Beautiful vineyards in Itterswiller, Bernardvillé and Reichsfeld

A 360° view of one of the most beautiful 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 walk in the Schernetz valley, through the vineyards, including two famous localities: the "Sohlenberg" (pink Vosges sandstone) and the "Shiefferberg" (schist soil).
The route passes through three authentic villages and the Chapel of the 14 Saints, adjacent to Baumgarten Abbey.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.02 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 686 ft
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    Descent: - 663 ft

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    Highest point: 1,220 ft
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    Lowest point: 732 ft

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Description of the walk

Start and finish at the Schernetz car park and rest area, situated below Itterswiller on the left of the D35 (Route des Vins) heading towards Nothalten.

(S/E) Head back up towards the village along the D35; at the Fork in the road, keep left and take Rue de Steige. Cross the Wine Route with care and follow the Route Romaine, marked with a Red Ring. After the last houses, at the first junction with a cross, keep to the left-hand path, then at the next junction, turn left again (Haydiweg) and at the following junction, turn left once more towards a viewpoint offering an interesting panoramic view of the region.

(1) Continue by going round the viewpoint to the right, facing south-west, and take a path that leads downhill (Red Disc). Cross the Route du Vin again, taking care, and follow it to the right for a few metres, then take the path (Red Disc) that veers to the left.

(2) Cross the road (D253) with care 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, walk past or visit the church, pass the school and take the first path on the right (Chemin du Talweg) for about a hundred metres.

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

(5) Pass the church, then take the third street on the left, then left at the end of it. At the next Fork in the road, turn right onto Rue Brunnen and at the next one, keep to your right (Red Rectangle-White Rectangle-Red Rectangle).

(6) Walk 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 onto a downhill path.
At the junction, turn right (Yellow Disc + Red Ring) towards the former 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 care and continue along the path marked with a Yellow Circle. At the Fork in the road, keep left (Red Disc + Yellow Cross) and continue until you reach a road.

(10) After a quick right-left turn on this road, you will reach the car park after 300 m (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 732 ft - Schernetz car park and rest area
  2. 1 : mi 0.8 - alt. 935 ft - Viewpoint
  3. 2 : mi 1.28 - alt. 823 ft - Route towards Reichsfeld and Villé
  4. 3 : mi 2.45 - alt. 1,007 ft - Église Saint-Antoine-Ermite (Bernardvillé)
  5. 4 : mi 2.57 - alt. 988 ft - Talrainweg junction
  6. 5 : mi 3.42 - alt. 1,115 ft - Église Saint-Urbain (Reichsfeld)
  7. 6 : mi 4.09 - alt. 1,214 ft - Oratoire Wolfey and the Old Chestnut Tree
  8. 7 : mi 4.88 - alt. 1,066 ft - Junction before the D202
  9. 8 : mi 5.66 - alt. 896 ft - Chapel of the 14 Saints. Towards the - Abbaye du Baumgarten (Bernardvillé)
  10. 9 : mi 5.93 - alt. 846 ft - Crossing the D253
  11. 10 : mi 6.65 - alt. 787 ft - Road junction
  12. S/E : mi 7.02 - alt. 732 ft - Schernetz car park and rest area

Notes

Standard seasonal kit, good walking shoes; walking poles are recommended but not essential.
The route is entirely in open country; bring suitable headwear in sunny weather.
Bring water with you; there are no food shops in these villages.
There is a table and benches at the Wolfey Oratory.

Route created by Les Branquignol.e.s – The famous group of Alsatian friends, hikers and foodies, who get their kicks… on foot.

Worth a visit

A different style of chapels: if you enjoy fine wines, you can stop off at the many winegrowers 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).
As for dining:

A lovely video showcasing part of the route: The Itterswiller Discovery Film.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 28 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Thierry C.
Thierry C.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route,

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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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