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Le Grand Wintersberg
Visorando Member
7.11 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Circular hike starting from the Celtic spring with ascent of the Grand Wintersberg, 581 m, the highest point in the Northern Vosges, and return via the Col de la Liese chalet (belonging to the Club Vosgien) and the Heidenkopf shelter.
Ascent and tour of Grand Wintersberg
8.77 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,339 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Ascent of the Grand Wintersberg, the highest point in the Northern Vosges, via a steep path. Return via a different, equally narrow path. Take care in wet weather or when the paths are snow-covered.
The Grand Wintersberg and the Celtic camp at Ziegenberg
3.33 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant forest trail that leads without much effort to the highest point in the Northern Vosges, where a tower built at the end of the 19th century offers extensive panoramic views. Less popular, the Celtic camp site is not without charm.
From Hohenfels to Grand Wintersberg
7.26 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,260 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
Hike between a semi-troglodytic castle and the highest point in the Northern Vosges.
From La Wasenbourg to the Grand Wintersberg
11.57 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very beautiful, challenging hike that takes us from the Source du Lichteneck to the ruins of Wasenbourg Castle and on to the Grand Wintersberg, passing through the hamlet of Breitenwasen. The climb up to Wintersberg is steep and requires good stamina. Walking poles will prove particularly useful here. For the more motivated, this route is perfect for a trail running training session as it combines ascents, descents and technical sections.
Walks near Garnfirst
Niederbronn-les-Bains – Lichtenberg
Tourism professional
11.68 mi
+2,336 ft
-1,860 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
For this third stage of our journey through the Vosges with Passion Vosges, we invite you to return to our roots. Both literally and figuratively, with a stage that zigzags between Niederbronn-les-Bains – renowned since ancient times for the quality of its thermal waters – and the northern Zinsel Valley.
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.
Lichtenberg – La Petite-Pierre
10.64 mi
+1,014 ft
-984 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
This fourth stage of the journey through the Vosges with Passion Vosges takes you from Lichtenberg, a charming village nestled at the foot of a castle well worth a visit, to the resort of La Petite-Pierre, a town seeking a new lease of life. There are some wonderful discoveries in store. Read the account of this stage in the Passion Vosges magazine, published by DNA and L’Alsace. The entire route follows the Red Rectangle, unless otherwise stated.