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Discovering the heritage around Dannemarie
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9.64 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dannemarie (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
You’ll discover Dannemarie’s monuments and the surrounding countryside, with a beautiful view of the Ballersdorf viaduct and, further afield, the Sundgau and the Vosges. At the end of the walk, you’ll admire the Relais Nautique along the Rhône–Rhine Canal, followed by the former Gilardoni tile works.
Walk of the little huts in Chavanatte
4.67 mi
+98 ft
-69 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chavanatte (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely walk in the Sundgau region at Chavanatte, 20 km south-east of Belfort. You’ll discover beautiful scenery along the Suarcine and magnificent half-timbered houses.
This walk is easily accessible to all and can be split into three circular routes.
It is signposted.
Sundgau circuit in Friesen-Ueberstrass
4.81 mi
+236 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Friesen (Haut-Rhin)
Friesen boasts an exceptional array of half-timbered houses built between 1499 and 1876. Thanks to meticulous inventory work, the walk allows you to see many reminders of a rural world that disappeared forever after the Second World War. A country lane then leads to the Notre-Dame de Grünenwald chapel and Ueberstrass, following in the footsteps of the Knights of Malta.
From Montreux-Vieux to Montreux-Châteaux via Reppe and Fontaine
19.29 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Montreux-Vieux (Haut-Rhin)
This is a long, completely flat walk that straddles the Franche-Comté and Alsace regions. It is a challenging walk due to its length, but it offers the chance to see many points of interest such as the Marnière and Belle Île ponds, the Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine Chapel, the Tilleul de Turenne, the Petit-Croix Church and, finally, the Sainte-Catherine Chapel and the feudal motte of Montreux-Château. The entire walk alternates between woodland, villages and countryside.
Sundgau Route: the Carspach loop
7.68 mi
+361 ft
-354 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Carspach (Haut-Rhin)
Fancy a stroll through the woods for a few hours? This route is perfect for you.
Although it’s not difficult, it still lets you discover some of the “secrets” of this part of the Sundgau and make the most of a lovely time spent outdoors.
Chavannes-sur-l'Étang pond trail
6.27 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chavannes-sur-l'Étang (Haut-Rhin)
A superb hike on the border between Belfort and Haut Rhin. You will discover a landscape of countryside and forests with magnificent ponds. As a bonus, there is a discovery trail with information panels about the trees of our region.
Circular walk around the castle mound at Montreux-Château
6.59 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montreux-Château (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely walk starting in Montreux-Château, located 15 km east of Belfort.
A pretty village with a chapel built near the site of a motte-and-bailey castle. You’ll discover a rural landscape with views of the Swiss Jura.
The walk passes the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915.
This walk is signposted.
Sundgau route: the forgotten bunkers
8.59 mi
+443 ft
-449 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Hirtzbach (Haut-Rhin)
A hike starting from Hirtzbach that passes through Largitzen and Heimersdorf.
There are many remnants of theFirst World War along the route.
Sundgau route: between woods and ponds
9.89 mi
+600 ft
-597 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hirtzbach (Haut-Rhin)
A hike through the beautiful Sundgau forests dotted with ponds, with no major difficulties except for the walking time.
There are many places to stop for a snack along the route.
Circular Courlis and Rhône-Rhine Canal
7.77 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montreux-Château (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A pleasant hike in Montreux-Château, 15 km east of Belfort.
It will allow you to discover some very pretty villages:
- Autrage and Novillard with their pretty half-timbered houses.
- Petit-Croix with the Pégoud monument.
- Montreux-Château with its beautiful chapel and the motte castrale, the remains of a medieval castle.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
Sundgau circuit in Hirtzbach
5.34 mi
+413 ft
-404 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hirtzbach (Haut-Rhin)
Hirtzbach is well worth a visit. The castle, English park and opulent residences of Unterdorf are neatly lined up on either side of the stream, whose banks are beautifully flowered in summer. Along the way, a rural and wooded detour leads to the site of the vanished village of Sankt-Glückern and the Landfürstenweyer, the Princes' Pond, with its still waters.
Sundgau route: Balschwiller-Gildwiller
4.51 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Balschwiller (Haut-Rhin)
For geologists, this part of the Sundgau facing the Porte de Bourgogne is called the Fossé de Dannemarie. The landscape is gently undulating, with only one wooded hill emerging. At its summit stands the church of Gildwiller, where gazes and prayers converge.
