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Giessen (rivière) walks
The castles of Ortenbourg and Bernstein and the Falkenstein Rock
Visorando Member
8.70 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,722 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Scherwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A circular hike passing by Ortenbourg Castle and the ruins of Ramstein Castle, then Bernstein Castle. Wide panoramic view from the Bernstein Tower.
Return via the Bellevue summit and along the ridge with some remarkable rocks, including the Falkenstein climbing site.
Forest trail with numerous viewpoints from castles and rocks (Villé valley, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Central Alsace plain).
Around the castles of Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenbourg
10.44 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,448 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Dambach-la-Ville (Bas-Rhin)
A beautiful hike around the three castles (Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenbourg) via the Brischbach valley and its magnificent views.
Circular of castles starting from Scherwiller Town Hall
4.90 mi
+814 ft
-810 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Scherwiller (Bas-Rhin)
This lovely circular starting from Scherwiller Town Hall takes you to Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles, through vineyards and the beautiful Ortenberg forest. Stunning views over the Alsace plain, Haut Koenigsbourg and the Vosges mountains.
Castles and vineyards from Dambach
8.44 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,378 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dambach-la-Ville (Bas-Rhin)
This is a classic route that will take you past magnificent castles set on granite bases, offering beautiful views of the plain and even the Alps if the weather is favourable.
Halfway along the route, the little Huhnelmuhle inn is a great place to stop for a bite to eat in a very friendly atmosphere. The return journey takes you through the vineyards.
The castles of Ortenbourg and Ramstein from Dieffenthal
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.71 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dieffenthal (Bas-Rhin)
This circular walk will allow you to discover a botanical garden, a Celtic rock, the Wolfskirche rocks and the castles of Ortenbourg and Ramstein, while skirting a protected forest (APB)
Villé Valley: between vineyards and orchards
8.77 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant circular walk around Villé, passing through Triembach-au-Val, Albé, a village renowned for its Pinot Noir and beautiful winegrowers' houses, Breitenbach and its orchards, Saint-Martin, the beautiful Honcourt forest, and ending along the Giessen in Villé.
On the heights of Villé
6.55 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bassemberg (Bas-Rhin)
This short hike in the hills above Villé takes us from the River Giessen to theGR®532trail along the ridges, with beautiful views of the Champ du Feu massif on one side and the Col de Fouchy on the other
the other.
On the heights of Albé
9.74 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk from Triembach-Au-Val, taking us to the heights of Albé and its vineyards.
Superb views of the village of Albé from both sides.
Return via Villé and Bassemberg along the Giessen river.
The vineyards of Scherwiller
5.83 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Scherwiller (Bas-Rhin)
Walk through the vineyards around Scherwiller with a beautiful view of the Ortenbourg and Ramstein castles.
Tour of the Honcourt forest and return along the Giessen
Tourist office5.03 mi
+666 ft
-666 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is used for the running events we offer throughout the year. It can easily be done on foot or by running, and is accessible to all. You will take wide forest paths, trails, village streets and a cycle path.
Route around Villé
5.19 mi
+627 ft
-617 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the one I use for a trail running event as part of my work. It’s a loop of just under 8 km that’s fairly straightforward if you run regularly.
The advantage of this route is that it can also be done as a family walk. Walking, it takes around 2–2½ hours. This walk will allow you to explore the forest surrounding Villé, which overlooks the villages of Saint-Martin and Maisonsgoutte.
Honcourt Castle and the Banc du Forestier Pass
4.90 mi
+709 ft
-705 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely little walk covering a variety of paths. A very pretty view awaits you from the Belle-Vue gazebo.
This route is ideal for trail runners wishing to explore the Villé Valley on foot.
Route of the Four Castles starting from Thanvillé
13.59 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,490 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Thanvillé (Bas-Rhin)
The Bernstein estate is a magnificent place where mountain biking is a pleasure. During this ride
you will discover the castles of Thanvillé, Bernstein, Ortenbourg and Ramstein. The views from these castles are generally breathtaking. This route is suitable for all weather conditions and all seasons.
In the Honcourt Forest in Villé
4.97 mi
+745 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk along some lovely paths just above Villé.
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.