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Église de Buhl walks
Around Buhl via Guebwiller and Saint-Barnabé
Two circular routes around Buhl: varied route offering beautiful views and sights. Several variations or shortcuts are possible.
Col de Dreibannstein via the quarries at Buhl, Guebwiller and Bergholtz
This route offers a comprehensive tour of the three beautiful sandstone quarries above Guebwiller, which were in operation until the early 20th century.
Starting north of Buhl, the route crosses and explores the major sandstone quarries of this massif, those of Buhl, as well as Guebwiller and Bergholtz. This route will take you beneath and above the quarries, passing through the Col du Dreibannstein, which features a Club Vosgien shelter and tables.
After skirting the quarry walls, the route offers views of Guebwiller, its Grand Ballon and the Florival valley. The quarries and the very pleasant trails are a delight for the region’s rock climbers. But they also appeal to hikers, with views of the valley, the Vosges, the plain, the sandstone cliffs, and more...
Castle Trail: from Buhl to Hohrupf
A walk exploring the fortified castles around Guebwiller
Lautenbach-Zell, Hohrupf and Buhl
This relatively long walk presents no particular difficulties. You will pass through the villages of Lautenbach-Zell and Buhl, alternating between woodland and meadows.
Forest walk around Lautenbach
Starting from Buhl, this route takes you mainly through woodland. You’ll climb up to the Col de Bannstein, then cycle close to the Engelstein, above Lautenbach, enjoying a lovely view, before cycling around the Demberg.
Buhl and Schweighouse: a blend of industry and history
Starting from the Place du Marché in Buhl, this themed circular walk traces the textile heritage of the Florival region and the memories of its inhabitants. You’ll pass the Maison Koechlin, which commemorates the Buhl-born engineer responsible for the first design of the Eiffel Tower, walk alongside the former cloth mill and reach one of the replicas of the famous tower dotted around the village. A short stretch through the forest leads to Schweighouse, where ‘memorial cobblestones’ commemorate the fate of deported residents. The return route follows the River Lauch and the remains of the Marin-Astruc spinning mill, climbs up to a mission cross overlooking Buhl, then leads to the Church of St John the Baptist and its altarpiece attributed to the circle of Martin Schongauer.
Walks near Église de Buhl
3-day tour of the Grand Ballon: from Guebwiller to the Grand Ballon
First day of the 3-day Grand Ballon circuit. Starting from Guebwiller, the first day of this multi-day hike will take you to the Grand Ballon, the highest peak in the Vosges mountains, which rises to an altitude of 1,424 metres. The ascent is quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness. Along the way, you can enjoy the varied landscapes and the flora and fauna of the Vosges, and on arrival, the exceptional panoramic views across the whole of the Alsace plain, the Black Forest and, on a clear day, even the Bernese Alps.
Guebwiller – Grand Ballon
Get straight to the heart of the matter with the ascent of the Grand Ballon, which will delight the fittest walkers!
Starting from Guebwiller, the first day of this multi-day hike will take you to the Grand Ballon, the highest peak in the Vosges mountains, which rises to an altitude of 1,424 metres. The climb to this pass is therefore quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness. Along the way, you’ll be able to enjoy the varied landscapes and the flora and fauna of the Vosges, and on arrival, the exceptional panoramic views across the whole of the Alsace plain, the Black Forest and even the Bernese Alps if the sky is clear.
Linthal – Grand Ballon – Markstein
A very physically demanding first day with a wide variety of landscapes.
Starting from Linthal, the most mountainous village in the Guebwiller region, the first day of this multi-day hike will take you to the Auberge du Steinlebach, via the Grand Ballon – the highest peak in the Vosges mountains, rising to an altitude of 1,424 metres – and the Markstein resort. The ascent is quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness. Along the way, you’ll pass the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, Lake Ballon and the Haag farmhouse inn…
Ascent to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (Guebwiller) via the lake
A challenging climb to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (past Guebwiller). The route passes by the beautiful Lac du Ballon and the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, both of which offer very pleasant places to stop for a break.
From Soultzmatt to the Guebwiller valley
The Florival Valley seen from above – a perfect way to end the walk!
Setting off from Soultzmatt, you’ll enjoy ‘heritage stops’ along the Val du Pâtre Way of the Cross, pausing to visit the churches and chapels of Soultzmatt, Val de Pâtre and Saint-Gangolphe. This long hike concludes on the balcony paths through the Guebwiller vineyards, offering exceptional panoramic views of the Florival Valley, the Grand Ballon and the Petit Ballon. You’ll be able to look back and admire the routes you’ve covered over the last few days.
Le Col du Grand Ballon depuis Soultz
Randonnée presque quasiment en montée qui permet de relier Soultz, sympathique village culturel, au Col du Grand Ballon où vous pourrez passer la nuit avant d'aller le lendemain matin au sommet. Bien que cette étape soit courte en kilomètres, elle comporte un important dénivelé à ne pas négliger. Mais que de beautés en revanche entre les forêts et points de vues remarquables dans la dernière partie du parcours.
A day trip to Lac du Ballon
Enjoy a relaxing break at Lac du Ballon before setting off again along the Route des Crêtes.
The route for this second day, starting from the Grand Ballon, includes a short detour to Lac du Ballon, so you can take in the scenery and the tranquillity of this little paradise. The walk continues along the Route des Crêtes to Markstein, with views of the Grand Ballon and the Thur Valley, and, if you wish, you can enjoy the leisure and outdoor activities on offer at the Markstein resort.
On the ridges: Grand Ballon – Markstein – Petit Ballon
An easy route, gently undulating across the highest peaks of the Vosges, through stubble fields and forests. Magnificent views over the surrounding valleys.
Descent into the Noble Valley
Begin your descent through varied landscapes towards the first villages of the Alsace plain, situated on the Wine Route.
After enjoying the 360° view from the Petit Ballon over the valleys of Guebwiller and Munster and the Hohneck and Grand Ballon mountain ranges, it is as you begin the descent at the end of the ridge that you will catch sight of the Petit Ballon glacial cirque. Beautiful little paths, winding through woods and meadows, vineyards and mountains, will take you to the village of Soultzmatt, via Wintzfelden and Osenbach, not forgetting a short stop at the remarkable site of the ruins of Schwartzenthann Convent.