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Grotte de Saint Léon walks
Discover unusual sites starting from Walscheid
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10.01 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,125 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
Walscheid, a picturesque village at the gateway to the Vosges, is well worth a visit. There are many hiking trails, including this one, which takes in a wealth of attractions such as the Gallo-Roman cemetery, the ruins of Heidenschloss, the Durrenberg promontory and the Saint Léon cave.
St-Léon - Abreschviller
4.78 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
A walk in the Vosges foothills, under the trees and with a beautiful view of Abreschviller.
I wanted to revisit a walk I used to do regularly with my parents when I was a teenager. Unfortunately, the storm of 1999 took its toll and the path has been completely washed away in places. The Club Vosgien has redefined a new route from Saint-Léon. I preferred to go back 45 years and offer you my retro walk along the original path.
Walscheid – Hohwalsch – Rocher du Calice – Rocher du Diable circular loop
16.33 mi
+2,434 ft
-2,415 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
Take the trail running/hiking path from Walscheid for an unforgettable adventure through the majestic rocks and surrounding pine-covered valleys. This route follows easy, accessible paths. It will allow you to discover the region’s natural beauty whilst enjoying superb panoramic views. Pass through the spectacular rock formations and be enchanted by the tranquillity of the Vosges forest. A rewarding experience for nature lovers and keen hikers!
Roche du Diable and Saint-Léon’s Grotto as seen from the Marie-Médiatrice Chapel
4.16 mi
+522 ft
-495 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
This fairly easy walk takes you through hamlets and unusual spots in the parishes of Walscheid and Abreschwiller
After the Roche du Diable, the route descends towards the hamlet of Nonnebourg, then leads to the Chapel of Pope Saint Leo IX (1002–1054), and on to the Saint-Léon-de-Walscheid grotto, where you can admire the view of the village below.
Around Walscheid, following in the footsteps of Pope Leo IX
2.32 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
A short circular walk around Walscheid featuring points of interest such as the promontory overlooking the village and the site of the original chapel, the present-day Saint-Léon Chapel and the Saint-Léon Cave, the largest underground cavern in the Vosges Mountains.
Walks near Grotte de Saint Léon
Wangenbourg Engenthal - Urmatt
Tourism professional
11.13 mi
+1,696 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
From the ‘Little Switzerland’ of Alsace to the Bruche Valley, this seventh stage of the journey through the Vosges, presented by Passion Vosges magazine published by DNA and L’Alsace, takes you through the wild heights of the Schneeberg and introduces you to the castles and the Nideck Waterfall between Wangenbourg-Engenthal and Urmatt. A stage narrated by Romain Gascon. The entire route follows the Red Rectangle, unless otherwise stated.
Lutzelbourg to Saverne
9.94 mi
+3,294 ft
-3,428 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lutzelbourg (Moselle)
A lovely walk between Lutzelbourg station and Saverne station, taking in the castles of Lutzelbourg, Petit and Grand-Geroldseck, and Haut-Barr, an archaeological site with Gallo-Roman ruins, and passing by the Tour du Brotsch.
Between the Col du Donon, Col du Prayé and Col du Hantz to Saint-Blaise-la-Roche
14.61 mi
+1,427 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Grandfontaine (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A long hike that will take you from the Col du Donon to Saint-Blaise-la-Roche in the Schirmeck valley, via the Col du Prayé and the Col du Hantz. You’ll follow the old 1871 border between France and Germany along the ridges, which is still marked by several boundary stones. In August, the high moors are dotted with flowering heather, creating a beautiful pink hue that contrasts with the green of the fir trees, the blue of the sky and the white clouds.
Oberhaslach, Col des Pandours, Wangenbourg, Oberhaslach
16.30 mi
+2,451 ft
-2,431 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Still (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely circular route from Oberhaslach to Wangenbourg, passing through the Col des Pandours on the way out. Then on to Bergbieten by mountain bike before returning to Oberhaslach.Most of the route follows tracks suitable for vehicles. There are a few technical sections on fairly short single tracks.
Saverne – Wangenbourg-Engenthal
16.00 mi
+3,002 ft
-2,113 ft
10h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A challenging hike, from castle to castle, for this sixth stage of the Vosges crossing, with Passion Vosges magazine. You’ll also discover a beautiful view of the Saint-Léon Chapel in Dabo. A stage recounted by Christian Bach in Passion Vosges magazine, published by DNA and L’Alsace.