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Drachenbronn-Birlenbach walks
Around Climbronn Chapel
Visorando Member
8.44 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 55
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely circular walk in the Northern Vosges that crosses the old Maginot Line fortifications and passes by the ruins of an old chapel.
⚠️ 02/07/2026: Change to the starting point at the Chemin des Cîmes car park.
Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle
4.40 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A short, very natural route to discover a forest in the Northern Vosges. The route passes by the Sept Fontaines farmhouse inn and descends towards Lobsann. The return journey is along a pleasant forest path, offering a special moment in beautiful, peaceful nature. This family route can also be done by mountain bike with a minimum of skill.
Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick
9.24 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk in the Northern Vosges, mainly through deciduous woodland, offering the chance to explore the Hochwald fortifications and the Ruins of the Hermitage. If you keep quiet, you might be lucky enough to spot some roe deer!
08/07/2026: Starting point changed.
Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
7.83 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,201 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk along the Chemin des Cimes to the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.
6 July 2026. Description updated. There are no signposts on certain sections of the route, although they are shown on the map, as the Club Vosgien is currently updating the signposting.
Col du Pigeonnier and Rott from Cleebourg
8.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cleebourg (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike through forests with wide paths, viewpoints and a passage through vineyards with a beautiful panorama. In spring, you can enjoy the blossoms on the fruit trees!
From the Col du Pigeonnier to the Chemin des Cimes
7.22 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely walk that takes you from the Club Vosgien de Wissembourg car park to the Chemin des Cimes in Drachenbronn, passing close to the anti-tank ditches and following the path marked by boundary stones bearing the coats of arms of the communes of Climbach and Cleebourg. The only difficulty is crossing the ditch at point (7).
Wine and tree-growing circular on the heights of Cleebourg
6.93 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Oberhoffen-lès-Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
Hike along paved paths and trails through vineyards and orchards in the hills above Cleebourg. This route is ideal after heavy rain as the paths are clean and passable. The walk starts near the school in Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg. Halfway along the route, after about two hours' walking, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Cleebourg restaurant, visit the cellars and taste the different grape varieties. You will be overlooking the villages of Cleebourg, Rott and Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg with superb views.
From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge
5.95 mi
+879 ft
-873 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lampertsloch (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike on the southern flank of the Hochwald, leading from the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Col du Wiep, then to the Soultzerkopf Refuge. Near the refuge, an orientation table allows you to enjoy the landscape towards the plain. This route is ideal for getting back to nature and finding peace and quiet.
Wissembourg Forest House on the Stiefelsberg
6.41 mi
+791 ft
-774 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A route featuring numerous narrow paths that wind around the Col du Pigeonnier to the Col du Stiefelsberg, offering views over the Rhine plain, and back via the Chemin des Bornes, which passes through the Luchsenkopf and the Eslsberg.
Around Lembach
17.26 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,585 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This is a hike that takes place entirely in the forest on paths and trails. At the start, for 2½ hours, you’ll be walking along little-known and very quiet paths. A route with quite a bit of elevation gain and varied scenery.
The Maginot Line and Fort Schoenenbourg in Hunspach
5.74 mi
+233 ft
-203 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hunspach (Bas-Rhin)
This magnificent route allows hikers to discover Hunspach, ranked among the "most beautiful villages in France", and the Maginot Line with the Fort de Schoenenbourg.
Tour of the Scherhol from Wissembourg
9.33 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,460 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A magnificent route where hikers will follow a path that was iconic for the people of Wissembourg in the early 20th century to reach the old Scherhol Tower. Return by descending the slope towards the Lauter Valley and a visit to the town of Wissembourg.
Wissembourg - Obersteinbach
Tourism professional
18.06 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,654 ft
10h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
The first stage of the account of a north-south crossing of the Vosges, from Wissembourg to the Ballon d’Alsace, with Passion Vosges, the magazine dedicated to hiking. This stage is recounted by Franck Buchy in Passion Vosges.
Route discovery of the town of Wissembourg and its vineyards
5.90 mi
+404 ft
-394 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
This walk along the ramparts, through the vineyards and around the neighbourhoods of Wissembourg will take you past more than 70 houses built before 1700 and the imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Church.
The town's origins date back to themid-7thcentury when Benedictine monks founded an abbey, St-Pierre-et-Paul, on an island in the Lauter. The town has miraculously emerged unscathed from a history punctuated by sieges, disasters and acts of war, with a battle in 1870 bearing its name.
From Gimbelhof to the Castle and Fleckenstein Pond
4.43 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Fleckenstein Castle is an eagle’s nest of extraordinary proportions, first mentioned in 1174. It had a reputation as an impregnable stronghold until it fell, without a fight, to the soldiers of Louis XIV in 1680. This walk invites you to discover this castle and the lake of the same name.
Lembach and the 3 Castles
3.64 mi
+860 ft
-883 ft
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).
Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein
4.85 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Discover ruined castles: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnbourg (Palatinate) and remarkable rocks such as the "Krappenfels" and those that line the Sentier des Roches (Rock Trail) and the climb to Wegelnbourg. These places are steeped in history and mystery, and offer some very pretty views.
Five castles in the Northern Vosges
8.05 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,795 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This moderately difficult circular hike takes you to five castles built in the 12th and 13th centuries, each with a different history. From the top of some of the castles, you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Northern Vosges and the German Palatinate.
Circular from Fleckenstein Pond to Froensbourg Castle
3.96 mi
+561 ft
-538 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A short, easy circular loop starting from the Fleckenstein Pond and passing by the ruined Froensbourg Castle.
Note: access to the troglodytic rooms on the upper levels is no longer possible (staircase not repaired).
The Wegelnburg via the Fleckenstein
5.25 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
The destination is the Wegelnbug, the highest ruin in the Palatinate, offering breathtaking 360° views.
The ascent takes you past Fleckenstein Castle, whilst the descent offers the chance to visit Hohenbourg and Loewenstein Castles.
An ideal hike for children. A fun (but chargeable) tour of Fleckenstein, with a playground near the Gimbelhof.
