Route of the Four Chapels starting from Morschwiller

If you’re not very familiar with this area, now’s the time to discover it.
This fairly easy walk takes you along the Londgraben from Morschwiller Chapel to Ohlungen Chapel in almost a straight line. The return route, which involves a slight climb, will take you past the two beautiful chapels in Dauendorf.
Along the way, depending on the time of day, you should see plenty of roe deer; if you’re an early riser, you might even spot Goupil the fox.

Details

n°29968010

Creation:
17 Jan 2023

Last update:
14 Jan 2024

Last review:
23 Sep 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 13.47 km
Average duration: 4h 15
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 138 m
Descent: - 135 m
Highest point: 288 m
Lowest point: 172 m

Country: France
City: Morschwiller (67350)
Start/End: N 48.818835° / E 7.625698°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3714ET, 3814ET
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Description of the walk

Park in Rue de l'Argile or Rue des Abeilles. There isn’t much traffic, apart from farm machinery.

(S/E) Walk down Rue de l'Argile for 200 m to reach Lomgraben. Turn left and follow it to reach the D419.

(1) Cross it and follow it for a few metres towards the village. Turn right onto the new path and follow the Lomgraben in an almost straight line until you reach a three-way junction. Continue straight ahead and head towards the Roman Bridge.

(2) Cross the bridge and turn left, continuing to follow the Lomgraben until you reach the village of Niederaltdorf.

(3) Go round the farm, cross the D227 and follow it to the right. At the small bridge, turn left and continue along the Lomgraben.

(4) Cross the bridge and continue along the river on the left, then head up to the left to reach the telephone exchange.

(5) Turn right and follow the path downhill until you reach the Chapelle de la Klose.

(6) Turn back about 60 metres and veer right, following the Uhlwiller Stream. Pass under the power line and you’ll come to a T-junction at a wider track.

(7) Turn left towards the telephone exchange, but turn right before you reach it and follow this path to the D227.

(8) Cross the road, follow it to the right for a few dozen metres, then turn left at a large tree standing proudly at this junction. Continue along this path and turn right after 500 m towards the Chapelle de la Black Cross.

(9) Continue straight on, walking towards the village. Turn left immediately after the shed and follow the stream. Go behind the stadium and round it towards the clubhouse. In the middle of the field, turn left towards the houses. You’ll come to a junction where the road splits into three; stay on the middle lane. When you reach a blue house, turn left immediately after it. Take the small path on the left and follow the river before reaching the Chapel of St Antoine.

(10) Leave the Yellow Ring trail here and continue left towards the south-west. Head for the Morschwiller relay station, clearly visible opposite. Make your way there.

(11) Retrace your steps for 50 m and head down to the right towards the village until you reach the D419; cross it and head to the car park on Rue de l'Argile (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 216 m - Parking on Rue de l’Argile and Rue des Abeilles
1 : km 1 - alt. 207 m - Junction with the D419
2 : km 2.34 - alt. 190 m - Roman bridge at Huttendorf - Roman bridge at Huttend - Pont romain de Huttendorf
3 : km 3.13 - alt. 183 m - Niederaltdorf
4 : km 3.82 - alt. 180 m - Landgraben
5 : km 4.57 - alt. 211 m - Telephone relay
6 : km 5.69 - alt. 172 m - La Klose
7 : km 6.69 - alt. 185 m - Trail junction
8 : km 8.01 - alt. 219 m - D227 road
9 : km 9.59 - alt. 235 m - Chapelle de la Black Cross (Dauendorf) - Chapel - Chapelle de la Croix Noire de Dauendorf
10 : km 11.18 - alt. 233 m - Saint-Antoine Chapel
11 : km 12.36 - alt. 287 m - Morschwiller relay station
S/E : km 13.47 - alt. 216 m - Parking on Rue de l’Argile and Rue des Abeilles

Notes

If you’re doing this walk in the afternoon, make the most of it and try the tartes flambées served at the Auberge de la Fleur (Sunday evenings) or at the Grange Gourmande (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Daily specials are available during the week at the Grange Gourmande.

Worth a visit

Between (S/E) and (1) You can make a return trip to the chapel located to the right of the Landgraben.
Between (S/E) and (1) Stork’s nest on the D419 near the bread delivery point next to the Auberge à la Fleur.
(6) Chapelle de la Klose: discover its history via the information boards.
(9) Black Cross Chapel: it is open; you can rest and learn about its history. Tables and benches available for picnics.
(10) Saint-Antoine Chapel: you can have a picnic here; there are picnic benches and tables next to the chapel.
(11) Morschwiller Rest Stop: take the opportunity to rest on the bench and take in the surroundings. On a clear day, you can see Strasbourg Cathedral (due south).
Before (S/E): near the EARL Kandel on Rue des Carrières, you’ll see the fallow deer on the right. Make a bit of noise and call out to them. They’ll come over to say hello.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4.4 / 5

Yves67350

23 Sep 2024 at 12:11 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk. A long stroll through the fields in the sunshine (note: there’s no shade). The chapels aren’t large, but they’re charming.

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Jms67350

29 May 2023 at 11:56 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route sometimes lacks logic. Instead of taking the well-trodden paths, the route follows those that are rarely used and are therefore overgrown with tall grass at this time of year. This route is not recommended in hot weather as there is no shade.

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J P H

27 Feb 2023 at 08:35 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

a beautiful view of this green, rolling countryside

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SM BISCHE

22 Feb 2023 at 15:42 3600

No, it wasn’t a waste of time; just a bit of hesitation. What’s more, the weather was lovely on 21 February!
My comment is intended to help other walkers and save them a potentially unnecessary ‘round trip’.
It’s worth noting that the municipality of DAUENDORF could also put up a sign (near the blue house) to indicate the direction of the chapel and/or the MORSCHWILLER rest stop.

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Chenluque

21 Feb 2023 at 21:20 3600 • Edited: 21 Feb 2023 at 21:20 3600

Thank you for clarifying that, and I’m sorry if I’ve wasted your time

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Chenluque

21 Feb 2023 at 21:20 3600

Thank you to SM Biche for clarifying this, and apologies for the missing descriptions

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FLOCH

21 Feb 2023 at 18:15 3600

Thank you for these details, which the author can include in the description.

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SM BISCHE

21 Feb 2023 at 17:34 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Regarding the route. Between points 10 and 11, it’s not easy to find the path leading to St Anthony’s Chapel. We found no signposts (no road, no sign, no markings). So I’m adding a few details. Walk alongside the football pitch (in DAUENDORF) on two sides: first to the south (behind a goal), then to the west. You will then come to a Y-junction. Here, turn right (for about a hundred metres) until you reach a BLUE house (on the left). Immediately behind this blue house, take the small path on the left (running alongside the blue house at first) which leads to St Antoine’s Chapel.
Regarding the entire route: The whole route is in open country (no trees for 98% of the way! It’s true that this is visible on the map). Therefore, it is STRONGLY not recommended in hot weather; it’s best to save it for spring or autumn.
And finally, the good news: lovely chapels, beautiful views, and we did indeed spot some deer (a dozen after NIEDERALTDORF, just before the TV mast; and seven more near the Black Cross chapel).

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Christian Danz

06 Feb 2023 at 09:36 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route for spring or autumn.

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