Sundgau circuit: Around the Glaserberg (part 1)

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The walk leads to the heart of the Glaserberg massif, above Winkel. You will cross the Saint-Pierre State Forest to Neuneich, where you can enjoy sweeping views of the Alsatian Jura.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.18 km
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    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 142 m
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    Descent: - 140 m
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    Highest point: 813 m
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    Lowest point: 724 m
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Neuneich - Col
the Allée des Hêtres
The Alsatian Jura and the village of Winkel ©Vianney-MULLER
Allée des Hêtres ©Vianney-MULLER

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at "La Charrière" in the Alsatian Jura mountains above Winkel. After the source of the Ill, continue for 1 km towards the Petit Kohlberg restaurant.

Follow the yellow ring markings throughout (other colours may also be present).

(S/E) From the car park, cross the road and head towards Neuneich.

(1) At the fork, turn right onto Allée des Hêtres (south-east). At the next fork, continue straight ahead on the main path (the one on the left). Ignore the perpendicular paths and, after about 1 km, you will reach a carriage road.

(2) Follow this road to the right and you will reach the Col du Neuneich.

(3) At the pass, turn sharply left and continue west until you reach the fork about 700 m further on.

(4) Turn left onto the marked path and continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths on the right and left, to reach the summit of Glaserberg.

(5) From the summit, continue straight ahead towards Lucelle

(1) Turn right and immediately return to the starting car park S/E.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 724 m - Car park at La Charrière
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 733 m - At the fork, turn right
  3. 2 : km 2.74 - alt. 752 m - Junction with carriage road
  4. 3 : km 3.09 - alt. 733 m - Neuneich Pass
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 765 m - Fourche, turn left
  6. 5 : km 4.96 - alt. 811 m - Glaserberg summit, straight ahead
  7. S/E : km 6.18 - alt. 724 m - Car park at La Charrière

Worth a visit

It is possible to extend the route to the Blochmont Pass and the Hornihof farm, which offers magnificent views of the Swiss Jura landscape.
Make the most of your visit to see the source of the Ill river

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
boubou6855
boubou6855

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

easy, beautiful autumn walk

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matthieuni
matthieuni

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful place, well signposted, perfect

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Jefff
Jefff

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy circuit. Suitable for small children, pushchairs and balance bikes

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Aurelei
Aurelei

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for the very precise and clear directions. We started by visiting the source of the Ill and then parked the car higher up, in the car park at the pass. It was a lovely walk despite the overcast weather and drizzle. There weren't many people around, which was nice. Pleasant scenery and beautiful forest. We did the second loop as well. We'll be back on foot, mountain bikes and cross-country skis in winter. We'll remember this place.

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OTT Bertrand
OTT Bertrand

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy, well-shaded trail with beautiful panoramic views of the Grand Kohlberg and the valley, with a lovely picnic area.
Very beautiful beech tree avenue.
Great for young families.

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Biocat
Biocat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful, shaded hike with lovely views. The second part (Glaerberg, part 2) should really be done in the opposite direction, as the very steep descent can be dangerous in wet weather.

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Mamselle10
Mamselle10

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very enjoyable hike! The route is pleasant, with a good portion in the shade, ideal in hot weather! The markings are clear, and the various viewpoints along the route are well worth the trip! Don't hesitate to do part 2 as well, which is also very nice and makes it an ideal half-day hike.

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Papinouxe
Papinouxe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We looked for the "La Charrière" car park, but it had been renamed "Birkstokle"... However, after this minor hiccup, we enjoyed a beautiful walk combining the two trails.
Be careful on the very steep descent (level 4 of the second route) where the use of walking sticks is essential.
The magnificent beech tree avenue, home to a row of trees that are well over a hundred years old. The rest of the route is also beautiful, with a lovely encounter with llamas. There is a nice picnic spot at the Neuneich pass.
Apart from the descent, the rest of the route is easily accessible.

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sbe68
sbe68
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful clearing at La Charrière with a shelter, benches, a chapel and car parks. It's already a good start. To follow the circuit, just follow the yellow ring. The peaceful, wide beech tree avenue offers beautiful views of the Grand Kohlberg farm and the Jura hills. At the Neuneich Pass, there is a large rest area with a shelter, benches, car parks and unobstructed views of the Sundgau villages below... a very pleasant surprise! The return journey is via the Glaserberg summit, which is wilder and rockier, offering a different kind of beauty.
Of course, the sun and mild temperatures (21°) accompanied us! A very pleasant short route. Well worth discovering. Thank you for also offering short routes for nature lovers who are not too sporty!

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akasser
akasser

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

despite the bad weather, a pleasant walk for a group that is not overly athletic

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francoisedesert
francoisedesert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

short circuit of little interest; superb beech tree avenue; suitable for pushchairs; a few beautiful views. Not suitable for sporty types.

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le_randonneur
le_randonneur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk. Beautiful scenery.

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CHOQUET
CHOQUET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I did both parts. I started at the Blochmont car park and chose to follow the ridge line first. Be careful not to walk with your head down, as the first two junctions are not obvious, especially the one in the forest opposite the blockhouse. There is a short climb, the only one in this direction, and then you can enjoy following this magnificent path with beautiful views of the Swiss Jura in places.
After passing the Neuneich Pass for the first time and then the summit of the Glaserberg, I returned via the Grand Kohlberg and then the pass again. I took the Red Cross trail, which allows you to arrive from below and pass by his llama farm.

A very, very pleasant hike, with the weather obviously playing its part.

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anniz
anniz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike for groups, friends, families with children aged 3 to 10. Short, easy route. Nice break at Neuneich, barbecue facilities, shelters, tables and benches, popular spot for lunch, especially in bad weather.

In good weather, you can enjoy a beautiful view!

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MichelSchindler
MichelSchindler

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

we particularly enjoyed the beech tree avenue!

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