Around the vineyards of Turckeim

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A short walk through the vineyards offering beautiful views over the Alsace plain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 101 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 101 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 340 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 239 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Vosges mountains
  • ⚐ District: Turckheim (68230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.088874° / E 7.279004°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de Turckheim.
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3718OT, 3718OTR
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Viewpoint over the Alsace plain
Sainte Anne Calvary
The Brand Gate

Description of the walk

Park in the car park located between 12A and 14 Boulevard Charles Grad in Turckeim.

(S/E) Follow the main road uphill towards Niedermorschwihr. After the left-hand bend, continue to the next right-hand bend.

(1) At the bend, take the path on the left (Rue Vogel) towards the vineyards and follow it through the vineyards and then into the forest. At the end of the forest, continue to a fork in the road.

(2) Take the path that climbs to the right, turns sharply to the right and continues through the vineyards to the D10.7.

(3) Take the path on the right along the vineyards, which descends towards Turckeim and rejoins the road.

(4) Turn left onto the road and walk for about 100 metres, keeping to the right along the vineyards, then take the stairs on the right that begin the path downhill towards the town and the starting point.

(5) Make a short detour to the Porte du Brand and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 239 m - Parking on Boulevard Charles Grad in Turckeim.
  2. 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 256 m - Entrance to the vineyards
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 296 m - Fourche
  4. 3 : km 3.13 - alt. 327 m - Access via the D10.7 road.
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 283 m - Road junction
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 240 m - Porte du Brand
  7. S/E : km 4.02 - alt. 239 m - Parking on Boulevard Charles Grad in Turckeim.

Notes

There are four benches along the route, including two on the ridge. The route is 85% exposed to the sun.
The route takes 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a lunch break.

Worth a visit

At the start or finish, take a short detour to admire the Porte du Brand at point (5).
Near the point (2), you will find the calvary in memory of Saint Anne and a fountain.
Between points (2) and (3), the panorama over the Alsace plain and the view of the Alps on a clear day are magnificent.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
christine21000
christine21000

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-explained route with no difficulty. Pleasant trail. Viewpoint over Turckeim and beyond.

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Joanne68
Joanne68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy route. Easy to follow. The path is sometimes tarmac, sometimes made of interlocking paving stones or gravel. It is therefore very easy to walk on and there is no risk of mud. Beautiful view of the pretty village of Turckeim.

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M.Christine
M.Christine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk amid the magnificent colours of autumn. Easy route.

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rusty71
rusty71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route for families, half in the forest and half among the vineyards.
The route takes 1½ hours to complete, including two breaks.

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francerb
francerb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy but interesting hike for the view

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Domdoudoue
Domdoudoue
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little walk with my 10-year-old son, with some very pretty views.
We did it in two hours, taking plenty of breaks and keeping a leisurely pace.

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padilla silvia
padilla silvia

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike. We enjoyed the scenery and the tranquillity. We will return when the weather is fine.

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ANTOINE DOMINIQUE
ANTOINE DOMINIQUE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great panoramic view of the vineyards and the village of Turkheim
Excellent relaxing walk

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MPH68
MPH68

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views. We extended it to Niedermorschwihr, adding an extra 30 minutes to the round trip.

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