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Albé heritage trail
Tourist office
3.47 mi
+610 ft
-630 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Albé (Bas-Rhin)
This walk is one of seven heritage trails created by the Vallée de Villé.
By following these routes, you will discover the secrets of the villages' heritage as well as the most beautiful places and viewpoints in the Vallée de Villé.
The Albé heritage trail takes you through the most picturesque village in the valley and its vineyards, where you will discover several interesting sights in the commune.
The Ungersberg via Albéville
Visorando Member
9.24 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,192 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Albé (Bas-Rhin)
In Alsatian, Ungersberg means the ‘Mountain of the Hungarians’: the highest sandstone massif in the Val de Villé, situated between the mountains and the Alsatian plain. The ascent and descent of the Ungersberg, along rocky paths, is quite steep; walking poles and good footwear will be a great help. The Club Vosgien has erected the Héring Tower at its summit, offering a sweeping view of the Alsace plain and the neighbouring peaks.
Blanc Noyer circular starting from Villé
12.74 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
Circular mountain bike route featuring a challenging climb to the Col du Banc du Forestier, followed by an easier section towards Le Blanc Noyer. A fast-paced descent towards Lalaye and return to Villé via the cycle path along the River Giessen.
Ungersberg Route
12.87 mi
+1,844 ft
-1,831 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This trail will charm you with its many facets to discover: the Ungersberg massif with its peak rising to 901 metres, the mountain vineyards and the picturesque little village of Albé.
This ride does not require a high level of technical skill but will still be physically demanding.
Regular mountain biking experience is therefore essential to tackle this climb.
Route around Villé
5.19 mi
+627 ft
-617 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the one I use for a trail running event as part of my work. It’s a loop of just under 8 km that’s fairly straightforward if you run regularly.
The advantage of this route is that it can also be done as a family walk. Walking, it takes around 2–2½ hours. This walk will allow you to explore the forest surrounding Villé, which overlooks the villages of Saint-Martin and Maisonsgoutte.
Tour of the Honcourt forest and return along the Giessen
5.03 mi
+666 ft
-666 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is used for the running events we offer throughout the year. It can easily be done on foot or by running, and is accessible to all. You will take wide forest paths, trails, village streets and a cycle path.
Honcourt Castle and the Banc du Forestier Pass
4.90 mi
+709 ft
-705 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely little walk covering a variety of paths. A very pretty view awaits you from the Belle-Vue gazebo.
This route is ideal for trail runners wishing to explore the Villé Valley on foot.
In the Honcourt Forest in Villé
4.97 mi
+745 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk along some lovely paths just above Villé.
Routes cyclables entre Villé et Chatenois
15.96 mi
+676 ft
-705 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Neuve-Église (Bas-Rhin)
Route updated in April 2026 following the completion of the Châtenois bypassA cycle route alternating between roads and cycle paths in the Villé valley, with some lovely views.Route along a departmental road with moderate traffic (from Villé to Neubois).Forest track to La Vancelle.Separate cycle path to Val de Villé, path at the foot of Ortenbourg Castle.Return to the Villé Valley via the “Route du Sel” cycle path through the forest to Saint-Pierre-Bois.Finish via the cycle path alongside the country road to Villé.
Mountain biking around Triembach-au-Val and Albé
10.43 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,257 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A mountain bike route for casual Sunday-morning cyclists...
Villé Valley: between vineyards and orchards
8.77 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant circular walk around Villé, passing through Triembach-au-Val, Albé, a village renowned for its Pinot Noir and beautiful winegrowers' houses, Breitenbach and its orchards, Saint-Martin, the beautiful Honcourt forest, and ending along the Giessen in Villé.
Circular Schrann from Triembach-au-Val
3.36 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A short circular route starting from Triembach-au-Val, taking you to the summit of the Schrann, above Albé, for a beautiful panoramic view.
On leaving the village, the route winds through the forest, then passes through the mountain vineyards of Albé, and ends in the beautiful Bachmatten valley.
Saint-Gilles hill from Triembach-au-Val
9.30 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,427 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
Circular walk starting from Triembach-Au-Val, heading towards Saint-Maurice and climbing the Baerenberg in the forest, then returning via the Saint-Gilles Church, emblematic of the Villé valley, and the village of Saint-Pierre-Bois.
On the heights of Albé
9.74 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk from Triembach-Au-Val, taking us to the heights of Albé and its vineyards.
Superb views of the village of Albé from both sides.
Return via Villé and Bassemberg along the Giessen river.
Schrann Route
4.13 mi
+600 ft
-571 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
Route on the hills above Triembach-au-Val and Villé. This route offers lovely views over the hills of Albé and its vineyards.
