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Grassendorf walks
Walk on Grassendorf Hill
Tourism professional
3.11 mi
+256 ft
-240 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Grassendorf (Bas-Rhin)
Walk on Grassendorf Hill through fields and vineyards. This is an easy walk with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The route should be avoided in very wet weather due to the clay soil.
Route of the Four Chapels starting from Morschwiller
Visorando Member
8.37 mi
+453 ft
-443 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Morschwiller (Bas-Rhin)
If you’re not very familiar with this area, now’s the time to discover it.
This fairly easy walk takes you along the Londgraben from Morschwiller Chapel to Ohlungen Chapel in almost a straight line. The return route, which involves a slight climb, will take you past the two beautiful chapels in Dauendorf.
Along the way, depending on the time of day, you should see plenty of roe deer; if you’re an early riser, you might even spot Goupil the fox.
In the Ringeldorf woods and the hills of Morschwiller
5.86 mi
+676 ft
-673 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pfaffenhoffen (Bas-Rhin)
This pleasant hike offers a mosaic of landscapes and some of the most photogenic views in the area. Along the route, you will come across an old vineyard shelter. At Geiersberg, a Napoleonic bench made of Vosges sandstone allows you to enjoy the panorama at an altitude of 261 m: the Haguenau Forest and the Outre-Forêt are part of the scenery. From the heights of Morschwiller, you can look out over the Alsace plain, with views stretching from the Northern Vosges to the Black Forest.
Chapelle de la Black Cross
3.33 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Huttendorf (Bas-Rhin)
This round trip through the fields will take you past the Roman bridge at Huttendorf and the Chapel of the Black Cross in Dauendorf.
The Stocklach Grand Route
Tourist office
5.52 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Uberach (Bas-Rhin)
From Uberach to the charming village of Mietesheim, through the undivided forest of Haguenau and along the Neubourg camp, this route will take you through majestic oak and beech trees and highlight the forest's military past and present.
Tour of Ringendorf in the Hanau region
7.92 mi
+594 ft
-574 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ringendorf (Bas-Rhin)
An easy hike through the Hanau region, taking in rolling countryside and orchards. Pretty farms and half-timbered houses in Ringendorf, Buswiller and Issenhausen.
Path through the fields to the canal at Schwindratzheim
3.00 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Schwindratzheim (Bas-Rhin)
Here is a route starting from the football stadium in Schwindratzheim, continuing to the Waltenheim bridge before following the Marne-Rhine Canal back to the Schwindratzheim bridge once more.
The Permanent Trail in Schweighouse-sur-Moder
6.50 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Schweighouse-sur-Moder (Bas-Rhin)
On this urban and forest trail, starting from Schweighouse-sur-Moder, you will walk through the pine forests of the south-west of the undivided forest and cross the course of two rivers, the Zinsel du Nord and the Moder, several times.
Around the village of Offwiller
2.89 mi
+617 ft
-620 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Offwiller (Bas-Rhin)
In the foothills of the Northern Vosges, this route combines the coolness of the forest with a discovery of the heritage of this half-timbered village, typical of the area.
The Sandhaas walk between Haguenau and Schweighouse-sur-Moder
5.04 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Follow the Sandhaas through the town, fields and forest in the heart of the Moder Valley, between Haguenau and Schweighouse-sur-Moder. Sandhaas – sand hare – is the nickname given to the inhabitants of Haguenau when Alsace was under the authority of the German Empire, due to the large number of hares in this part of the region with its very sandy soil.
Circular route in the Ingwiller–Lichtenberg–Rothbach triangle
10.22 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,729 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating walk, mostly through woodland and brightened by the abundance of broom. Several points of interest mark this circular route: the botanical and ‘Poets’ trails showcase the forest, the high-perched Château de Lichtenberg offers a striking silhouette, whilst at the other end of the route the large sandstone boulders of the Scheibenberg remind us of the geology of the Northern Vosges.
The GPX track will certainly be very useful.
Lichtenberg Castle from Ingwiller
8.17 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike of moderate difficulty, culminating in the magnificent Lichtenberg Castle.
You will walk mainly on paths and through a deciduous forest, enjoying the early spring sunshine but staying in the shade in summer.
The access trail to the GR® 532
5.91 mi
+121 ft
-49 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Head to Walbourg and the start of the GR®532 from the centre of Haguenau and set off to explore the heritage of the undivided forest along this trail, which is part of the Way of St James.
The Haguenau-Eschbach Grand Tour
9.78 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Historical heritage meets natural heritage on this route to the north-west of the undivided forest, which will take you through pine forests and deciduous woodlands, across fields and through the charming village of Eschbach, which runs along the edge of the forest.
In the Haguenau Forest, from Hundshof to Forlenweg
9.85 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This is the largest undivided forest in France. It boasts the diversity of an ‘exception’ forest – a label awarded by the ONF to around fifteen forests in France – with a varied flora. It is teeming with mushrooms in season.
There is a small nature reserve along this route.
Monument du Chêne trail
8.99 mi
+56 ft
-23 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Rediscover the link between Haguenau and its forest: reach the undivided forest from the town centre via this urban, agricultural and forest trail, and discover the famous Oak Monument and some remarkable trees.
Discover the Haguenau Forest of Exceptional Beauty®
23.00 mi
+151 ft
-167 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This cycle route will take you through varied landscapes, between pine and oak trees, to discover some of the riches of the undivided forest of Haguenau. You will walk through the heart of this forest, which was awarded the Forêtd'Exception® label in January 2020, and along the way you can enjoy its lakes and be surprised by its legends and heritage.
