Circuit on the heights of Marlenheim - Wasselonne around Stephansberg

Short loop on the heights of Marlenheim around Stephansberg, passing through Wasselonne.
Views of Marlenheim, Scharrach and Wasselonne.
Passage through Les Roches near Altenberg, where there are opportunities for rock climbing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 284 m
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    Descent: - 283 m

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    Highest point: 371 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 196 m

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Description of the walk

Park in Rue de la Chapelle in Marlenheim.

Red Ring signposting

(S/E) Start walking towards the vineyards. You will see the chapel at the top of the stairs (the Marlenheim Way of the Cross).
Climb the steps to the chapel.

(1) Continue straight ahead to the top of the hill, following the signs. Go back down into the fields and turn right at the crossroads. Cross the first road and join a second road.

(2) Take the paved road to the left. You will arrive at Stephansberg with its huge television antenna on the left and its 500-year-old lime tree on the right. Continue along the road, pass under a power line and follow the path that curves to the left.

Yellow triangle signpost

(3) You will arrive at a crossroads. Continue straight ahead down the hill. Follow this new road and descend to Wasselonne. Views of Wasselonne.

(4) In Wasselonne, turn left onto the D1004 towards Marlenheim.

Red Ring Signpost

(5) Turn left onto Rue du Rocher and climb the hill. Follow the signs again until you reach your destination.

(6) In Altenberg, turn right onto the small path towards the woods. From here, the hike changes (small path in the forest along the edge of the precipice, running alongside the rocks).

(7) At the rocks, take the steps down to the climbing rock (Rocher du Lion) and continue following the same signs. Turn right across a road and then turn right again.

(8) Magnificent and final view of Marlhenheim before arriving at the Scharrach hill. You will see the chapel where you started again. Descend into the village via the road and, at the steps, turn right to follow the road you took on the way there until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 196 m - Parking on Rue de la Chapelle
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 248 m - Marlenheim Chapel
  3. 2 : km 2.02 - alt. 362 m - Road on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.81 - alt. 347 m - Go straight ahead at the crossroads
  5. 4 : km 5.75 - alt. 204 m - D1004 on the left
  6. 5 : km 6.05 - alt. 201 m - On the left, Rue du Rocher. Near the - Mossig (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 6.67 - alt. 265 m - Altenberg - Alt. 280
  8. 7 : km 6.81 - alt. 271 m - Les Rochers
  9. 8 : km 9.05 - alt. 262 m - Viewpoint
  10. S/E : km 10.29 - alt. 196 m - Parking on Rue de la Chapelle

Notes

There are benches in the vineyards.
No water source.
70% of the route is uncovered. Bring a hat and water in case of sunshine and high temperatures.

Worth a visit

Visit to the villages of Marlenheim and Wasselonne.
The Scharrach hill.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 26 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 16411814

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Great hike!
On the way back through the forest, part of the path is blocked, but it's easy to get around
However, the section along the roadside is not very pleasant.
An easy route!

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Carole 67
Carole 67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty walk with a variety of landscapes.
No difficulties.
Easy route.
We'd love to do it again 😃

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Aurelie’s family
Aurelie’s family

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, under a beautiful blue sky, with varied scenery. Just a little more complicated with the dog, who was afraid to go down.

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kousteau
kousteau

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, varied walk with lovely views over the Alsace plain and the village of Marlhenheim.

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Briwal67
Briwal67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Already done a few years ago, we had the pleasure of rediscovering it with friends, who really enjoyed it - a lovely, easy hike.
Plan half the route in the sun, and the other half in the shade, above the cliffs and in the forest.

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Leo67000
Leo67000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful spring day,
varied terrain, not too hard, just right for getting back into the swing of things,
After starting the hike at around 10:15, we arrived at the viewpoint towards Wasselonne at around 12:15, where the glorious sunshine gave us a well-deserved lunch break.
We then had to negotiate the precipice on the right, but we were more frightened than hurt, even with our pooch,
back to the car at around 14:15, a great little ride,

Thanks again to those who created it.

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Bruno Dufour
Bruno Dufour

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello
Rely on the contour lines on the map (take it with you) to avoid mistakes where you can find 3 identical markers at a crossroads!! and in the fog it's difficult to see the Nordheim relay station...if not impossible.
The finish and the walk through part of Wasselonne and along the main road are of little interest.
The return journey is more pleasant, and when you reach the vineyards turn left instead of going down into Marlenheim.
Overall, a pleasant walk on mostly hard-surfaced paths.

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alma67
alma67
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb hike. Well signposted with the Visorando app and the markings on the ground.
Lots of climbing at the start in the vineyards.
Path a little narrow near the Lion rock (be careful with children).
Benches only in the vineyards.
Great things to see if you pay attention.
Moderately busy route because Whit Monday.
We would be delighted to do it again.

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Paysan vadrouilleur
Paysan vadrouilleur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb circuit. The map is well done. If you want to change or shorten the route, there's very little chance of going the wrong way. A pleasant walk through vineyards, meadows, parks, farmland and forest.

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SM BISCHE
SM BISCHE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We extended this walk by taking a diversion of around 1.5 km (for a total of 12 km).
At the large bend (between points 2 and 3), follow the signs for the HOHENGOEFT chapel (marked by a white square with a hiker on it).
Climb up to GOEFTBERG, then descend to the pretty ST WENDELIN chapel, with a superb view of KOCHERSBERG.
Immediately after the chapel, turn left (signposted red circle, yellow triangle / red triangle); and you arrive at point 3 to continue the walk as suggested.

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Haffen Pierre
Haffen Pierre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

as usual perfect

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Lisi
Lisi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Mann André
Mann André

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike. However, by shortening the route, you can avoid the noisy passage at Wasselonne (take the red triangle route on the heights of Wasselonne).

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RRhp
RRhp

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route, easy, interesting at the end along the rocks but a little noisy because it is next to the main road.

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DELABAROTTE
DELABAROTTE

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable

Waiting for better weather!

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