Around the Heidenkopf

A beautiful hike allowing you to discover the Heidenkopf with the Mündel Tower and the Verloreneck shelter.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 437 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 435 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 787 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 352 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Eichwald car park. Access via the A35, Rosheim or Bischoffsheim exit.

(S/E) From the car park, carefully cross the D204 and follow the path (marked with red-white-red rectangles and red rings) that starts opposite, towards "Heidenkopf". Follow this direction until you reach the forest road.

(1) Follow the path that branches off to the right, then, at the bend, continue straight ahead (marked with a red ring) towards "Heidenkopf via the Sentier des Sources". After a few hundred metres, don't miss the path that branches off to the left to reach the Abri du Verloreneck.

(2) Continue climbing until you reach the next crossroads.

(3) Turn left, then right (still following the red ring markings) and follow this path to a forest road.

(4) Turn left and, a few metres further on, follow the path that climbs to the right and leads, after several bends, to Heidenkopf and the Mündel Tower.

(5) Go back down the same path for a few metres and then follow thefirst path down to the right to reach Place des Charpentiers.

(6) Turn right, then take thefirst path on the left to reach a forest road further on.

(7) Follow the forest road on the left until the next bend.

(8) Continue straight ahead along a path to reach the fork in the road from the outward journey.

(1) Turn right to return to the Eichwald car park (S/E) via the same route you took on the way there.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 352 m - Eichwald car park
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 384 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 4.47 - alt. 522 m - Shelter at Verloreneck
  4. 3 : km 4.7 - alt. 536 m - Fork in the path after Verloreneck
  5. 4 : km 5.36 - alt. 588 m - Forest road
  6. 5 : km 7.15 - alt. 787 m - Mündel Tower - Heidenkopf
  7. 6 : km 8.71 - alt. 573 m - Place des Charpentiers
  8. 7 : km 9.68 - alt. 455 m - Forest road
  9. 8 : km 10.28 - alt. 415 m - Bend - straight ahead
  10. S/E : km 11.38 - alt. 352 m - Eichwald car park

Notes

Shelter and picnic table and benches at Verloreneck.
Picnic facilities at Heidenkopf.

Worth a visit

The Heidenkopf and the Mündel Tower.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
saturnview
saturnview

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant hike; no hornets at Mundel Tower (see hike on 8 September)! We were able to climb up! Thanks to Thecla (and visorando!)

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andavicto
andavicto

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route along shaded paths. We did it in the opposite direction to have a picnic at Verlorene Eck. The climb is gentler in this direction. Access to Mundel Tower was prohibited due to a hornet's nest.

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highlander
highlander

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route in hot weather 😀, easy as it's a loop and the signage is excellent 👍👋.
We had a great day on this route. Thank you Visorando, the CV and the route investigator.

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Thecla
Thecla

Thank you very much for your review 😊

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SarahW29
SarahW29
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike! 🥾
Mostly in the forest, with part of it along a stream, this corner of the forest is magnificent!
Sandy paths, small clearings in the forest, beautiful vegetation... the environment was enchanting! 🌳
Very beautiful view from the Heindenkopf tower ⛰️
3½ hours of walking including a 20-minute break.

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Jack6783
Jack6783

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a well-marked route. Highly recommended!

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tortuegeniale67
tortuegeniale67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed at the end of January following the given route. Simple route as it involves following the red ring from start to finish.

The first part is very easy going under the conifers with a gradual climb before the last steep sections leading to the tower. Superb views.

The second part is more challenging on the descent under the deciduous trees, but not difficult.

You can refill your water by filtering it from a stream 3 km along the route and at S'Verlorene Eck (where there is also a shelter).

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KINOUCHE$
KINOUCHE$

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike. Easy to follow the route.

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken in the opposite direction, it's a shame that the paths are badly damaged due to forestry work. Otherwise, it's easy and pleasant. It's a shame that the last part has been used by motorbikes and bicycles on the paths...

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Rhum57
Rhum57

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello THECLA
Your route is identical to Alsaco2's hike, hike no. 35345928, entitled "Circular of the Heidenkopf and climb to the Mündel Tower".
This hike is more detailed than yours.
Please take the necessary steps to delete it.
Kind regards

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