Route of the three chapels

This route, marked by the Club Vosgien with a red ring, gives (too) much prominence to carriageways and sections of road, making it ideal for groups. Sometimes very stony, especially in the southern sector of Hohengoeft, it requires good footwear. It offers beautiful panoramic views and is a lovely walk to do in the off-season or when the temperature is not too high, as it is almost exclusively in the open.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 359 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 351 m

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    Highest point: 380 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 182 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Hohengœft (67310)
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    Start/End: N 48.661562° / E 7.473694°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3715ET
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Description of the walk

Park in the square in front of Hohengoeft Town Hall, right next to the church.

(S/E) Start walking up the village towards the south-east, following the red ring markings. Go to the crossroads at the start of the Way of the Cross.

(1) Turn right to begin the climb up the 14-station path leading to the Chapel of Saint Wendelin.
50 metres from the chapel, turn right onto a gentler path which narrows as it enters the woods.
Pass under the Goeftberg.

(2) Further on, the TDF pylon comes into view. Walk along the edge of the woods before turning left onto the main path that crosses the fields. Arrive at Kalkofen, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the villages in the plain to the east and the foothills of the Vosges to the west.

(3) The track turns into a road and leads to the TDF transmission tower.

(4) Turn left. At the end of the bend, turn right into the fields. You will then come out at the top of the vineyards overlooking Marlenheim. Descend to the road.

(5) Continue straight ahead to the Marlenheim chapel.

(6) At the chapel, retrace your steps to return to the crossroads.

(5) Turn right along the hillside towards Nordheim and walk through the village.

(7) At the village exit, at the corner of the cemetery, stay on the road to the left. This turns into a wide path at the end of which you turn right towards Kuttolsheim.

(8) Shortly after entering the village, turn right to reach the Sainte-Barbe Chapel. The Anneau Rouge trail then follows the small Souffel stream and leads to the church.

(9) Turn left and walk across the fields to the village of Wintzenheim. Cross the village, passing in front of the town hall, and take the opportunity to make a detour to the wash house. Walk uphill to the village exit.

(10) Turn right, but be careful as the Anneau Rouge is not very visible on the low wall of a property. Continue across the fields. Reach the watchtower.

(11) Continue along the path that leads back to the start of the Way of the Cross.

(1) Turn right and retrace your steps to return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 271 m - Town hall square in Hohengoeft
  2. 1 : km 0.35 - alt. 299 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 378 m - Goeftberg - altitude 380m
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 364 m - Kalkofen
  5. 4 : km 3.46 - alt. 369 m - TDF pylon
  6. 5 : km 4.86 - alt. 280 m - Turn right at the fork
  7. 6 : km 5.14 - alt. 245 m - Marlenheim Chapel
  8. 7 : km 7.51 - alt. 244 m - Nordheim Cemetery
  9. 8 : km 9.28 - alt. 196 m - Kuttolsheim, on the right
  10. 9 : km 10.02 - alt. 183 m - Kuttolsheim Church - Soullel (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Ill
  11. 10 : km 13.11 - alt. 267 m - Path on the right
  12. 11 : km 13.84 - alt. 314 m - Orientation table
  13. S/E : km 16.3 - alt. 271 m - Town hall square in Hohengoef

Notes

If you make a few small detours, you can find somewhere to eat in Nordheim (several restaurants are listed in the directory) or Marlenheim. There are also a few benches along the route.

Worth a visit

(11) Viewpoint: be sure to climb to the top to enjoy a beautiful panorama, including:
- to the south-east, where you can see (if the air is clear enough!) Strasbourg Cathedral against the backdrop of the Black Forest.
- to the opposite, north-west, you can see Saverne and Haut-Barr Castle.
The three chapels mentioned are, of course, well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, but best avoided in hot weather as it is very exposed. Only the chapel in Marlenheim was open. There is a 180° view from the viewpoint (11); we could see Strasbourg Cathedral and Géroldseck Castle in Saverne. You can picnic by the remarkable tree next to the TDF pylon (3) and next to the church (not the chapel) in Kuttolsheim (9), where there is a playground and tables and benches

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Mygalys
Mygalys

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, with few people along the entire circuit, only hikers at the junction of the circular or locally.
Ideal in the off-season; I think it would have been too hot in the middle of summer.
Only one chapel is open to visitors.
The climb is very reasonable, with no major difficulties.

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Nana la motarde
Nana la motarde
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route began in incessant drizzle and ended under a blazing sun. A good climb right from the start to warm up. The chapels were closed, so we couldn't admire their interiors. Beautiful views and, despite the mist, we were able to see Strasbourg Cathedral
Thank you for this lovely hike

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toshy
toshy
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
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 with lovely scenery. The chapels are interesting to visit (historical descriptions are provided at each chapel). Discover Kuttolsheim with its sulphur "lake" and the picturesque Liess path.

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tchequemat
tchequemat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route and very beautiful scenery.

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Little Daim
Little Daim

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-described and well-marked hike.
Very pleasant, but best done on days that are not too hot (very little shade)
Completed in 4½ hours with a lunch break

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gizmo
gizmo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

061121: this is a very pleasant walk that is not too difficult; the scenery is beautiful, especially in autumn, as you walk through vineyards with their stunning red, brown and yellow colours...
be careful of hunters, though; we came across "caution: hunting" signs in the middle of the route, and on our way back, signs had also been put up at the start of the route between the time we left and our return.

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THIERRY K67
THIERRY K67

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

It was a beautiful mix of woodland and meadows. We did it in reverse, starting in Marlenheim. There were a few too many tarmac roads. Near the Nordheim relay station, it's confusing because there are three lanes with red circles. At the Hohengœft chapel, we headed straight towards Kuttolsheim

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Borner Jean Paul
Borner Jean Paul

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very comprehensive signage throughout the route

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anstett josiane
anstett josiane

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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lucienne.mistler
lucienne.mistler

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful hike; very well marked

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ADNET
ADNET

I'm really glad you had a good time.

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DUGENBERG
DUGENBERG

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good


Very beautiful hike, well marked, everything you need for a wonderful day out

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JMWEBER
JMWEBER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful hike. Some very beautiful panoramic views. The villages we passed through were very charming.

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Denise Fritsch
Denise Fritsch

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

hike completed on Thursday, 18 April in sunny weather
Beautiful route with numerous views of the Alsace plain and the Black Forest, but a bit too much tarmac
The route is more difficult in the opposite direction, especially in hot weather

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