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Col du Bloecherplatz (507m) walks
Discover unusual sites starting from Walscheid
Visorando Member
10.01 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,125 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
Walscheid, a picturesque village at the gateway to the Vosges, is well worth a visit. There are many hiking trails, including this one, which takes in a wealth of attractions such as the Gallo-Roman cemetery, the ruins of Heidenschloss, the Durrenberg promontory and the Saint Léon cave.
Long tour via Calice, Brechpunkt and Bloecherplatz to Grand Soldat
9.13 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,253 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Abreschviller (Moselle)
A little-used circular path in the forest, taking in the rocks, rocky outcrops and viewpoints surrounding the hamlet of Grand Soldat.
Exploring the Walscheid area
8.98 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,217 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
A beautiful route exploring the Col du Bloecherplatz, the Roche des Fantômes, the Heidenschlossberg, the Rocher du Hohwalsch, the Gallo-Roman cemetery, the Croix du Beimbach and the Croix du Hengstbourg.
Walscheid – Hohwalsch – Rocher du Calice – Rocher du Diable circular loop
16.33 mi
+2,434 ft
-2,415 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
Take the trail running/hiking path from Walscheid for an unforgettable adventure through the majestic rocks and surrounding pine-covered valleys. This route follows easy, accessible paths. It will allow you to discover the region’s natural beauty whilst enjoying superb panoramic views. Pass through the spectacular rock formations and be enchanted by the tranquillity of the Vosges forest. A rewarding experience for nature lovers and keen hikers!
The three rocks around the Grand Soldat as seen from the Saint-Léon Chapel
11.23 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,568 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
This easy circular walk starting from the Saint-Léon Chapel in Walscheid allows you to take in all three landmarks around the Grand Soldat in a single go: the Rocher de la Salière, the Rocher du Calice and the Rocher du Diable, culminating in a unique view of Walscheid from the viewpoint.
Walks near Col du Bloecherplatz (507m)
Wangenbourg Engenthal - Urmatt
Tourism professional
11.13 mi
+1,696 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
From the ‘Little Switzerland’ of Alsace to the Bruche Valley, this seventh stage of the journey through the Vosges, presented by Passion Vosges magazine published by DNA and L’Alsace, takes you through the wild heights of the Schneeberg and introduces you to the castles and the Nideck Waterfall between Wangenbourg-Engenthal and Urmatt. A stage narrated by Romain Gascon. The entire route follows the Red Rectangle, unless otherwise stated.
Lutzelbourg to Saverne
9.94 mi
+3,294 ft
-3,428 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lutzelbourg (Moselle)
A lovely walk between Lutzelbourg station and Saverne station, taking in the castles of Lutzelbourg, Petit and Grand-Geroldseck, and Haut-Barr, an archaeological site with Gallo-Roman ruins, and passing by the Tour du Brotsch.
Three days around the Val de Senones with bivouacs
33.33 mi
+5,928 ft
-5,945 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
Three days of hiking and camping around the Val de Senones, passing by beautiful viewpoints. Campsites at the Tête du Coquin and the Haute Loge.
From Salm to the Tête du Coquin
10.34 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
This first stage is probably the hardest day of the route. Beautiful views, pleasant trails and few forest roads. A steep climb at the end of the day explains the "Difficult" rating.
Saverne – Wangenbourg-Engenthal
16.00 mi
+3,002 ft
-2,113 ft
10h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A challenging hike, from castle to castle, for this sixth stage of the Vosges crossing, with Passion Vosges magazine. You’ll also discover a beautiful view of the Saint-Léon Chapel in Dabo. A stage recounted by Christian Bach in Passion Vosges magazine, published by DNA and L’Alsace.