The Marnière circular in Foussemagne
4.11 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Foussemagne (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This is a very pretty hike that will allow you to discover a charming village and its suburbs, an old synagogue and an "Arromanches" type bridge. It passes near the Porte d'Alsace area with the Fosses discovery trail, where you will learn to recognise the trees of our region. Not to mention the Étang de la Marnière, a vast wetland with flora and fauna to discover.
The hike is signposted.
Sundgau route: around the Illberg
5.01 mi
+440 ft
-449 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Altkirch (Haut-Rhin)
An easy walk that allows you to take in the forest air.
Not far from Altkirch town centre, there are some beautiful views and the Erlen pond, where you can sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Walk from Normanvillars to Boron, Grosne and Vellescot
6.91 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boron (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A family-friendly hike to discover the culture and nature of a region full of surprises.
The route is marked with red discs.
The Tour des Deux Seppois
4.99 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Seppois-le-Bas (Haut-Rhin)
A route inviting you to explore the two neighbouring villages of Seppois-le-Bas and Seppois-le-Haut. You will also enjoy sections through the forest, including the Gobenwald.
The Ammertzwiller Remembrance Trail
6.57 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ammerzwiller (Haut-Rhin)
The Great War (1914–1918) left its mark, and the village of Ammertzwiller bears witness to this. Walk along the forest paths and learn more about this conflict by discovering various relics and stories on this remembrance route.
The snowdrops of Saint-Bernard
7.46 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Heidwiller (Haut-Rhin)
It is in late February and early March that you should go to meet spring in the forest of Saint-Bernard. This is where the snowdrops appear, signalling the end of winter.
Aéroparc à Fontaine, Reppe et Larivière. Circuit des trois villages.
7.86 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine (Territoire de Belfort) (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This pleasant hike will allow you to discover three typical villages: Fontaine, Reppe and Larivière, as well as the former Fontaine aerodrome.You will also see magnificent countryside landscapes and beautiful views of the Vosges mountains.This walk is signposted.
01/2026: the path has been diverted at the exit of Reppe to avoid traffic on the main road.
Notre-Dame de l'Unterholz by Bernwiller
3.81 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bernwiller (Haut-Rhin)
This route invites you to discover the village of Bernwiller and its surroundings, with a quick detour into the forest to sit for a moment in front of the small Notre-Dame de l'Unterholz Chapel and admire it.
Larivière Circular
6.93 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Larivière (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A beautiful discovery of the region around the village of Larivière. In the clearing 10 km north-east of Belfort, this walk will introduce you to a varied landscape of forests, ponds, cultivated fields and pastures.
Circuit du Sundgau: The Etangs de Bisel walk
7.30 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bisel (Haut-Rhin)
Speaking of this part of the Sundgau, André Gide wrote:"One is constantly surprised, as one crosses the forest, to find oneself in the presence of an unsuspected sheet of water, mysteriously asleep in the shelter of the beech forests; rushes adorn narrow sandy beaches at the edge of large fields of water lilies. There are also several reminders of the First World War and the front line that separated Largitzen from Bisel.
In the shadow of the Florimont towers
3.66 mi
+161 ft
-148 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Florimont (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A very pleasant walk to discover the village of Florimont and its surroundings in the lush countryside.
At the end, I suggest a short alternative route to reach the foot of the two towers.
Florimont is situated in the foothills of the Jura, 30 km from Belfort and a stone’s throw from Switzerland.
The route is marked with a Green Ring
Route des Barons de Ferrette in Faverois
5.37 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Faverois (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely hike in the Faverois area, 30 km south-east of Belfort.
You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests with beautiful ponds.
In spring and autumn, you can observe many migratory birds.
The Verchat trail in Joncherey
5.39 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Joncherey (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely hike in the Joncherey area near Delle, 25 km south-east of Belfort. Easy access via the N1019 expressway. You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests, and the Étang du Verchat lake with its tree houses.
This hike is marked with a red ring.
The Riedweiher Pond via Galfingue
5.69 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Galfingue (Haut-Rhin)
The Riedweiher Pond, located near Galfingue, lies right in the middle of a small, very picturesque communal woodland. The walk takes you through the village and along the paths of this grove. As most of the paths are not signposted by the Club Vosgien, I recommend using the map in addition to the description.
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