Eschau - Fegersheim - Saint-Ulrich - Eschau

A country circuit through forests, villages, fields and rivers.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
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    Descent: - 4 m

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    Highest point: 149 m
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    Lowest point: 143 m

Description of the walk

(S) Start from the Augraben fishing pond next to the hydroelectric power station on Rue Stoskopf in Eschau. At the pond, follow the yellow ring markings to the right towards the Petite Ill footbridge.

(1) At the end of the footbridge, cross the fields, keeping slightly to the left, along the electricity poles (do not go towards the first houses in Ohnheim on the right or to the far left along the bank of the Petite Ill upstream). Follow the yellow signpost, passing the pumping station, then turn right in front of the Bruchmatt pond and finally left, following the houses until you reach the entrance to the playground. Cross the playground at the top to reach Rue de l'Amiral Exelmans.

(2) After about 10 metres, turn left along a small branch of the river, the Scheer, for about 200 metres before turning right.

After about 150 metres, you will reach Rue du Moulin à Fegersheim, which you follow until you cross the bridge over the Andlau, after number 19 on the street.

(3) Turn right at the second branch of the Andlau and follow it to the bridge near the sports centre. Keep following the yellow signs.

Cross the bridge and turn left. The marked trail begins by following the Andlau before crossing a large meadow at the end of which you will come out on Rue des Platanes in Fegersheim. Take Rue de la Chapelle opposite for about 500 metres before turning left towards the Saint-Ulrich Chapel.

(4) Continue along the Andlau until it joins the Ill, still following the yellow crown markings.
Do not take the footbridge towards the fields, but turn right along the Ill to the Pont de Ohnheim bridge via Rue de l'Eschenwoerth and Impasse de l'Ill.

''A first option allows you to shorten the route by taking the path that runs along the Petite Ill to the footbridge of the same name and back to the starting point.
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(5) Alternatively, for the entire route, cross the bridge and take the first path on the left, then turn right along the fields until you reach Rue du Couvent in Eschau.

(6) Take the street on the left before turning right onto Rue des Vosges until you reach the crossroads (note that the marked path takes Rue du Couvent on the right before reaching this crossroads, passing close to the Abbey Church of Saint-Trophime).

(7) Continue along Rue du Canal until you reach the Rhône-Rhine Canal.

(8) Turn right and follow the canal to Écluse 82.

(9) 200 metres further on, turn right along the fields and the first houses.

(10) When you reach the D 222, turn right and immediately left onto Rue de Rathsamhausen, then take the second right onto Rue du Docteur Pierre Schmidt and finally Rue Stoskopf to return to our starting point for the day (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 145 m - Starting point: Hydroelectric power station - Eschau- - Ill (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 144 m - Petite Ill footbridge
  3. 2 : km 1.92 - alt. 146 m - Scheer (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 146 m - Bridge over the &gt - Andlau (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 3.72 - alt. 144 m - Saint-Ulrich Chapel (Fegersheim)
  6. 5 : km 5.51 - alt. 145 m - Ohnheim Bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.29 - alt. 145 m - Crossroads of Rue des Prés and Rue du Couvent
  8. 7 : km 7.15 - alt. 145 m - At the crossroads, continue along Rue du Canal
  9. 8 : km 7.84 - alt. 146 m - Turn right - Canal du Rhône au Rhin
  10. 9 : km 9.09 - alt. 148 m - Lock 82
  11. 10 : km 10.02 - alt. 146 m - D222
  12. S/E : km 10.72 - alt. 145 m - Hydroelectric power station - Eschau

Notes

As this is a circuit, you can choose other starting points such as Écluse 82, the Fegersheim Sports Centre, Saint-Trophime Abbey, etc.

It should be noted that the entire circuit can be divided into two separate loops of approximately 6.5 km each:
- one passing through points (1) to (5) and returning via points (1) and (S).
- the other passing through points (S) and (1), then (5) to (10) and returning to (S).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 26 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
rahm josiane
rahm josiane

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well traced

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canardo
canardo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy walk in a suburban setting with no difficulties. The return trip along the canal is the least pleasant part of this hike.

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Michigan67
Michigan67

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Poorly signposted route, it's easy to get lost, especially on the yellow route

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Kiffel
Kiffel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2031
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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franchie
franchie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, marked with yellow signs (fishermen's trail). However, the return trip along the canal (between 8 and 9) was not possible due to a detour caused by bridge repairs until June 2022. I used the cycle detour and took the Ill trail (blue diamond) back to the starting point.

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Denis_68
Denis_68

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful tour through meadows, streams and houses.
We took a short trip to the church in Fergersheim; the old village buildings are well worth seeing.
We made the round trip to Ste Trophime, but the garden is only open by appointment.
We didn't mind the path along the canal; we walked on the riverside path rather than the cycle path.
all in all, a very varied and peaceful route just a stone's throw from the city.
THANK YOU
Denis

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gigibr
gigibr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very bucolic hike between land and water.

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Rando67400
Rando67400

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk along the water
The return to the starting point via Eschau on the road is a bit long and not very interesting
Detour to Ste Trophime recommended

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Hérisson59
Hérisson59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike - easy

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Rando67400
Rando67400

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely afternoon walk
Change of route in Eschau to pass by Ste Trophime and the cemetery

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alma67
alma67
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

With lockdown restrictions limiting travel to within 10 km of home, we discovered this beautiful hike close to where we live. It was easy and very informative. We will do it again in autumn to enjoy the colours.

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Claaa
Claaa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Convenient route as it is not far from Strasbourg.
Passes through villages and offers a bit of nature and fields. Pretty spots along the Ill River and small streams.
Pleasant route with a variety of landscapes and scenery.

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joph12
joph12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk along several streams and through clearings. The paths were a little muddy in places due to recent rain, but we really enjoyed this route. The directions are perfect, so there's no risk of getting lost. Well done and thank you

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Philippe Schwab
Philippe Schwab

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

My wife and I completed it in 2 hours and 15 minutes. It is ideal for stretching your legs after a meal, but should be avoided in wet weather as much of the route is very muddy.

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patmarant
patmarant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk with no difficulties at all, we did it in two hours (without children).

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