Circular starting from Notre-Dame du Huebel

This hike will first take you through the beautiful forest between Westhalten and Osenbuhr and then onto a balcony overlooking the vineyards of Pfaffenheim and Rouffach.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.75 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 228 m
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    Descent: - 228 m

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    Highest point: 580 m
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    Lowest point: 411 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Notre-Dame de Huebel.

(S/E) Upstream from the car park, follow the red triangle (towards Osenbuhr), head towards a red barrier and take the Chemin de l'Ancienne Maison Forestière, leaving the Chemin du Huebel on your left: there are signs indicating the names of the paths.

Continue along this path, passing Chemin des Jésuites on your right and then Chemin du Milieu on your left.

(1) At the crossroads, leave the Hohberg and Vieux Chêne paths, continuing to follow the red triangle. Cut across a path marked with a blue cross and you will arrive at a barrier at a place called Heilige Baum.

(2) Keeping slightly to the left, continue along the forest path (Chemin du Périmètre), still marked by a red triangle, which joins the Chemin du Schauenberg about 500 metres further on. At the intersection, turn left (Red Triangle sign - direction Osenbuhr 0 h 25). Continue along the wide forest path until you reach an intersection.

(3) Leave the red triangle markings and turn right onto Chemin Saint-Georges, a slightly uphill path marked by a red cross (sign for Schauenberg - 1 hour 20 minutes). After about 150 metres, leave the wide forest path and take the path opposite. This path climbs and is lined with boundary stones. It leads to a wide forest track which you take to the right (marked with a red cross) until you reach another forest track which you follow to the right until you reach an intersection (boundary stone numbered 196 and a wooden sculpture of a mushroom).

Be careful to take the path marked with a Red Cross, which may be a little difficult to spot. Leaving the main forest road, veer slightly to the right and, after about ten metres, you will find the path marked with a Red Cross (Schauenberg - 0 h 40). This path runs alongside a trench on your left and, at a marker with the inscription P90, arrives at Notre-Dame du Chêne.

(5) Cross a wide forest path and continue downhill for about 300 metres to reach Chemin du Schauenberg, which you cross. Then follow the Red Cross and Blue Cross markings (towards Schauenberg - 0 h 15). Ignore the various paths on the left and right and you will arrive at an intersection.

(6) Leave the path leading to a wooden statue and the Schauenberg convent and turn right onto a path marked with a red diamond (towards Soultzmatt - 1 hour 50 minutes, Place D. Renaud - 20 minutes). Note that after a few metres of climbing, a 300-metre detour and a short climb lead to the Table des Druides. Continue straight on to Place Désiré Renaud.

(7) Superb view of the Alsace plain. Continue on the path marked with a red diamond (towards Zinnkoepfle - 1 hour, Soultzmatt - 1 hour 30 minutes), ignoring the path on the left marked with a red cross, which is a connecting path.

(8) At a large marker, take the path furthest to the right, marked with a red diamond (towards Notre-Dame du Huebel - 0 hr 15 min).

After crossing a clearing and leaving a path coming from the left, join a path marked with a red diamond at a marker numbered 95 after crossing a final intersection (marker 92), which leads downhill to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 463 m - Parking Notre Dame du Hubel
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 534 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 2.9 - alt. 575 m - Heiliger Baum
  4. 3 : km 4.54 - alt. 553 m - Intersection - Start of Red Cross markings
  5. 4 : km 5.86 - alt. 543 m - Intersection - Red Cross Trail
  6. 5 : km 6.33 - alt. 535 m - Notre-Dame du Chêne
  7. 6 : km 7.61 - alt. 413 m - Notre-Dame de Schauenberg
  8. 7 : km 9.1 - alt. 482 m - Place Désiré Renaud
  9. 8 : km 9.91 - alt. 474 m - Large marker on the right
  10. S/E : km 10.75 - alt. 463 m - Notre-Dame du Huebel

Worth a visit

In the immediate vicinity of Schauenberg Monastery, climb up to the Table des Druides.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Pat6368
Pat6368

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is interesting. It was moderately busy (for a Thursday). The route is easy to follow and well marked.
The only drawback was that there were fallen trees across the path (after "Notre Dame du Schauenberg").
Please note that work is currently underway...
Some beautiful views.

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User 7540104

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike through the forest with its soft autumn colours and splendid views of the plain.
This is the second time we have done this route.

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cocotom
cocotom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The viewpoints (which are truly magnificent) are located after point 6.
This hike is also suitable in summer as it is entirely shaded.
The trail is very wide at the start, but narrows as it goes on.
There are many chestnut trees and mushrooms along the way.

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cyprienrbt25
cyprienrbt25

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

If you love the forest, go for it!
A lovely little walk in the woods, with a magnificent panoramic view of the Alsatian countryside and a visit to a beautiful chapel!
Very easy, with a slight incline towards the end of the route.
I recommend it! 👍🏻

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visorebert
visorebert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a beautiful hike in the shade of the undergrowth leads us to Schauenberg, where we enjoy a superb view of the Alsace plain. It is a quiet and peaceful place where it is nice to stay for a while and reflect.
The return trip is just as pleasant, following part of the mystical trail.
Not to be missed

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MéganeDr
MéganeDr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike with superb views! Pass through a dense, well-maintained forest to reach Our Lady of Schauenberg! Take the time to admire the sublime views, even in autumn weather! No particular difficulty!

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Mickanside
Mickanside

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike entirely through the forest, perfect for a hot sunny day! Thank you for sharing

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Ser
Ser

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with beautiful views above Notre-Dame du Schauenberg

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N.vaquier
N.vaquier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk and fantastic view of the Alsace plain on the way back.

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chamane7
chamane7

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2021
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, not many people, which is normal on a Thursday.
Lots to see, wildlife, flora...and listen to.
Very good explanations! I didn't get lost!
A wonderful discovery for everyone.

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ajescot
ajescot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike alternating between wide forest paths and narrow trails above the Alsace plain. The signage is impeccable.

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peter001
peter001

starting from Notre Dame du Hubl, go to the Druids' Stone and descend to Schönberg, then to Pfaffenheim

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denisfischer59
denisfischer59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Avoid Sundays as the area is very busy and there is no space in the car park.

A beautiful, accessible walk.

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sonialu
sonialu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike for the whole family. Beautiful views of the Schauenberg plain. A fun touch with the various statues and the druids' table. Simply magnificent.

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Thierry H
Thierry H

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The start of the route is very quiet, but the return journey is busier. The landmarks and signs are well placed

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