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Fontaine Sainte-Odile (Ottrott) walks
Barr to Mont Sainte-Odile route
Visorando Member
9.12 mi
+2,106 ft
-2,106 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Barr (Bas-Rhin)
A beautiful 14 km round trip hike via Landsberg Castle to Mont Sainte-Odile. Superb views of the Barr region, the Alsace plain and, in good weather, the Black Forest in Germany.
Circular loop of abbeys, chapels and the southern pagan wall.
5.82 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,165 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ottrott (Bas-Rhin)
Mont Sainte-Odile, a mecca of Alsatian culture, is surrounded by numerous historical sites and beautiful hiking trails.
This circular route, starting from Hohenbourg Abbey at the top of Mont Sainte-Odile, follows the trails in the south-eastern part of the site and the trail that runs along the southern pagan wall, passing most of the points of interest in the area, all through the undergrowth.
The Sentier des Merveilles (Path of Wonders) in Ottrot
4.17 mi
+423 ft
-446 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ottrott (Bas-Rhin)
Sculptures on tree stumps, a mystical place surrounded by a curious pagan wall, impressive granite cliffs. A short walk that will enchant you in any season, but is even more wonderful when there is snow.
From Barr to Obernai via Mont Sainte-Odile
12.05 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,175 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Barr (Bas-Rhin)
I suggest an online hike. The starting point is Barr station, which is easily accessible by train from Strasbourg. The finish is at Obernai station, from where you can easily catch a train back to Strasbourg; there are services every hour on weekdays.
The route will take you through the villages of Barr, Saint-Nabor, Bernardswiller and the town of Obernai, first through the vineyards and then into the forest on the slopes of Mont Sainte-Odile. You’ll be able to admire the ruins of the imposing Château du Landsberg (12th century). You can visit Hohenbourg Abbey, founded in 680 by Saint Odile, patron saint of Alsace, and admire the ruins of Niedermünster Abbey below.
Enjoy exploring!
Walks near Fontaine Sainte-Odile (Ottrott)
Barr - Châtenois
Tourism professional
19.01 mi
+3,392 ft
-3,445 ft
11h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Barr (Bas-Rhin)
The eleventh stage of the journey through the Vosges proposed by Passion Vosges magazine, published by Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace and L’Alsace, is also one of the longest of the trip. Starting from the vineyards, it will take you through the foothill forests via the Ungersberg Pass before reaching the small town of Châtenois and its ramparts. A report on this eleventh stage by Olivier Terrenère can be found in Passion Vosges.
Mountain biking in the Vosges, Day 4: Hohwald - Chatenois (Part 1)
7.84 mi
+840 ft
-1,558 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the first part of thefourth stage of a seven-day tour of the Alsatian side of the Vosges mountains. Most of the route is on forest roads in good condition. The signage is excellent, consisting of signs with an orange or red mountain bike logo and the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).
Dambach-la-Ville – Obernai
18.18 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,450 ft
9h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dambach-la-Ville (Bas-Rhin)
Vine growing is an integral part of the Alsatian landscape. There is also a route named after it. This route is the fifth stage of the vineyard walk and connects Dambach-la-Ville to Obernai. There are numerous vantage points, indeed they are almost everywhere outside the villages. The villages themselves are very typical, with pretty half-timbered houses and undeniable charm. The region’s heritage is equally well represented.
Châtenois - Ribeauvillé
12.79 mi
+2,238 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Châtenois (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
With this superb twelfth stage of the Vosges crossing proposed by Passion Vosges magazine, published by Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace and L’Alsace, the hiker visits a series of castles, starting with the iconic Haut-Koenigsbourg. After a lovely detour into the valley of the mountain village of Thannenkirch, a final climb leads to the steep and spectacular site of the three castles overlooking the charming wine-growing town of Ribeauvillé, the end point of this 20-kilometre route.
Vosges Mountain Biking Day 5: Chatenois – Aubure (Part 1)
9.60 mi
+2,021 ft
-436 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Châtenois (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route forms the first part of the fifth stage of a 7-day tour on the Alsatian side of the Vosges. The route follows mainly forest tracks in good condition. The signposting, which is excellent, consists of signs bearing an orange or red mountain bike logo accompanied by the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).
Three days around the Val de Senones with bivouacs
33.33 mi
+5,928 ft
-5,945 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
Three days of hiking and camping around the Val de Senones, passing by beautiful viewpoints. Campsites at the Tête du Coquin and the Haute Loge.
From Salm to the Tête du Coquin
10.34 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
This first stage is probably the hardest day of the route. Beautiful views, pleasant trails and few forest roads. A steep climb at the end of the day explains the "Difficult" rating.
From Sélestat to Ribeauvillé via Haut-Koenigsbourg
13.49 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,713 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sélestat (Bas-Rhin)
Hiking trail from Sélestat station, easily accessible from many towns in Alsace, to Ribeauvillé, from where you can return to Sélestat station by bus.
The route offers magnificent views of the Vosges mountains from the outskirts of Sélestat, with Kintzheim Castle and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on your left, the village of Châtenois opposite you, and Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles above Scherwiller on your right.
You will pass through part of Châtenois before tackling the climb to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a major tourist attraction in Alsace. You will finally end your journey in the middle of the vineyards, between Bergheim, a charming fortified village in the foothills of the Vosges, and Ribeauvillé, your destination.