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There are no shops or drinking water points along the route.
Refreshments and light meals are available during the season at Malbrouck Castle.
From the Dreiländerblick viewpoint to Malbrouck
Starting from the Dreiländerblick viewpoint, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Moselle Valley on the German, French and Luxembourgish sides, the route descends towards Belmach and Haut-Apach before climbing up the opposite side towards the Kitzingerberg and reaching the village of Ritzing. After this first half of the walk, which takes place entirely in the forest, the landscape changes completely as you explore the countryside surrounding the Hirschenberg and its field of solar panels. After passing Malbrouck Castle, which was magnificently renovated at the end of the 20th century, the route crosses the village of Merschweiller before reaching the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace (Friedenskapelle) and the panoramic path that leads back to the starting point.
You may well have the chance to see storks flying overhead, watch birds of prey soaring, and spot the odd roe deer at the edge of a woodland.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.40 mi -
Average duration: 6h 50 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,299 ft -
Descent: - 1,293 ft -
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Highest point: 1,322 ft -
Lowest point: 561 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 830 ft - Dreiländerblick car park
- 1 : mi 0.98 - alt. 823 ft - Belmach
- 2 : mi 1.36 - alt. 568 ft - Haut-Apach wash house
- 3 : mi 1.83 - alt. 801 ft - Path with two crosses
- 4 : mi 1.95 - alt. 866 ft - Apach Wood
- 5 : mi 3.17 - alt. 997 ft - Kitzingerberg
- 6 : mi 5.31 - alt. 945 ft - Picnic table
- 7 : mi 6.12 - alt. 1,066 ft - Ritzing
- 8 : mi 7.91 - alt. 1,217 ft - Hauts de Tunting
- 9 : mi 8.78 - alt. 1,319 ft - Hirschenberg
- 10 : mi 9.49 - alt. 1,201 ft - Malbrouck Castle
- 11 : mi 10.28 - alt. 1,027 ft - Merschweiller
- 12 : mi 11.02 - alt. 1,191 ft - Notre-Dame de la Paix Chapel / Friedenskapelle
- 13 : mi 11.16 - alt. 1,204 ft - Picnic table
- 14 : mi 12.15 - alt. 1,001 ft - Picnic table(s)
- S/E : mi 12.4 - alt. 830 ft - Dreiländerblick car park
Notes
Worth a visit
Malbrouck Castle is open to visitors from April to October. See opening times and admission prices on the moselle-culture.fr website
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