Bartenheim - Kappelen circular loop

The hike alternates between fields, forest edges and villages. Go through the fields of Bartenheim and Brinckheim, passing the small village of Kappelen. The return journey is through the fields of Kappelen and Brinckheim, then HochaLoch along the Muehlgraben.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 53 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 53 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 326 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 264 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bartenheim (68870)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.632856° / E 7.472596°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de BARTENHEIM PHARMACIE.
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3721ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start and finish at the car park of Bartenheim church (village centre then towards Brinckheim).

(S/E) Head along Rue Saint-Georges towards the roundabout, continue straight on towards another small roundabout, then turn left onto Rue du 19 Novembre and join Rue des Vignes. Turn right onto this street and, after the last houses, turn left onto the path.

(1) At the first crossroads, turn right. Continue to a T-junction, then turn left. Continue along this path until you reach the crossroads at an elevation of 307 metres (beautiful view of the Black Forest and, on the left, the village of Brinckheim).

(2) Continue straight ahead on the main path, pass under a high-voltage power line to reach a T-junction. Then turn left and keep heading south to pass under the high-voltage power line again and reach a crossroads with a small cross.

(3) At this crossroads, continue straight ahead on the main road (south) to reach Kappelen at the D21I.

(4) Turn right onto the D21I, then take the first left onto Rue du Soleil, then the first left again to reach Rue des Vignes. At the end of this street, continue along the footpath that runs alongside a small wood and leads to a small house (the Winzerhisle).

(5) Continue straight ahead to reach the South Alsace Dog Kennels.

(6) Turn left and descend to Brinckheim via Rue du Chenil. Turn left onto Rue des Abeilles, then immediately right onto Rue du Rhin and join a path on the right bank of the Muehlgraben.

(7) At Hochaloch, you will overlook the Muehlgraben, which you can see a few metres below. Continue to reach a new crossroads of paths. Continue straight ahead on the path on the right bank, which ends at Rue du Cimetière and takes you back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 273 m - Bartenheim Church
  2. 1 : km 0.67 - alt. 291 m - Crossroads on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.82 - alt. 306 m - Elevation 307
  4. 3 : km 3.31 - alt. 311 m - Cross
  5. 4 : km 4.17 - alt. 309 m - D21 I
  6. 5 : km 5.59 - alt. 318 m - Winzerhisle
  7. 6 : km 5.82 - alt. 313 m - South Alsace dog boarding kennel
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 282 m - Hochaloch
  9. S/E : km 7.52 - alt. 273 m - Arrival

Notes

The hike is mainly through cultivated fields. Cover up well in hot weather.

Worth a visit

Views of the Black Forest and even the Alps in very good weather.
You will pass through the remains of the vineyards (mainly Triomphe d'Alsace) of Brinckheim at Winzerhisle.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Mariobros
Mariobros

A walk that has been done many times before, very pleasant with beautiful views of the Swiss Alps in good weather. Perhaps best avoided in rainy or windy weather.

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Mélèzes
Mélèzes

A beautiful route that is accessible to all

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Mariobros
Mariobros

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk through fields with superb views of the Alps. Most of the route is open, so it's best to do it when it's not too hot in summer or when there's no strong wind. There's a slight climb at the start, but it's nothing too difficult.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

there is a maximum of 100 metres of elevation gain.

It has been corrected.

Thank you.

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litardio
litardio

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The elevation gain information does not correspond to the route; there is at most 100 metres of elevation gain.

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koukinet
koukinet

I downloaded this hike, but haven't done it yet. I'm saving it for another time.

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Christophe 68260
Christophe 68260

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk offering stunning panoramic views. Bring a hat or cap in strong sunshine as most of the route is uncovered. Best done in August when the grapes are fully grown.

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danijela
danijela

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike, completed in less than 2 hours.

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joelix
joelix

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, very easy family hike with beautiful views of the surrounding mountain peaks.

Perfect GPX route.

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Aymeric V.
Aymeric V.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good


A lovely walk with beautiful views throughout.

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madobrigitte
madobrigitte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Not recommended in wet weather... lots of mud. Public works currently being carried out in the vicinity.

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