Ungersberg Pass – circular Kreuzweg loop – starting from Triembach-au-Val
13.58 mi
+2,346 ft
-2,336 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A route around Albé, passing the memorial to the American aviator Bradford Wikholm, with lovely views over the Villé Valley – a pleasant route with a few gentle climbs that are perfectly manageable. The main challenge lies in the distance. You can stop for a bite to eat at the Col du Kreuzweg, at the Parc Alsace Aventure, during opening hours. This is roughly halfway along the walk. You can also take the opportunity to make a short detour via the centre of Villé.
The Urbeis, Hingrie and Noirceux Passes – The 3 Passes Route
21.97 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,864 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
Tour of the Villé Valley via the D’Urbeis, La Hingrie and Noirceux passes.
A lovely ride through the hills offering some stunning views.
Circular around Saint-Martin, Breitenbach and Maisonsgoutte
8.42 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk in the Villé Valley, starting from Saint-Martin, looping around Breitenbach and returning via Maisonsgoutte.A route mainly in open country, winding through meadows, offering some lovely views of the valley, and ending in the forest.
Circular above Villé
8.93 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,129 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
The Val de Villé Tourist Office publishes very well-produced walking guides. Today, we’re following Trail No. 12, known as the Circuit de la Honel, which takes you through villages and forests with scenic viewpoints and rocky outcrops.This walk is particularly lovely in spring as the orchards are in bloom and the views are still unobstructed, as the forest canopy has not yet fully closed in.A fairly easy walk.
Three Passes Route from Breitenbach
12.37 mi
+2,618 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Bas-Rhin
A walk starting from Breitenbach near Villé, taking you round the massif that overlooks the valley, passing through distinctive spots and offering some magnificent views. Varied woodland, and a few vantage points over the Val de Villé.
Short walk around Breitenbach
3.75 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bas-Rhin
A short family walk around Breitenbach. Beautiful views of the Val de Villé. Numerous benches line the route. Educational information boards about the flora and fauna brighten up the start of the route.
On the heights of Villé
6.55 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bassemberg (Bas-Rhin)
This short hike in the hills above Villé takes us from the River Giessen to theGR®532trail along the ridges, with beautiful views of the Champ du Feu massif on one side and the Col de Fouchy on the other
the other.
The Zundelkopf and the Andlau Waterfall
3.59 mi
+669 ft
-692 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bas-Rhin
This circular walk is a relatively short hike offering the chance to explore the heights of Hohwald without having to cover a long distance. It is particularly suitable for walkers looking for a few hours’ outing in the forest, with a moderate elevation gain and a typically Vosges atmosphere. The route can also make for a good additional walk during a stay in Hohwald or at the Col du Kreuzweg.
The Col de La Charbonnière loop
6.50 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,512 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
A beautiful hike passing through the pass and the Charbonnière inn, where you can recharge your batteries with some good food, before reaching the highest point of the Champ du Feu. On the way back, you will pass by the paragliding launch site with a magnificent view of the Villé valley.
Chaume des Veaux from Kreuzweg pass
3.08 mi
+889 ft
-863 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bas-Rhin
Beautiful snowshoe trek beneath the Champ du Feu from the Col du Kreuzweg. Pass through the Pelage site, a paragliding centre offering a superb view, then through the Chaume des Beaux, a beautiful open space in which to enjoy the sun.
Some "off-track" sections for the sake of fun in the snow but with the option to stay on the marked trails for those who want it.
The Yurt Trail from the Col du Kreuzweg
2.10 mi
+522 ft
-528 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Bas-Rhin
Set amongst woodland and open countryside, this easily accessible walk invites you to discover unspoilt nature and offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Along the way, a few yurts appear discreetly as the path winds round a bend, adding a touch of originality to this peaceful and exotic walk.
Kreutzweg and Charbonnière passes, Tannhütte refuge
7.55 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,909 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
Below the Champ du Feu, this pleasant route descends almost to the entrance of the village of Breitenbach. It is of moderate difficulty with some steep climbs nonetheless, especially the challenging one that ends the hike, but also some lovely descents.Forest tracks and narrow paths, beautiful trees and stunning views, plus a lovely shelter for a mid-route lunch break, feature throughout this route.
Route of the Four Castles starting from Thanvillé
13.59 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,490 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Thanvillé (Bas-Rhin)
The Bernstein estate is a magnificent place where mountain biking is a pleasure. During this ride
you will discover the castles of Thanvillé, Bernstein, Ortenbourg and Ramstein. The views from these castles are generally breathtaking. This route is suitable for all weather conditions and all seasons.
Col du Petit Haut and Le Rocher de la Salière
7.66 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fouchy (Bas-Rhin)
Loop hike starting from Fouchy, through beautiful pine and deciduous forests. Gradual climb to Col du Petit Haut, alternating between paths and trails.