Forest route on the heights of Oberbronn and Zinswiller
8.00 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Oberbronn (Bas-Rhin)
Circular in the forest on the heights of Oberbronn and Zinswiller. Passing through Immenkopf, Ungerthal, Grunschaft, Michelskopf and Linsenthal Pond from the Sonnenberg area.
Sparsbach: via Englishberg and Ochsenstall
10.72 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike to stretch your legs. Ideal in early May when nature is waking up. Passes by an impressive rocky outcrop (beautiful view) and caves. Most of the walk is in the shade and the hike follows a river on the last part of the route. Also pleasant in the height of summer.
(updated May 2020)
In the Morsbronn-les-Bains plain
6.39 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy walk on flat ground through the Bieberbach and Sauer valleys. As well as beautiful scenery, it offers views of several wayside crucifixes and traditional Alsatian architecture.
A short walk in the Niederwald
4.49 mi
+371 ft
-358 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk starting from the resort of Morsbronn-les-Bains in the Niederwald, offering beautiful views over the Sauer plain and a pleasant time in the forest. A route presenting no real difficulties, with moderate elevation gain.
From Morsbronn-les-Bains to Fuchshuebel
6.51 mi
+243 ft
-272 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant route through the Sauer plain and the Bois de Fuchshuebel, returning via the traditional village of Oberdorf-Spachbach and the path beneath Mont de Gunstett. During this route, you’ll discover the beautiful wash house in the village of Gunstett.
Walk around the Sauer
5.15 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk on the plains around the River Sauer. Beautiful scenery and a glimpse of traditional Alsatian architecture. This route also offers the chance to discover two typical wash houses, one made of stone, the other of wood.
Circular route through the plain and Gunstett Forest
9.93 mi
+230 ft
-230 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant walk along well-maintained paths, offering the chance to discover a wide variety of landscapes, such as the Sauer plain, the Gunstett Forest and traditional Alsatian architecture as you pass through the villages.
Between Peterseyen and Langmattweiher
5.72 mi
+184 ft
-187 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk that passes over a hilltop at a place called Perterseyen and crosses the Sauer plain near a place called Langmattweiher. It offers a succession of beautiful Alsatian landscapes and villages (Morsbronn-les-Bains, Hegeney and Durrenbach), some of which feature houses typical of traditional Alsatian architecture.
The Niederwald Forest and the Sauer Valley below Mont de Gunstett
5.18 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike through the Niederwald forest and the Sauer valley, ending below Mont de Gunstett. In addition to the beautiful landscapes seen from the vast clearings in the forest or when crossing the Sauer plain, this route offers views of beautiful wash houses in Oberdorf-Spachbach and Gunstett, as well as fine examples of traditional Alsatian architecture.
Circular route from Morsbronn-les-Bains to Eberbach
5.43 mi
+331 ft
-322 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk offering a chance to discover the landscapes around Morsbronn-les-Bains, as well as Forstheim and Eberbach. It’s an opportunity to see fields, pastures and orchards alike.
In the footsteps of the past in the Weitbruch Communal Forest
4.96 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Weitbruch (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant, easy walk, ideal for families, taking you back to the Bronze Age.
Wolfartshoffen lake, Windstein and Jaegerthal castles
12.93 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,752 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Reichshoffen (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk that mainly follows wide forest tracks. The paths present no major difficulty, apart from the access to the Windstein ruins.
You will pass, in particular, the magnificent ruins of the Jaegerthal Forge, the birthplace of the De Dietrich factory, which was founded on 5 April 1685.
Wasenbourg Castle - Col de l'Ungerthal
7.76 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Hike in the forest of Niederbronn-les-Bains to discover Wasenbourg Castle and then the Col de l'Ungerthal.
The castles of Wasenbourg and Grand Arnsbourg and Notre-Dame de Wasenberg
9.36 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,368 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely forest walk in the hills above Niederbronn-les-Bains, taking in the Reisberg hill, the archaeological and historical sites of Wasenbourg, the Charles Mathis discovery trail, and continuing along theGR® 53 to the ruined castle of Grand Arnsbourg. The return route takes you over the Schlangenthal Pass, alongside the Falkensteinbach stream and past the Notre-Dame du Wasenberg Chapel.
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.
Le Grand Wintersberg
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.
The Wolfartshoffen lake in Reichshoffen
3.06 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Reichshoffen (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant little walk near Reichshoffen in a quiet part of the Neuwald Forest, ending with a view overlooking the Wolfartshoffen lake.
Surbourg Collegiate Church from Biblisheim
7.45 mi
+105 ft
-112 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Biblisheim (Bas-Rhin)
Circular route through fields and woodland to visit Surbourg Collegiate Church, listed as a Historic Monument since 1874.
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.
Discover the battlefield of Woerth-Froeschwiller
5.71 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Wœrth (Bas-Rhin)
A route to discover the battlefield of Woerth-Froeschwiller from 6-8 August 1870, punctuated by monuments erected in memory of the combatants, but also by viewpoints.
It crosses fields, orchards and forests, as well as Froeschwiller, Elsasshaussen and Woerth.
Kindsbrunnen shelter and pass, the Stoffel Cross, the Sentier des Bornes trail.
13.73 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,404 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Reipertswiller (Bas-Rhin)
A fairly long hike, as some people like, with no significant elevation gain. It is nice in spring because the vegetation still lets the first rays of sunshine through, but it is accessible in all seasons and has a well-placed shelter for a dry lunch.There are no difficulties on the route except for the length!