Haut-Barr and the two Geroldseck

The walk starts at the Haut-Barr Castle car park, accessible via the D171 from Saverne.

(S/E) Leave the car park heading south.

(1) Leave the road and take the path on the left, towards Grand Geroldseck and the Chappe telegraph tower.

(2) Continue along the path marked with Red Rectangles, heading straight on at the car park and the three-way junction. Carry on to a junction where the steep path marked with Red Saltires climbs to the right, leading to the Château du Grand Geroldseck. It’s a fascinating visit.

(3) Head down to the left to the “pass”.

(4) Turn right twice , staying on the GR®53, towards the junction with the forest road near the Table des sorcières.

(5) Head back up to the left, towards the north (Red Saltire, then Red Rectangle on the GR® to the junction from the outward journey.

(4) Head straight ahead, then turn right until you reach the path leading left towards the Grand Géroldseck.

(2) Continue to the right towards the Haut-Barr car park (S/E).

Restaurant Là-Haut, Haut-Barr, open Monday to Sunday, Tel. (33) 03 88 91 17 61. Tarte flambée, winstub, brasserie.

Click here for full details on the Grand Geroldseck.

Click here for information on the Chappe Telegraph Tower.