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Grand canal d'Alsace walks
Along the former bed of the Rhine: from the drawbridge to the Ecluse
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6.59 km
+10 m
-10 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Before the construction of the Canal of Alsace (1928), the Rhine extended its arms east of the Huningue Canal (1806) over a wide area of 1km to 2km. From the Rhone Canal on the North Rhine to the Barre d'Istein on the Old Rhine, along paths and trails often in the protected areas of the "Little Alsatian Camargue.", you'll discover numerous natural and industrial sites related to the history of the Rhine.
Begin with a stroll between the drawbridge of Kembs (1831) and l'Ecluse Le Corbusier (1961).
Walk along the old bed of the Rhine: from the Huningue Canal to the Old Rhine
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10.15 km
+77 m
-78 m
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Two centuries ago, the Rhine flowed in braids. From 1842, with the construction of dykes by Tulla, then around 1930 with the construction of the Grand Canal, the river was brought back into a single channel and the Rhine ecosystem was profoundly altered.
Today, there is a stark contrast between nature, which is becoming re-vegetated and adapting to the drying up of the river with diverse and unique flora and fauna, and the intense industrial activity surrounding navigation and hydroelectric power.
In the heart of the Au plain, Rosenau, daughter of the Rhine
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13.55 km
+30 m
-30 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
The Plaine de l'Au is a wetland area on the floodplain of the Rhine in the Pays des Trois Frontières, where the river, before its course was corrected by dykes (19th century) and then channelled (early 20th century), spread out into multiple branches.Between the Kembs hydroelectric plant in the north and the Grand Marais trail in the south, water accompanies us throughout this route, where biodiversity and human activities strive to coexist harmoniously.The time indicated does not take into account stops at the five observatories and other points of interest along the route.
Please note: the Scheidgraben path between (6) and (7) is currently submerged (November 2026), making this hike difficult to complete.
La Petite Camargue by Rosenau
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6.41 km
+4 m
-4 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Haut-Rhin
Do you live in the urban area of the three borders and want to get away from it all without travelling dozens of kilometres? Come and discover the Petite Camargue to get some fresh air and observe many species of birds and plants in a well-preserved area. Leaving from the pretty village of Rosenau, you'll find it hard to believe that you're only 4 kilometres away from the airport as the crow flies.
Walks near Grand canal d'Alsace
Kandern - Haldenhof
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20.23 km
+1,020 m
-436 m
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Kandern (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This second stage will take you from Kandern to the Haldenhof Inn. The route follows the Westweg Schwartzwald. Along the way, you will discover Sausenburg Castle. The highest point of the day is at Blauen, which offers a panoramic view of the Black Forest.
Steinen - Kandern
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16.65 km
+442 m
-416 m
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This first stage will take you from Steinen to Kandern. Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the Black Forest trail: the Westweg Schwarzwald in the pretty village of Kandern.
From Steinen to Albbruck in the Black Forest
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163.07 km
+5,249 m
-5,257 m
9 days
Difficult
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This nine-day route allows you to discover different aspects of the southern Black Forest.Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the pretty village of Kandern. Then, for four days, you will follow the Schwarzwald Westweg trail, passing through the highest peaks of the Black Forest: Belchen, Feldberg and Herzogenhorn.You will also stop off at Titisee, a pleasant lakeside resort. The second part of the route is devoted to the Albsteig, a trail that follows the River Alb from its source at the foot of the Feldberg to Albbruck, where the River Alb flows into the Rhine. On the way, you will stop at Sankt Blasien, a remarkable town with a magnificent cathedral and cloister.