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The Alsatian Colorado
Visorando Member
4.35 mi
+427 ft
-407 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Roppeviller (Moselle)
Why is it called the Alsatian Colorado... when it's just across the border in Germany? Our German neighbours call it the Altschlossfelsen or "Old Castle Cliffs". In any case, this easy horse ride between France and Germany, with no major difficulties or steep slopes, allows you to discover this beautiful pink sandstone rock formation, hidden among the vegetation.A short, easy hike, ideal for families with children who enjoy walking.
The rocks of Roppeviller
3.41 mi
+354 ft
-348 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roppeviller (Moselle)
A breathtaking walk that will make you feel like you're travelling at the foot of the Grand Canyon.
A place to visit again and again, attracting many hikers, this is a beautiful family hike with plenty of tables for picnicking in the shade of the trees.
Hanau Pond - Falkenstein and Waldeck Castles
9.33 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,083 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Éguelshardt (Moselle)
The castles of Hanau - The Erbsenfels arch.
Rochers de la Fraze and Croix Saint-Clément
5.54 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Dornot (Moselle)
A lovely walk in the hills above Metz. Discover an old limestone quarry and enjoy panoramic views of the Moselle valley and the Croix Saint Clément.
Discover the Dabo region: the god Baldur
4.88 mi
+699 ft
-686 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
La Hoube - Geissfels - Ochsenstein
7.82 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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).
The Colorado of Bitcherland from Haspelschiedt
8.23 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,135 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Haspelschiedt (Moselle)
A beautiful walk in the Northern Vosges to discover the Colorado of Bitcherland.
Discover unusual sites starting from Walscheid
10.01 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,125 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
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.
The Valley of the Lock Keepers - the Rock Trail - the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle
9.20 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,342 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Garrebourg (Moselle)
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
The large lock at Réchicourt
7.24 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Réchicourt-le-Château (Moselle)
This circuit will introduce you to an industrial and urban area of Lorraine that has been recognised as a historic monument and protected heritage site since 2014.
You will also follow the Marne-Rhine Canal and six of its former locks, now replaced by a single lock known as "la grande écluse" (the big lock).
A bucolic walk that combines wooded and aquatic environments.
Discover the Pays de Dabo: cave dwellings and the Roman fort
6.70 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,017 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
Le Grand Rougimont-Chte Turquestein-Roche aux fées
10.00 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,220 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Turquestein-Blancrupt (Moselle)
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
A 360° view around the Rock of Dabo
10.29 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,854 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
Saint-Quirin and its archaeological sites short version
7.42 mi
+886 ft
-860 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quirin (Moselle)
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 Rock of the Dabo region
3.44 mi
+728 ft
-725 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
Around Saulny, Plesnois and Norroy-le-Veneur
6.91 mi
+902 ft
-876 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
Ten kilometres from Metz, enjoy this walk along the banks of the Moselle through woods, orchards and vineyards.
Corny Jouy on foot
5.31 mi
+112 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Corny-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
A pleasant and easy walk along the Moselle and then through the woods on a well-maintained path.
Mont Saint-Quentin - The little loop
5.88 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Scy-Chazelles (Moselle)
Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the heights of Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from the Col de Lessy. Cross the plateau to the Saint-Georges farm, then Vazelle, and return via Lessy
The Spiztberg
8.86 mi
+981 ft
-961 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
Quartzite Trail
7.51 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montenach (Moselle)
(!) Please note that, following various reports, it appears that this hike is temporarily unavailable due to:
- works in the town of Sierck,
- temporary closure of the return route due to a fungus attacking the trees.
An update will be published once the path is accessible again.
This hike offers magnificent views of the Moselle valley, the Stromberg and Sierck Castle.
Col de la Schleif - Schneeberg - Urstein - Hengst
11.28 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,185 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
Circuit around one of the highest peaks in the Northern Vosges, with magnificent landscapes on both sides (Lorraine and Alsace).
Hultehouse - Grafenstein Castle - Saint Vit - Wasserwald
10.91 mi
+1,969 ft
-1,975 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hultehouse (Moselle)
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.
The Charlemagne Spring
7.31 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hubert (Moselle)
A circuit in the heart of nature where, according to legend, Charlemagne made a spring gush forth from under his horse's hoof and then built a chapel on the site of the current Rabas chapel.
Ponds, castles, forests and sandstone cliffs starting from Hanau Pond
10.17 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,325 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Philippsbourg (Moselle)
Magnificent hike on the forest paths around Hanau Pond. Visit the ruins of Falkenstein, Rothenburg and Waldeck Castles, passing by the splendid sandstone arch of Erbsenfelsen.
