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Étang du Fleckenstein walks
Five castles in the Northern Vosges
Visorando Member
8.05 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,795 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This moderately difficult circular hike takes you to five castles built in the 12th and 13th centuries, each with a different history. From the top of some of the castles, you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Northern Vosges and the German Palatinate.
From Gimbelhof to the Castle and Fleckenstein Pond
Tourism professional
4.43 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Fleckenstein Castle is an eagle’s nest of extraordinary proportions, first mentioned in 1174. It had a reputation as an impregnable stronghold until it fell, without a fight, to the soldiers of Louis XIV in 1680. This walk invites you to discover this castle and the lake of the same name.
Walks near Étang du Fleckenstein
Obersteinbach – Niederbronn-les-Bains
11.80 mi
+2,362 ft
-2,526 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
On this second stage of your journey through the Vosges with Passion Vosges, you’ll pass numerous castle ruins – it’s a whole different experience. It’s an opportunity to discover the technical and architectural feats achieved at the time in such a hostile environment. This is particularly true of the semi-troglodytic castles of the Northern Vosges, where you find yourself wondering every time how parts of the structure managed to cling to the rock faces. A dizzying question. This stage is described by Franck Buchy in *Passion Vosges*, the hiking magazine published by *DNA* and *L’Alsace*. The entire route follows the Red Rectangle, unless otherwise stated.
Wissembourg - Obersteinbach
18.06 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,654 ft
10h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
The first stage of the account of a north-south crossing of the Vosges, from Wissembourg to the Ballon d’Alsace, with Passion Vosges, the magazine dedicated to hiking. This stage is recounted by Franck Buchy in Passion Vosges.