Walk through the Dorlisheim vineyards

A lovely walk through the vineyards, suitable for any time of year.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.79 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 574 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 564 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,148 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 640 ft

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Description of the walk

Parking is available at the Vendangeoir car park. Access it via Rue de l’Altenberg.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, leave Dorlisheim by heading left. Cross the dual carriageway via the road bridge.

(1) Taking a quick right-left turn, follow the path (marked with a Blue Cross) which leads into the "Das Thal" valley and joins the "Sentier de découverte".

(2) Follow it to the left (marked with a Blue Cross), pass a shelter with benches and continue straight on. The path enters the forest, which you cross via a short stretch.

(3) On leaving the forest, turn left, then right at the next junction, to reach a wayside cross. A few metres to the right is the fountain known as Laegerbrunnen, where there are benches to rest on.

(4) At the wayside cross, follow the path that climbs to the left (marked with a Red Saltire). At the next junction, stay on the path on the right-hand side and continue to the next junction at a place called Holiesel.

(5) Follow the path that veers sharply to the left (marked with a Yellow Ring) to cross a plateau and reach a second wayside cross further on.

(6) Continue straight on (Red Disc signposting) through the vineyard. Pass a table and benches as well as an orientation table offering a fine view of the valley (Rosenwiller and Obernai, amongst others), and continue to the junction marked by athird wayside cross.

(7) Turn left (still following the Red Disc markings) to reach the original fork further down.

(1) Turn right. Cross the dual carriageway via the road bridge and return to the car park at the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 640 ft - Car park at Le Vendangeoir
  2. 1 : mi 0.39 - alt. 679 ft - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.8 - alt. 712 ft - Nature trail
  4. 3 : mi 2.2 - alt. 1,083 ft - Exit from the forest
  5. 4 : mi 2.49 - alt. 988 ft - 1st wayside cross - Fonaine du Laegerbrunnen
  6. 5 : mi 2.91 - alt. 1,112 ft - Crossroads
  7. 6 : mi 3.27 - alt. 1,106 ft - 2nd Way of the Cross
  8. 7 : mi 3.78 - alt. 1,060 ft - 3rd Way of the Cross
  9. S/E : mi 5.79 - alt. 640 ft - Car park at Le Vendangeoir

Notes

There are several benches along the route for picnics and/or a rest.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 28830572

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with several views of the cathedral and the valley.

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Thecla
Thecla

Unfortunately, I am not responsible for changing the signage. And as I am only a contributor, I do not go back to my hikes every year to check whether the signage has been changed or not. I think that with all the other directions and a map, it is entirely possible to follow the route without any problems.

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dwerck
dwerck

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk for spring, but the description is out of date as the trail markings have been changed. Needs to be updated urgently.

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User 22853024

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the forest and vineyards.

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mach
mach

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the vineyards.

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lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★

Hello Sam111
I agree with you.
Description updated.

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Sam111
Sam111

Hello,
I don’t understand the sign saying ‘cross the dual carriageway with care’. It’s completely forbidden and entirely unnecessary, as there’s a bridge.
Enjoy your walk.

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