Mont Saint-Quentin - The big loop
10.27 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Scy-Chazelles (Moselle)
Loop around Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from Col de Lessy, through the villages of Lorry and Vigneules, via Ferme Saint-Maurice, Notre-Dame du Gros Chêne and Châtel-Saint-Germain.
Nature and heritage around Châtel-Saint-Germain
8.47 mi
+853 ft
-850 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Germain (Moselle)
A superb walk in the woods of Châtel-Saint-Germain and Rozérieulles.
Walk through the enchanting ruins on the heights of Châtel, pass by the Jeanne d'Arc and François de Guise Fortified Groups built by the Germans, and admire the magnificent Hêtre des Batailles (Battle Beech) and a few graves from the 1870 war.
The banks of the Moselle to the south of Metz
10.46 mi
+669 ft
-669 ft
5h 25
Easy
Departure from Jouy-aux-Arches (Moselle)
A beautiful circuit along the Mosel through the charming villages bordering it, namely:
Jouy-aux-Arches, Corny-sur-Moselle, Novéant-sur-Moselle, Dornot and Ancy-sur-Moselle.
Villages of the Moselle Valley and 2nd-century Roman aqueduct
7.02 mi
+584 ft
-577 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ars-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Part of the hike takes place in the forest, offering beautiful views of the Moselle valley.
The Troglodyte Houses - Ghost Rock from Haselbourg
8.30 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,526 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
A pleasant hike that will allow you to discover the cave dwellings of Haselbourg and the Geisterfels rock barrier while admiring magnificent landscapes.
On the heights of Marieulles and Vezon
6.53 mi
+896 ft
-866 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Marieulles (Moselle)
Enjoy beautiful views of the Seille Valley.
GPS or Visorando app useful
Tour of Fort Saint-Blaise
4.84 mi
+512 ft
-505 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Augny (Moselle)
A short, mostly shaded walk on the hill overlooking the pretty village of Augny.
Sierk-les-Bains and Schengen, land of the Three Borders
6.68 mi
+541 ft
-545 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sierck-les-Bains (Moselle)
A circular walk in the Three Borders region and the Moselle wine country.The route runs alongside the Moselle before crossing it and climbing up into the woods above Schengen (Luxembourg). Beautiful views of the valley, vineyards and villages of Perl (Germany), Apach and Sierk.
The Chapel of Saint Fridolin and the Cave of the Francs-Tireurs
7.59 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
Set off to explore the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
Ramstein Castle from the start at Baerenthal Pond
7.53 mi
+715 ft
-699 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Baerenthal (Moselle)
A very beautiful and pleasant walk in warm weather as it is mostly shaded. Discover Ramstein Castle, Baerenthal Pond and the lake where the more motivated can take a dip at the end of the walk!
Discover the Grand Stock via the Cornée des Rèthes and the Rhodes Forest
5.01 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Rhodes (Moselle)
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.
The large greenhouses and ponds of Saint-Rémy
5.12 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Maxe (Moselle)
Circular passing along the Saint-Rémy ponds, the La Maxe greenhouses and the EDF thermal power plant.
Discovering the Dabo region: the Table de la Paie and the Jaegerhof
7.10 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
Set off to explore the sights around the Dabo rock, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
Nature and heritage around Gorze
4.87 mi
+676 ft
-686 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gorze (Moselle)
Between nature and heritage, cross the Graoully Forest, descend into the "Fond de la Gueule", discover the mysterious Saint-Clément Chapel and its altar, small cliffs, the Rocher de la Pucelle, and end your walk at the Benedictine abbey of Gorze and its abbey palace.
Lutzelbourg Castle from Phalsbourg
7.94 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Phalsbourg (Moselle)
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.
The legendary rocks of Ballerstein, Sickert and Dabo
9.50 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,883 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
As you walk along these superb paths lined with remarkable sandstone cliffs, you enter the mysterious land of the Dabo region, which has been marked by a strong Celtic presence.
The remarkable sites of Ballerstein, the territory of Baldur, the Celtic god of light, Sickert and Dabo bring together a large number of geological curiosities, traversed by shady, bucolic paths and alternating with several magnificent panoramas.
A tour of Metz
5.08 mi
+72 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Metz (Moselle)
Starting from the beautiful central station, you will pass through Gallo-Roman Metz, Medieval Metz, Royal Metz, Imperial Metz and 21st-century Metz. You will discover Saint-Étienne Cathedral and its 6,000 m² of stained glass windows. The Musée de la Cour d'Or with its Gallo-Roman baths in situ. You will discover Metz as you have never seen it before and as I love it.
