Heidenbad waterfall from Wildenstein

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Follow the energetic tempo of the water to discover all the riches of this site. Let yourself be carried away, like the historian and writer Abbé Sifferlen, by the magic of the place: "These cyclopean rocks, these mysterious chasms, these enveloping woods, these roaring waves when the waterfall is at its fullest, make you dream of dwellings inhabited by legendary fairies".

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 52 m
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    Descent: - 57 m
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    Highest point: 623 m
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    Lowest point: 588 m
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Heisenbad Waterfall
Glacial potholes
The Heidenbad waterfall

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park, go to the welcome sign for the walk and take the path that runs alongside the road and the fish farm on your left.

After the bridge, turn left and follow the "Grenouille" (frog) signs. Continue straight ahead. The path begins to descend gradually through the forest. Hollowed-out logs allow you to observe the "giant's pots".

After a few dozen metres, the path descends steeply through the forest. Please note that the steps can be slippery when wet.

(1) At the bottom of the path, turn left and head towards the bottom of the waterfall.
Retrace your steps and cross the footbridge on the left.
Just after crossing it, the scenery changes...
Follow the path straight up.

(2) When you reach the promontory above the waterfall, you have reached the end of the walk. To return to the car park, follow the same path in reverse (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 623 m - Waterfall car park - Discovery trail. Towards the - La Thur
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 593 m - Cascade du Heindenbad (Heindenbad Waterfall)
  3. 2 : km 0.81 - alt. 611 m - The top of the waterfall - End of the walk
  4. S/E : km 1.49 - alt. 623 m - Waterfall car park - Discovery trail

Notes

More information on the Hautes Vosges Alsace website

Don't forget to download the "Balade Hautes Vosges d'Alsace" mobile app from Google Play and the App Store.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Geraldine 7454
Geraldine 7454

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 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 little walk, worth repeating.

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jacques.nys
jacques.nys

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent waterfall with a good flow at the end of October 2024.
We combined this route with the educational walk 'Sentier de la Pierre Sauvage' (Wild Stone Trail) starting from Wildenstein Town Hall (flyer and full colour explanatory booklet available at the town hall).
5.4 km in total: perfect for a (short) outing with children!

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jeanjacschaeffer
jeanjacschaeffer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, timeless walk, where you can enjoy strolling at your leisure.

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Olivier JKS
Olivier JKS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An ideal route for beginners in a magical and refreshing setting.
Very well marked with information boards explaining the history of the site.

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chrisetstan
chrisetstan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On the road to Ballon d'Alsace, there is a pretty waterfall with a short, easy circular trail, and continuing on from this
valley near Kruth, there is a slightly more challenging but very beautiful hike: the St Nicolas waterfall and its small chapel.

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Macallan
Macallan
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk if you're passing nearby. An easy trail with lots of charm... A relaxing, positive place.

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clel55
clel55

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk with two children and a dog. Truly magnificent, a waterfall not to be missed if you are in the area.

The only downside is people walking their dogs without a lead! But that doesn't detract from the beauty of this natural setting.

Thank you very much for sharing.

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ArkoDiego
ArkoDiego

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful trail to enjoy with the family. The children loved it, and the area was teeming with frogs. The waterfall is stunning, and the path leading to it is very pretty. The unique staircase leading to the waterfall adds a special charm. At this time of year, the area was deserted, so we were able to enjoy it for hours. We will definitely be returning.

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Le Gars Stropode
Le Gars Stropode

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

During dry summer periods: very low flow. And as it is accessible from the road with a 20-metre walk: traces of picnics (wrapping paper, empty bottles, cigarette butts)...
Only worth visiting if it is part of another route passing by the lake; I wouldn't make a big detour to see it.

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