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Walk in the Petite-Pierre Nord National Forest
Visorando Member
4.56 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This very hilly walk will take you from Loosthal to the Imsthal inn for a return trip to Petite-Pierre.
Route from Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder through the forest
6.70 mi
+390 ft
-381 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Zittersheim (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely little walk in the Northern Vosges forest connecting Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder.
I fell in love with the forests of the Northern Vosges.
Escape to the Petite Pierre Sud State Forest
8.14 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy circular walk in the Petite Pierre National Reserve, following the Loosthal discovery trail and the paths of the Heidekoepfel, Muehlkopf and Geierfelsen, all the way to the Rocher du Bélier.If curiosity prompts you to take a look, you’ll discover a few interesting, little-known spots that catch the eye.
Circular Loosthal route towards Hunebourg and Pfannenfelsen
9.07 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
Starting from the Loosthal forest house, begin this beautiful circular hike through undulating woodland, passing Hunebourg Castle, the Grotte d'Amour, the Rocher de la Guérite, the Gros Chêne, the Col de la Tête du Christ, the Pfannenfels rock formation and the Hammelsberg.
Short walk in Sparsbach
4.26 mi
+240 ft
-246 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sparsbach (Bas-Rhin)
This walk along paths and forest roads is shaded, very easy and suitable for children. It offers some beautiful rocks and a castle ruin (you have to use your imagination here). This circular route follows much of the same path on the way there and back.
Circular Winterberg to Birenberg and Insect Trail in La Petite Pierre
6.82 mi
+771 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating walk through the woodland, not particularly difficult, between Rocher Blanc and Rocher du Corbeau, returning via the Chemin des Insectes.
Route de découverte de la Petite Pierre
2.52 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
La Petite Pierre is a small village situated in the Northern Vosges. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, its historic centre, known as Staedtel, encapsulates everything a medieval Alsatian town has to offer: a castle, picturesque narrow streets, a medieval atmosphere, and charming houses... This circular walk also takes you to visit the suburb north of the old town, as far as the Napoleonic bench.
Short tour starting from Petite-Pierre
3.60 mi
+709 ft
-725 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This is an easy, short walk around La Petite-Pierre with a lovely view of the castle from the Rocher Blanc
But be careful, there is a slight incline!
Loop starting from La Petite-Pierre
7.57 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,135 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!
Around La Petite-Pierre
7.50 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
In the magnificent setting of the Northern Vosges, this is a short, easy walk that makes for a very enjoyable day out.
In La Petite Pierre for a stroll along the Loosthal nature trail
8.29 mi
+627 ft
-597 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This route, situated in the Northern Vosges, is a ‘Natura 2000’ site; its circular route includes a four-kilometre nature trail. It is ideal for those who enjoy easy (with little elevation gain) and peaceful walks through woodland. It offers some beautiful views, interesting cliffs and rocks, and ends at the terrace of the inn overlooking the circular Imsthal pond.
Circular route around the Petite-Pierre
12.44 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,178 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A magnificent hike around the Petite-Pierre, suitable for all seasons and presenting no difficulty other than its length. It takes you along part ofthe famousGR® 531, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Vosges mountains from north to south over 393 km; on your return, you’ll walk along the equally renownedGR® 53, which runs from Wissembourg for 167 km to Schirmeck, where it joins theGR® 5.
The Petite Pierre Sud circular route starting from Imsthal
9.59 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,214 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating circular walk to explore the Fischbaechel ponds and the rocks lining the Gorna path.
Circular starting from Weiterswiller
6.61 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Weiterswiller (Bas-Rhin)
The walk is mainly on paths and forest roads. Walking time during this reconnaissance walk: 3 hours.
Circular loop of castles around Neuwiller-lès-Saverne
6.48 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A beautiful hike that passes by Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle. Lots of lovely views. The paths are very clean and well marked.
Circular via Loosthal and Johannisthal starting from Hunebourg Castle
5.18 mi
+719 ft
-771 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
This circular, which presents no technical difficulties, will take you through pretty spots dotted with beautiful rocks, notably the Grotte d'Amour. Of reasonable length, it is a pleasant walk to be done in half a day.
Route around La Petite Pierre via Rocher des Païens and Rocher Blanc
7.65 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant walk, mainly through woodland with some lovely views. Well worth doing in summer when the weather is warm!
The Twelve Apostles Stone from Wingen-Sur-Moder
9.17 mi
+732 ft
-741 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Wingen-sur-Moder (Bas-Rhin)
This hike, tested on 15/01/2022, takes us to the Pierre des Douze Apôtres (Breitenstein), marking the border between Alsace and Moselle. This stone dates back to the time of the Druids and was used for sacrifices before being gradually transformed by Christianisation.The hike follows forest paths through the forests of the Northern Vosges.
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