Mazagran farm - Arnaville limestone grassland (Rudemont)
6.62 mi
+748 ft
-741 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Observe the Gorzia valley, cross the Bayonville woods to the Mazagran farm, and admire the Rupt de Mad and Moselle valleys from the top of the Rudemont hill.
Saint-Quirin and its archaeological sites (long version)
11.28 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,391 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quirin (Moselle)
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.
The land of ponds: Gondrexange Pond
10.74 mi
+135 ft
-141 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Languimberg (Moselle)
Route of hiking in the Sarrebourg region's lake district: discover the Gondrexange Lake.
Two castles and peat bogs starting from the Étang de Hanau
7.95 mi
+791 ft
-801 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Philippsbourg (Moselle)
A superb hike through the forest, mainly starting from the Étang de Hanau, passing by the Étang de Lieschbach, Falkenstein Castle, Waldeck Castle and the peat bogs.
Circular around Lutzelbourg and the Plan Incliné
12.57 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,545 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lutzelbourg (Moselle)
It's a fairly long route of just over 20 km, which can be done on foot or by trail running.These 20 km offer a wealth of diversity, including trails, an abandoned canal, landscapes, rocks, tunnels and a castle.A route that is well worth exploring. If it is too long, it is quite easy to split it into two parts.Although the route is long, it is fairly easy to follow. Most of the paths used are marked by the Club Vosgien.
Stromberg circular
2.23 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Contz-les-Bains (Moselle)
A beautiful circular starting from the village of Contz-les-Bains to the summit of Stromberg, which overlooks the Moselle and faces Sierck and its medieval castle.
From the Col de la Schleif to the meeting point of the Spitzberg and the Hengst
10.60 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,493 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
A history of water in Norroy-le-Veneur
3.78 mi
+322 ft
-344 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Norroy-le-Veneur (Moselle)
Water is omnipresent in Norroy-le-Veneur: wash houses, Fontaine aux Chênes, Moulin aux Prés. The fortified church and Highland cows are also worth a detour.
Hellert - Cave dwellings - Sickertkopf
11.90 mi
+2,047 ft
-2,047 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
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.
More walks in Moselle
Select an area below:
- Abreschviller
- Alsting
- Argancy
- Arry
- Ars-sur-Moselle
- Augny
- Baerenthal
- Bambiderstroff
- Bellange
- Bitche
- Chambrey
- Charleville-sous-Bois
- Château-Salins
- Château-Voué
- Châtel-Saint-Germain
- Contz-les-Bains
- Corny-sur-Moselle
- Dabo
- Danne-et-Quatre-Vents
- Delme
- Dieuze
- Dornot
- Éguelshardt
- Etzling
- Falck
- Féy
- Flocourt
- Garrebourg
- Glatigny (Moselle)
- Gorze
- Grémecey
- Hagondange
- Hanviller
- Harreberg
- Haspelschiedt
- Hayange
- Hesse
- Hestroff
- Hultehouse
- Jouy-aux-Arches
- Juville
- Kœnigsmacker
- La Maxe
- Langatte
- Languimberg
- Le Ban-Saint-Martin
- Longeville-lès-Metz
- Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold
- Lorry-lès-Metz
- Lutzelbourg
- Manderen
- Marieulles
- Marsal
- Maxstadt
- Metz
- Metzeresche
- Moncourt
- Montenach
- Montigny-lès-Metz
- Morhange
- Mouterhouse
- Moyeuvre-Grande
- Norroy-le-Veneur
- Novéant-sur-Moselle
- Ogy
- Peltre
- Phalsbourg
- Philippsbourg
- Pierrevillers
- Plaine-de-Walsch
- Plappeville
- Réchicourt-le-Château
- Rhodes
- Rombas
- Roppeviller
- Rozérieulles
- Saint-Avold
- Saint-Hubert
- Saint-Julien-lès-Metz
- Saint-Louis
- Saint-Quirin
- Sarralbe
- Saulny
- Scy-Chazelles
- Servigny-lès-Sainte-Barbe
- Sierck-les-Bains
- Spicheren
- Sturzelbronn
- Talange
- Thionville
- Tincry
- Turquestein-Blancrupt
- Varize (Moselle)
- Vasperviller
- Vaux (Moselle)
- Vic-sur-Seille
- Vigy
- Walscheid
- Wœlfling-lès-Sarreguemines
- Xanrey
- Xocourt