Loop around Hohbuhl

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This hike is not particularly difficult and offers magnificent views of the valleys and the Donon. It combines a forest path with a balcony view and a forest crossing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 166 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 826 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 706 m
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View of the valley
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Description of the walk

Coming from Grendelbruch, on the road to the Hohbuehl forest house, park about 1 km after the National Necropolis in a small car park at the foot of the Grendelbruch Signal and its orientation table.

(S/E) Take the path that climbs south-west (do not go up to the orientation table).

(1) Enter the forest and follow the wide path, ignoring all the side paths. The path reaches a balcony and then descends.

(2) When the path turns right, continue straight ahead.

(3) After 300-400m, the forest path loops to the right: continue straight ahead, following the Russ stream on your right. After about 200m, leave the stream and turn left (east) onto the path. Climb up to reach the Franzluhr Pass.

(4) At the crossroads near the Franzluhr Pass, continue straight ahead and you will soon reach a forest road. Follow this road to the left.

(5) At the fork, turn left and pass the Hohbuehl forest house. Follow the forest road and enjoy the views. Pass a fountain and then the cross-country ski centre and return to the car park at the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 707 m - Small car park after the Necropolis
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 763 m - Entrance to the forest
  3. 2 : km 2.99 - alt. 721 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 3.23 - alt. 744 m - Hairpin bend
  5. 4 : km 3.86 - alt. 826 m - Col de Franzluhr (826m)
  6. 5 : km 4.77 - alt. 765 m - Fork - Hohbuehl forest house
  7. S/E : km 6.79 - alt. 707 m - Small car park after the Necropolis

Notes

You can take a break at the Franzluhr Pass, where there are tables and benches.

Worth a visit

Enjoy the views.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Marie_n
Marie_n

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with my 6-year-old son. The start is magnificent, with views over the Alsace plain. There is a pleasant mix of open spaces and forest. It is exclusively on forest paths, so there is no difficulty on that front. There is a short climb after the stream (which was our favourite part of the walk).
Do it with the GPS track so you don't get lost.

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User 2227401

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good route. Done with the Visio Rando/GPS app, so easy to follow (but we came across people with a printed map and they had more doubts about the route).

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A Sunday explains the good turnout. In the mist, the circuit immersed us in a hushed atmosphere. To be repeated when the sun is shining...

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bernard_dorli
bernard_dorli

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short, easy hike. Beautiful landscapes of Hohbuhl.

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papi rené
papi rené

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very beautiful route, even with the rain as an added bonus... and beautiful scenery...

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Francky62
Francky62
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little loop, easy for junior hikers like us. A nice climb, fairly short but intense, to reach the pass. And from there, superb scenery! Alternating between forests, open paths and viewpoints. Great!

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Cbnak
Cbnak

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Elisabeth62
Elisabeth62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I went hiking on a rainy Friday before the Christmas holidays, so apart from in the villages, I didn't meet anyone!
The hike is very varied, with moorland, forest and small villages. The signposting is very good and easy to follow (especially as my phone died halfway through!). There are a few good climbs for hikers who are used to flat terrain.
I did the hike with my dog, who also really enjoyed the many streams we came across along the way!

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Chamagnon
Chamagnon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

good route, very well marked, which is not always the case. No particular difficulties. Short break at the Franzluhr Pass and return without any problems

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Barabaste
Barabaste
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with beautiful views. We also took the GR trail at the end of the route, as it was shaded on this hot summer day

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saturnview
saturnview

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

took a little longer than expected, but that was normal: one of the hikers was recovering from an injury

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jplabricole
jplabricole

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike starting quite far from the car park

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A somewhat chaotic start, take the Hohbuehl road to reach the necropolis and from there turn left...
Otherwise, it's a lovely little hike, with no difficulty.

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Bernard67100
Bernard67100

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We did the tour in the snow, with magnificent scenery and sunshine.
Admittedly, it was quite busy at this time of year, but not overly so.
Highly recommended!

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jeanbs423
jeanbs423

I had planned to go hiking on 9 August, but it was too hot. I'll do it another time. JP

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