From the Lohe plateau to the Vosges foothills

A lovely walk starting from the centre of the charming village of Uffholtz.
It circles the bucolic Loh plateau, where orchards, vineyards, meadows and crops alternate.
It ventures into the Uffholtz communal forest to enjoy a refreshing shaded passage halfway along a very open route where the sun can be intense.
On the way back, the walk follows the Egelbach stream.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 105 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 105 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 412 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 307 m

Description of the walk

The walk is marked Nat'Mouv.
Park in the car park of the Claussmann cemetery.

(S/E) Head away from the cemetery towards the canalised Egelbach stream, which you will cross.
At the end of the street lined with grassy parking spaces, turn right (slight incline), then left (flat road) and then right again (steep incline).

(1) At the crossroads, take the track that climbs towards the hills and, at thefirst intersection, turn right at a right angle.
Continue along the same road until you reach the inter-communal water reservoir, which you will pass. Continue straight ahead towards the mountain.

(2) At the T-junction, take the path that climbs up to your left and continue straight ahead until you enter the forest.

(3) Stop at the mountain bike trail (wild) and enjoy the semi-shade of this deciduous forest before retracing your steps.
Shortly after returning to the vineyards, take the path that descends to the left towards the Egelbach stream.

(4) Continue to follow this stream out of the valley on the wide path.

(5) After the beehives and just before entering the village, take the path that climbs steeply to your right. At the first crossroads, turn left and from there, always take the paths in front of you.

(1) Back on the tarmac road, walk a few metres to your right, then take the street on your left downhill (Rue du Bourg).
When you cross the Egelbach stream, take the path that runs alongside it to return to the starting point on the left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 307 m - Claussmann car park near the cemetery
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 318 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 381 m - End of the meadows
  4. 3 : km 2.27 - alt. 412 m - Mountain bike trail
  5. 4 : km 2.88 - alt. 364 m - Egelbach stream
  6. 5 : km 3.35 - alt. 341 m - Fork in the path (beehives)
  7. S/E : km 4.6 - alt. 307 m - Claussmann car park near the cemetery

Worth a visit

You can enjoy a "sports & nature discovery" activity with the Nat'Mouv app. It combines movement with natural elements and nature discovery.
It is free for participants as it is funded by the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park and the Grand Est Region.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
loujean
loujean

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for your guidance.

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Marieke
Marieke

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Stunning 360° views and diverse landscapes!

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Pattoune
Pattoune

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, easy walk through vineyards and fields. Magnificent views of the Vosges, the Black Forest, the Jura and the surrounding villages and towns. The coolness of the forest was welcome on this hot Sunday in September.

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Bebopeloula
Bebopeloula

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk with beautiful views of the mountains. Very easy and without difficulty.

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cockpit
cockpit

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello. A very pleasant walk through orchards, vineyards, meadows, forests and farmland.

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