From Wittenheim to Ruelisheim

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A short walk along the Dollerbaechlein.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.37 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 20 ft
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    Descent: - 20 ft
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    Highest point: 748 ft
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    Lowest point: 725 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Wittenheim (68270)
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    Start/End: N 47.809762° / E 7.345428°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3720ET
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Fitness trail
The Ill
Entrance to the forest
Blue Bridge

Description of the walk

Park at the Parc du Rabbargala car park in Wittenheim.

(S/E) Take the Wittyrue route, following the Red Circle signposts. At the 227 mark, turn 90° to the left, then join the D20IV along the banks of the Ill at Ruelisheim.

(1) Continue along the left bank of the Ill.

(2) Leave the left bank at the sewage treatment works. After three right-angle bends – right, left, then right – head towards Saint-Georges.

(3) Continue north-west, then take another three right-angle bends – left, right, left – to rejoin the D20IV towards the Cité Sainte-Barbe.

(4) Cross it and enter the forest. Follow the fitness trail to signpost No. 9. At the edge of the woodland, you’ll reach the River Dollerbaechlein.

(5) Walk along the riverbank towards Wittenheim until you reach the Pont Bleu.

(6) Continue along the riverbank but on the other side (on the left-hand side as you walk). Follow the Blue Saltire signposts. You’ll rejoin the D20II.

(7) Cross it to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 745 ft - Rabbargala Park
  2. 1 : mi 1.14 - alt. 741 ft - D20IV along the edge of the > - Ill (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 1.8 - alt. 735 ft - Wastewater treatment plant
  4. 3 : mi 2.51 - alt. 732 ft - Saint-Georges
  5. 4 : mi 3.75 - alt. 732 ft - Cross the D20IV
  6. 5 : mi 4.35 - alt. 728 ft - Dollerbaechlein River
  7. 6 : mi 4.59 - alt. 735 ft - Blue Bridge
  8. 7 : mi 5.21 - alt. 745 ft - Cross the D20II
  9. S/E : mi 5.37 - alt. 745 ft - Rabbargala Park

Worth a visit

As you’re passing through a fitness trail, you can try out the suggested exercises.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
Kymmy
Kymmy
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We did not complete the entire route because it was quite muddy during this winter period.
However, Rabbargala Park is very pleasant.

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emma7900
emma7900

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A rather nice walk, though a bit monotonous at times due to the long, straight country lanes. But in spring, with the vegetation and flowers in bloom, and the surrounding streams, it was very pretty. It also gave me the chance to discover the magnificent Rabbargala Park, with some really interesting play equipment for children and exceptional green spaces. Avoid doing this walk in summer during a heatwave, as there’s very little shade.

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rosenard
rosenard

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Well

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spacky
spacky

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello, I did indeed complete this very easy route. The only slight downside was that there were no markings before reaching the fitness trail – otherwise it was brilliant, Spacky

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