Sundgau Route: Around the Glaserberg (part 2)

This walk can be started from the Col du Neuneich, which is accessible by car from the village of Ligsdorf (please note that this is a forest road). It is also the second part of the circular "Around the Glaserberg". It takes walkers to the heart of the Glaserberg massif, above Kiffis. You will reach a ridge offering superb panoramic views of the Swiss Jura before arriving at the Col du Blochmont and the Hornihof farm, home to hundreds of llamas grazing in the pastures.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.38 km
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    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 176 m
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    Descent: - 167 m

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    Highest point: 788 m
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    Lowest point: 642 m

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Description of the walk

Access the Col du Neuneich by vehicle from the village of Ligsdorf (caution: forest road) or complete the first part of the "Around the Glaserberg" walk to reach the same pass on foot.

(S/E) From the Col du Neuneich, head towards the Col du Blochmont via the Horni ridge. To do this, go to the two welcome signs on the square and take the Schluraff path.

(1) 50 metres further on, turn left towards Lutter (red sign).

(2) At the next fork, continue on the red signposted path that climbs to the right and follows the ridge.

(3) After about 1 km, you will arrive at the Glaserberg Signal in a clearing with a view of the Swiss Jura. Continue straight ahead. After 500 m through the forest, a sign indicates the Glaserberg prehistoric camp. Continue straight ahead on the red-marked trail and keep heading east-northeast.

(4) After a (very) steep descent, turn right towards Blochmont at the fork near a second casemate. You will arrive at a meadow where you can enjoy a beautiful panorama with the Château du Landskron in the distance. Pass a turn-off on the right and join a wide path at the Col de Blochmont (the place name does not appear on the IGN map).

(5) Turn right towards Steinerhof, a farm that already existed in 1826 (red signpost). At intersections, continue on the main path marked with red signposts. Pass the farm and continue to the next fork.

(6) Turn right. When you see the Hornihof farm, characterised by its llamas grazing in the fields next to the farm and its Asian sheepdogs, turn right and continue along the path marked with red signposts.

(7) Ignore a turn-off on the right and stay on the main path (Chemin Schluraff) until you reach the Neuneich Pass (red sign). At the pass, return to your vehicle or continue the hike if you are doing both parts of the "Around the Glaserberg" walk (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 731 m - Col du Neuneich
  2. 1 : km 0.08 - alt. 733 m - Junction, on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.19 - alt. 748 m - Fork, right
  4. 3 : km 1.16 - alt. 786 m - Glaserberg sign, viewpoint
  5. 4 : km 3.21 - alt. 689 m - Casemate, junction, on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.79 - alt. 642 m - Turn right onto the path.
  7. 6 : km 5.31 - alt. 713 m - Fork, right
  8. 7 : km 5.8 - alt. 749 m - Stay on the main path.
  9. S/E : km 7.38 - alt. 731 m - Col du Neuneich

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
ludo68118
ludo68118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great route, very well marked. We were with our family, the route is really nice... Great views... a fairly easy hike... just one small, slightly dangerous descent in the middle of the route... you just need to be a little careful and you'll be fine... Otherwise, it's really great!

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Marlyse et Gilbert
Marlyse et Gilbert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Overall, a very beautiful hike without much difficulty, except for the descent between points 4 and 5, which is really
very steep and where good shoes and hiking poles are highly recommended!
Beautiful views of the Swiss Jura and, above all, a wonderful encounter with the llamas at the Hornihof farm!

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We combined 1 with 2. Perfect...

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Cosmologue999
Cosmologue999

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello!
a beautiful little route, very well marked on the map, and enjoyed in fine weather at the end of February. To get to the Neuneich Pass by car, be sure to go through the hamlet of Birgmatte. It's a small paved road. Then head up the dirt road that leads to the pass. There are other access routes, but they are much more complicated without a 4x4.
The walking route is beautiful and peaceful. You can reach the llamas from the clearing (you can already see them from the ridge path). You can get close to them by walking down a little. The view is beautiful, with the still snow-covered Raimeux mountains in the background.
Definitely worth doing again, starting from route #1, via the beech tree avenue.
Thank you, and see you soon!

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Mamselle10
Mamselle10

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful route, to be combined with the first route! The view is lovely and the paths are pleasant. Be sure to wear good walking shoes, as the slope is very steep! We managed it without any problems, but you need to take your time and find good footing.
The description seemed a little unclear at one point: if we wanted to see the llamas, we had to go right, but the red signpost pointed left. No big deal, we went right to see the llamas and then rejoined the marked trail a little further on.
Thank you!

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sbe68
sbe68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We set off from the Blochmont Pass and joined the route at point 5. We took a shortcut at point 7 on the right and went around the llama enclosures. We avoided the steep descent before point 4 by going down to the left between 3 and 4 and joined a wide forest path 250m below, which we followed for 850m to rejoin our route a little further to the right. This is a shorter (5.6km) and less steep alternative for a pleasant walk. However, we didn't miss out on any of the highlights of the route: the Hornihof and the llamas, part of the ridge path with views of the Swiss Jura and the open arrival at Blochmont with panoramic views of the Sundgau villages, Landskron Castle and the city of Basel. All the advantages and none of the disadvantages! A beautiful route, thank you for the suggestion.

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akasser
akasser

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

route continued from part 1, gloomy weather, a shame for the view; enjoyable route for the group

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francoisedesert
francoisedesert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Short route to combine with the circular 1 to fill a whole day; moderately interesting; a nice surprise, however; worth seeing with children; the llama park.

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philippe68130
philippe68130

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb route and beautiful scenery. We completed parts 1 and 2 in 5 hours (including breaks). Highly recommended...

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koukinet
koukinet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The ridge trail is particularly pleasant, with a few views of Switzerland: the village of Roggenburg and the Jura mountains (especially Le Raimeux and Hohe Winde, still covered in snow). However, we didn't see anything extraordinary at the "prehistoric site" marked by small signs.
The route is easy. At a brisk pace, we completed it in 1 hour 50 minutes, even with short breaks. In fact, we did the circular from point 5 near Blochmont, where there is plenty of parking available (coming from Switzerland, this saved us from having to go all the way to Ligsdorf and back up the Neuneich Pass).

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Vianney M.
Vianney M.

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Michelbach A+B
Michelbach A+B

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We combined routes 1 and 2 of the Glaserberg: a beautiful route, especially in spring, offering views through the forest.
Guided tour by the owner of the Hornihof farm on Sunday morning.
Note: this is not the red cross "+" as indicated in your route, but the red X sign.

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