Return via pleasant trails on the slopes of Rougerain and Guichat, with the Rocher de la Salière and the Roche du Cheval Tombé.
The walk ends with part of the heritage trail "Une forêt en pays welsche" (A forest in Welsh country) and the viewpoint at the Fouchy reservoir.
Andlau and Serva Waterfalls and Champ du Feu
9.76 mi
+2,756 ft
-2,733 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
A very beautiful hike featuring two magnificent waterfalls (Andlau and Serva) and passing through Champ du Feu and Chaume des Veaux.The hike is accessible in all seasons. Most of it is in the forest, except for the section at the top of Champ du Feu. Magnificent in autumn and winter.I have rated the difficulty as "difficult" due to the elevation gain, but the hike does not present any technical difficulties.
The Andlau Waterfall, La Vieille Dairy Farm, the Rohrbach Chalet
4.48 mi
+840 ft
-869 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This easy walk takes place mainly in the forest on the heights of Howald. It is highly recommended during hot weather. The meadows at La Vieille Dairy Farm offer a lovely experience in the Vosges mountains. You’ll pass by the Andlau Waterfall.
Le Rocher du Coucou - Le Château du Frankenbourg
9.04 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,326 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Neuve-Église (Bas-Rhin)
This is an unmissable hike in the Villé Valley, which takes you past some unusually shaped rocks (the Cheval Tombé, the Salière and the Roche des Fées) and leads to the Rocher du Coucou with its stunning views of the valley and the Central Alsace plain, as well as the iconic Château du Frankenbourg, which once protected the area.
Le Hohwald
12.99 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
Large circular above Le Hohwald: Neuntelstein Rock, Col de la Rotlach, Champ du Feu, Chaume des Veaux, Col du Kreutzweg, Grande Bellevue, the footbath, etc.
Classified as difficult due to its length, mainly shaded and ideal for hot weather. Numerous viewpoints and pleasant forest passages.
Circular route via the Andlau Waterfall and the Kreuzweg
5.46 mi
+741 ft
-748 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant circular route starting from Hohwald, passing by the Andlau Waterfall and the Kreuzweg.Suitable for an afternoon walk or for part of the day, including lunch at the Kreuzweg farmhouse inn.
La Grande Bellevue from Le Hohwald village
7.76 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,096 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
Hohwald is a bit like our own “Little Switzerland of Alsace”. A distinctly Swiss calm and a sense of tranquillity. The hike takes place mainly on forest roads, paths and trails (around 4 hours, excluding breaks), suitable for families, with lovely views of the village and some nearby peaks such as the Neuntelstein (970 m) and the Ungersberg (901 m). On a clear day, you can see the Haut-Koenigsbourg (757 m) and the Rocher du Coucou (856 m).
Le Champ du Feu from Hohwald
11.32 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,854 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This hike will take you from Hohwald to Champ du Feu and Col de la Charbonnière. There are beautiful views of the Vosges from Crête des Myrtilles.
From Hohwald to the source of the Andlau, the Andlau Waterfall and the Lindenhof
Tourism professional
8.78 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,690 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely walk starting from Hohwald, heading towards the Source de l'Andlau via the Champ du Feu. Then a return route via the beautiful Cascade de l'Andlau and the Lindenhof, where a farmhouse inn offers refreshments. This walk is refreshing in summer; during the heat of the day, you will mostly walk in the shade and be accompanied at times by the murmur of the small stream flowing below.
Mountain biking in the Vosges, Day 4: Hohwald - Chatenois (Part 1)
7.84 mi
+840 ft
-1,558 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the first part of thefourth stage of a seven-day tour of the Alsatian side of the Vosges mountains. Most of the route is on forest roads in good condition. The signage is excellent, consisting of signs with an orange or red mountain bike logo and the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).
Champ du Feu circular tour via Le Howhald and the old dairy farm
11.65 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,070 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful route up to Champ du Feu from Hohwald, as it runs through the heart of the forest and there are no busy roads to cross. If you set off early, you might be lucky enough to spot some wildlife. The route passes by the old dairy farm, a peaceful and quiet spot, before descending via the magnificent Chaume des Veaux. Then, enjoy the stunning viewpoint at Breitenbach, where you might just see paragliders in flight. Finish your hike by returning via Grande Bellevue.
Route du Champ du Feu
6.36 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Belmont (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
Discover this accessible and charming route at Champ du Feu, in the heart of the Vosges. Covering 10.22 km, this moderate walk takes you through varied landscapes, combining lush forests, shaded paths and unobstructed views. You’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the plain – ideal for lovers of nature and tranquillity.
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