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Lembach and the 3 Castles
Walker 
5.85 km
+262 m
-269 m
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A walk made for children.
The walk starts and ends at a superb medieval playground, with a splendid view of the Krappenfels. There are two partially renovated castle ruins and the fully renovated Fleckenstein Castle (entrance fee).
Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
Walker 11.91 km
+363 m
-354 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Soultz-sous-Forêts (Bas-Rhin)
Short walk from the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.
Circuit, rocks and castles around Obersteinbach
Walker 
11.81 km
+445 m
-436 m
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
This trail takes you to rocks and castles with magnificent, unobstructed views of the valley and Obersteinbach.
You can visit the Bohemian Rock or "Tziganes", Wasigenstein Castle, Petit Arnsberg Castle and Wachtfels Rock with its breathtaking view.
There is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the hike.
This is a fairly easy hike, but I have rated it as moderately difficult due to its length.
Loop of the 5 castles
Walker 
16.58 km
+679 m
-676 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
This hike in the Northern Vosges will allow you to discover five castles which, although less well known than Fleckenstein, are just as worthy of a visit! Much of the walk takes place on small forest paths, making it very pleasant in hot weather.
The Altschossfelsen or "old castle rocks" of Eppenbrunn
Walker 
10.79 km
+224 m
-224 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Eppenbrunn (Südwestpfalz)
Colorado du Bitcherland for some. This is a pink sandstone formation 1.5 km long, 35 m high and with four "towers" towering over visitors. No remains of the castle exist, but the unusual shapes, rocky overhangs and colours that change with the light of day enhance this rock formation. Trail marked with the German "Premiumweg" label.
Hanau Pond - Falkenstein and Waldeck Castles
Walker 
15.02 km
+337 m
-330 m
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Éguelshardt (Moselle)
The castles of Hanau - The Erbsenfels arch.
The rocks of Roppeviller
Walker 
5.49 km
+108 m
-106 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roppeviller (Moselle)
A breathtaking walk that will make you feel like you're travelling at the foot of the Grand Canyon.
A place to visit again and again, attracting many hikers, this is a beautiful family hike with plenty of tables for picnicking in the shade of the trees.
The Alsatian Colorado
Walker 
7.39 km
+144 m
-141 m
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Roppeviller (Moselle)
Why is it called the Alsatian Colorado when it's just across the border in Germany? Our German neighbours call it the Altschlossfelsen or "Old Castle Cliffs". In any case, this easy horse ride between France and Germany, with no significant elevation gain, allows you to discover this beautiful pink sandstone rock formation hidden among the vegetation.
This is an easy, short hike, ideal for families with children who enjoy walking.
