancient times as you cross a Celtic oppidum, and to a battlefield from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.
Tour of the Simon Quarry
A tarmac path leads to the former Simon Quarry, whose sand was used to fill in tunnels at the bottom of the coal mine.
At the bottom of the quarry, a lake has formed; the water level is gradually rising, allowing the natural environment to reclaim the area.
Circular Winterberg to Birenberg and Insect Trail in La Petite Pierre
A lovely, undulating walk through the woodland, not particularly difficult, between Rocher Blanc and Rocher du Corbeau, returning via the Chemin des Insectes.
Around La Petite-Pierre
In the magnificent setting of the Northern Vosges, this is a short, easy walk that makes for a very enjoyable day out.
Loop starting from La Petite-Pierre
A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!
Short tour starting from Petite-Pierre
This is an easy, short walk around La Petite-Pierre with a lovely view of the castle from the Rocher Blanc
But be careful, there is a slight incline!
Route de découverte de la Petite Pierre
La Petite Pierre is a small village situated in the Northern Vosges. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, its historic centre, known as Staedtel, encapsulates everything a medieval Alsatian town has to offer: a castle, picturesque narrow streets, a medieval atmosphere, and charming houses... This circular walk also takes you to visit the suburb north of the old town, as far as the Napoleonic bench.
Walk from Graufthal to Rocher des Païens
A forest walk in the Northern Vosges mountains of Alsace Bossue, where you can discover all the charms of this mountain range with a must-see stop at the Rocher des Païens and a return to the troglodyte houses of Graufthal.
Grauftal - La Petite Pierre
The cave dwellings of Grauftal and the castle of La Petite Pierre.
Route around La Petite Pierre via Rocher des Païens and Rocher Blanc
A very pleasant walk, mainly through woodland with some lovely views. Well worth doing in summer when the weather is warm!
Tour of the Étang du Stock via the Three Bridges
This is a 7.5 km route that alternates between forest paths, canal walks, pondside walks and even an urban section. The elevation gain is very low, and the paths are well maintained and passable even in rainy weather. There are also picnic areas and benches where you can rest. This short hike is ideal for families and presents no difficulty.
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.
Discover the Grand Stock via the Cornée des Rèthes and the Rhodes Forest
Easy hike along the edge of the Étang du Stock (750 ha) starting from the picturesque little tourist village of Rhodes (Moselle). Passing through the reeds and beautiful oak forests of the Pays des Étangs, you can see the sailboats and motorboats criss-crossing the lake on fine summer days.
From Oberhof to Bonne Fontaine: rock, sculptures and cave
A beautiful, undulating walk towards the chapel and spring at Bonne Fontaine, following the route of seven sandstone steles sculpted by Claude Metzmeyer from Saverne. On the way there, you will pass by the Rocher de la Bande Noire and, on the way back, by the Grotte des Amoureux.
Circular to Oberhof via Schiertorfelsen, Graufthal and Weyerstell fountain
This circular starting from Oberhof is not particularly difficult and allows you to discover some unusual places, including the cave dwellings of Grauthal and the Schiertorfelsen.
Walk around Oberhof
This walk through the woods, on paths or forest roads, apart from a steep climb to the Grotte des Hussards, is easily manageable for families.
The Phalsbourg Forest and Lutzelbourg Castle
A walk starting from Phalsbourg, a town fortified by Vauban, which will take us to the village of Hultehouse and Lutzelbourg Castle.
Lutzelbourg Castle from Phalsbourg
This hike takes you to Lutzelbourg Castle with its view of the village of Lutzelbourg and its "Canal de la Marne au Rhin".
A mixture of forest paths, trails through the woods and across fields. There is a little tarmac, however, for crossing the villages.
From Bonne Fontaine to the Saint-Michel Chapel
Discover caves and two pilgrimage sites in the Northern Vosges. A long hike with elevation gain.
Route in the Warndt Forest in Saarland near Warndtweier
Very well-signposted paths in the Warndt Forest (Saarland), a few kilometres from Creutzwald. You’ll follow the Hugenaux Trail, which crosses this German section.
The paths are made of schist with patches of sand, then there is a forest road and some stonier paths (small gravel). You will also use a section of the Nordicpark.
The paths are always at right angles to one another, so it is difficult to get lost.
Around the Col de Saverne
A lovely circular walk starting from the Col de Saverne, passing by the Rocher du Faucon, the wildlife footbridge, the Rocher des Dames, the Chapelle Saint-Michel, the Chapelle Sainte-Barbe, the Rocher Gustave Orth and the Rocher du Sanglier.