Beautiful vineyards in Itterswiller, Bernardvillé and Reichsfeld

Enjoy a 360° view of one of the prettiest vineyards in the Bas-Rhin with views of the Vosges foothills.
In good weather, you can see Strasbourg Cathedral, the Black Forest and even the Bernese Alps.
An easy hike in the Schernetz Valley, through vineyards, including two famous sites: the "Sohlenberg" (pink sandstone from the Vosges) and the "Shiefferberg" (schist soil).
You will pass through three authentic villages and the Chapel of the 14 Saints next to Baumgarten Abbey.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.30 km
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    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 209 m
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    Descent: - 202 m

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    Highest point: 372 m
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    Lowest point: 223 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts and ends at the Schernetz car park and rest area below Itterswiller, on the left of the D35 (Wine Route) towards Nothalten.

(S/E) Head back up towards the village along the D35. At the fork, keep left and take Rue de Steige. Cross the Route du Vin with caution and head up the Route Romaine, marked with a red ring. After the last houses, at the first crossroads with a cross, keep to the left, then at the next crossroads, turn left again (Haydiweg) and at the next crossroads, turn left again towards a viewpoint with an interesting circular view of the region.

(1) Set off again, going around the viewpoint on the right, looking towards the south-west, and take a path that descends (red disc). Cross the Route de Vin again, taking care, and follow it to the right for a few metres, then take the path (red disc) that turns left.

(2) Cross the road (D253) with caution and take the path that climbs gently through the woods and partly follows the road (yellow disc + red ring). Continue to Bernardvillé.

(3) In the village, take the main road D602, pass or visit the church, pass the school and take the first road on the right (Chemin du Talweg) for about 100 metres.

(4) Then take the Talrainweg on the left, pass the cemetery on your left and keep left. Follow the road (Red Cross + Yellow Disc) until you reach Reichsfeld via the Chemin du Leh.

(5) Pass the church, then take the third street on the left, then left at the end of this street. At the next fork, turn right onto Rue Brunnen and at the next fork, stay on your right (red-white-red rectangle).

(6) Go up to the Wolfey Oratory, pass the small chapel and continue to the Sentier Véronica.

(7) About 300 m before reaching the D202, turn right without taking the downhill road.
At the crossroads, turn right (yellow disc + red ring) until you reach the old Baumgarten Abbey.

(8) Visit the Chapel of the 14 Saints or turn right onto the path that runs alongside the abbey buildings (red disc + yellow cross).

(9) Cross the D253 with caution and continue on the path marked with a yellow circle. At the fork, keep left (red disc + yellow cross) and continue until you reach a road.

(10) Take a quick right/left turn on this road and after 300 m you will arrive at the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 223 m - Parking and rest area at Schernetz
  2. 1 : km 1.29 - alt. 285 m - Viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 2.06 - alt. 251 m - Take the road towards Reichsfeld and Villé
  4. 3 : km 3.94 - alt. 307 m - Église Saint-Antoine-Ermite (Bernardvillé)
  5. 4 : km 4.14 - alt. 301 m - Talrainweg fork
  6. 5 : km 5.51 - alt. 340 m - Église Saint-Urbain (Reichsfeld)
  7. 6 : km 6.59 - alt. 370 m - Wolfey Oratory and Old Chestnut Tree
  8. 7 : km 7.86 - alt. 325 m - Fork in the road before the D202
  9. 8 : km 9.11 - alt. 273 m - Chapel of the 14 Saints. Towards - Abbaye du Baumgarten (Bernardvillé)
  10. 9 : km 9.54 - alt. 258 m - Crossing the D253
  11. 10 : km 10.71 - alt. 240 m - Road junction
  12. S/E : km 11.3 - alt. 223 m - Parking and rest area at Schernetz

Notes

Standard seasonal gear, good shoes, walking sticks recommended but not required.
The circuit is entirely uncovered, so bring appropriate headgear for sunny weather.
Bring water, as there are no shops selling food in these villages.
There is a table and benches at the Wolfey Oratory.

Worth a visit

If you enjoy good wine, you can stop at one of the many wineries whose cellars are located along this route or very close by, such as Vins André Faller, Domaine Schwartz in Itterswiller, Domaines Barthel and Vins Risch in Bernardvillé, Domaine Bohn et Fils, Domaine Bleez, Domaine Borès in Reichsfeld, to name but a few (in moderation, of course).
Where to eat:

A beautiful video illustrating part of the route: The Itterswiller discovery film.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
prousch
prousch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very easy route that takes you through the Alsatian vineyards and a few picturesque villages. Even more beautiful in the autumn colours

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Ramon5791
Ramon5791

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful day
Fantastic autumn colours

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Claude41
Claude41

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 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 walk through vineyards and three pretty, traditional villages. Shady passages in or on the edge of the forest between point 2 and Bernarvillé, and also at the end of the route. Traffic noise between Itterwiller and Bernarvillé as the route runs alongside the road, even in the undergrowth. Easy hike with some good elevation changes, especially up to Reichfeld. The end is fairly flat or downhill. Highly recommended.

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Caro6768
Caro6768

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route with varied landscapes, between hills, vineyards and woodland. No technical difficulties. There is little shade, so be careful in the height of summer, but if you want to enjoy the good weather, it's perfect. Completed in the estimated time by an intermediate hiker

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serge.perin
serge.perin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful loop through the vineyards. With mild winter temperatures and beautiful sunshine, I highly recommend it. Passes through three charming wine-growing villages.

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ohrel
ohrel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route through the vineyards with stunning views
follow the Visorando route, no worries

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jerome6867
jerome6867

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike with no difficulties
Lovely scenery even in winter

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jerome6867
jerome6867

Very beautiful hike with no particular difficulties and lovely scenery

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Trabi
Trabi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

No one today. Great route, very beautiful! After the viewpoint, keep right on the road and don't cross immediately.
Otherwise, great!

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Planeu
Planeu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful tour through the vineyards with three very charming villages, especially Itterswiller, which is beautifully decorated with flowers

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Bertrand Witz
Bertrand Witz

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We must have missed one or two markers... We found our way back anyway.
First outing with this app, mixed results.

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canardo
canardo
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route in autumn with vineyards displaying a multitude of autumn colours. It is easy to follow the route, especially if you follow the GPS track on Visorando.

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alma67
alma67

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike in glorious sunshine. The colours of the vineyards, the friendly grape pickers and the typical Alsatian villages!
You definitely need to rely on the Visorando app as many of the signposts are missing.
But what a pleasure!

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RodolpheValérie
RodolpheValérie

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

When we arrived, the route was completely different from the map (sign) on site, and it was impossible to find the right route

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CESA
CESA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The weather was splendid for this route through the vineyards, which was relatively well described and illustrated. Well done.
However, in some places, there are no signs indicating whether to turn or go straight ahead. The presence of hikers ready to guide you in these few cases is an important factor in avoiding having to turn back. The description should correspond to the signs, and if these are missing, doubt sets in.
I recommend this hike, leaving your car in the car park behind the church in REICHSFELD. Setting off at 10 a.m., follow the route via Baumgarten Abbey to arrive in Itterwiller at 12.30 p.m. for lunch in this lovely village and the beautiful Winstub "Chez Arnold" before continuing on to Bernardville to visit this pretty little village and then heading back to Reichsfeld as described in the Visorando guide.

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