Le Chauvelin and Storckensohn from Husseren

(S/E) Lovely trails and views of the Thur Valley and the beautiful little village of Storckensohn.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 455 m
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    Descent: - 454 m

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    Highest point: 706 m
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    Lowest point: 443 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park at Husseren-Wesserling (Winkel).

(S/E) Then turn right onto the Chauvelin trail (marked with a red circle). After a fairly steep climb with hairpin bends, you will reach a viewpoint overlooking the Thur valley.

(1) Continue towards the orientation table at Huselberg (706 m).

(2) Pass Seewaldkopf.

(3) Continue to an intersection, turn right and descend to Storckensohn via a beautiful winding path with balcony views.

(4) Once in Storckensohn, enter the village and pass the oil mill.

(5) At the second intersection, take the path on the left, continue to the right, cross the D13 departmental road and take the path climbing opposite towards Chauvelin (marked and signposted with a red disc).

(6) After a fairly steep climb to an intersection, take the path towards Mollau.

(7) Continue on the left to rejoin the path you took on the way there.

(8) Leave this path and turn right towards Husseren-Wesserling on a forest track (marked with red discs until you reach your destination). Continue straight ahead on the well-marked path and trail (ignoring the paths branching off to the right or left) and return to your starting point in Winkel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 443 m - Departure from Husseren (Winkel)
  2. 1 : km 1.27 - alt. 636 m - Viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 1.83 - alt. 697 m - Huselberg orientation table
  4. 3 : km 2.64 - alt. 697 m - Seewaldkopf
  5. 4 : km 4.43 - alt. 485 m - Storckensohn
  6. 5 : km 4.63 - alt. 491 m - At the intersection, turn left.
  7. 6 : km 5.62 - alt. 476 m - Start of the trail towards Chauvelin
  8. 7 : km 6.54 - alt. 633 m - Fork in the road
  9. 8 : km 7.23 - alt. 663 m - Start of the return journey to Husseren
  10. S/E : km 9.81 - alt. 443 m - Return to Husseren (Winkel)

Notes

Bring the usual equipment for a half-day walk. We are always close to a village (Husseren, Fellering, Storckensohn), so there is no need to overload yourself.

Worth a visit

In Storckensohn, there is still a traditional oil mill that you can visit.
In Husseren-Wesserling, there is a park with a remarkable textile museum and a beautiful garden.
A little further on, 10 km up the Thur Valley towards the Col de Bramont, the Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is a pleasant place for swimming and walking around the lake.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Gégé d'alsace
Gégé d'alsace

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb views and very pleasant trails.
We had a wonderful day.

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Dom64
Dom64

A very pleasant hike, but a little difficult at the beginning. However, I recommend it and would like to thank the person who organised this walk.

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Laurence et Pascal
Laurence et Pascal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and varied hike with stunning views, but be warned: there are some serious climbs and descents, so it's not that easy. There is a picnic table behind the oil mill (which was closed in February).

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Maryline C.
Maryline C.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route
Be careful when arriving in Storckensohn: turn right and drive down into the village.

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LPOI
LPOI

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, alternating between nature and villages, but the description "easy" is a bit exaggerated, given the fairly significant elevation gain.
The description between point 7 and point is somewhat unclear.

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vessedeloup68
vessedeloup68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike through pine forest, trail surrounded by purple heather...
Arrival at the summit of Huselberg, altitude: 708 m. Surrounded by peaks such as Le Grand Ballon, Le Ballon d'Alsace, Le Molkenrain...
A hike to be repeated this winter, hopefully in a blanket of snow.

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lgn68
lgn68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very pleasant route

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cyro
cyro

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I chose this route to end the year on a high note in a region that is not short on beautiful landscapes.
We set off with two adults and two 14-year-old girls, and the length and difficulty of the route didn't pose any particular problems.

The winter scenery is very pleasant and the views are well worth the detour.

I recommend this route for leisurely walks of around four hours.

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KPM
KPM

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike that was particularly enjoyable with the onset of autumn colours.
Magnificent landscape, both wild and man-made. Numerous views of the mountains and valleys.
We did it in reverse, starting from the Torrent visitor centre in Storckensohn (particularly recommended for hikers).
You need to pay close attention to the route, which ultimately follows the red disc markings. The description is fairly brief. The route on the map is reliable but requires careful reading and accurate transfer to the terrain.
Highly recommended!

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roland6867
roland6867

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful hike, rewarded at several points by stunning, unobstructed views. Difficult to find the starting point, I set off from point 7 at the exit of Mollau.

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Bressaud
Bressaud

On this beautiful day, I think this little hike is perfect!

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DETREZ DENIS
DETREZ DENIS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you, everything is perfect. I haven't finished everything yet, but I will soon.
Best regards
Denis Détrez

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bibi
bibi ★

After reading your comment, I would have given the description a good rating! It helped you find your way, whereas the signposting could have been better.

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cagouilleblues57
cagouilleblues57

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

11 November 0215
A very varied hike.
Breathtaking view above Storckensohn.
Some confusion regarding the route due to the markings. For example, between (1) and (2), there is a risk of heading back towards (10) (follow the text carefully), but this has no impact on the duration of the hike.
The route from 1 to 9 is shaded in the morning.
It may be interesting to do the route in reverse to follow the sunny sides.

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