Mont National via the Bischenberg Convent

A circular walk to the Bischenberg Convent, returning via the vineyards to the Mont National memorial overlooking the town of Obernai. Numerous views over the Alsace plain, the Black Forest and the villages at the foot of the hills.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 184 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 186 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 357 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 209 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Obernai (67210)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.470576° / E 7.471915°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3716ET, 3716ETR
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Description of the walk

To reach the start of the hike, take Rue de la Paix at the cemetery, then Rue Haute Corniche to the left. Park at the end of the park on the right, near the statue of Lazare Carnot.

(S/E) Take Chemin des Châtaigniers and continue to the end of the road.

(1) About 50 metres after the barrier, turn right and walk about 400 metres to the viewpoint.

(2) Make a short round trip to admire the view, then continue to the road. Turn right uphill and follow the road to an intersection. Turn left and walk about 100 metres.

(3) Take the path on the left, marked with a yellow triangle, towards the convent. Continue straight ahead and follow the markings to the Bischenberg Convent (visit the chapel and the Way of the Cross).

(4) Take the Way of the Cross to exit at the top, then walk to the houses. Continue left to the end of the street.

(5) Turn right for 10 metres, then left, still following the path marked with a yellow triangle, and descend to a bend on the left with a bench.

(6) Leave the road on the right and walk along the path to the puppy school on the left.

(7) At the intersection, turn left, walk alongside the dog training centre, stay on this track for about 400 m and reach the first intersection.

(8) Turn left onto the uphill path to reach the vineyard rest bench.

(9) Opposite, take the tarmac road that crosses the vineyard and leads to the Memorial.

(10) After the Memorial, turn left onto Allée du Mémorial, then walk up Rue Haute Corniche to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 282 m - Parc Rue Haute Corniche
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 311 m - Intersection
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 305 m - Viewpoint
  4. 3 : km 1.8 - alt. 295 m - The Kilbs
  5. 4 : km 2.93 - alt. 295 m - Couvent du Bischenberg
  6. 5 : km 3.57 - alt. 279 m - Rue du Kilbs
  7. 6 : km 4.33 - alt. 217 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 4.68 - alt. 213 m - Obernai Puppy School
  9. 8 : km 5.07 - alt. 223 m - Fork in the road
  10. 9 : km 5.37 - alt. 249 m - Vineyard
  11. 10 : km 6.13 - alt. 263 m - Memorial
  12. S/E : km 6.86 - alt. 282 m - Park on Rue Haute Corniche

Notes

From the Bischenberg convent (4), the route is mainly exposed, so it is best avoided in hot weather.

Worth a visit

There are some beautiful views along this route.
The chapel and Stations of the Cross at Bischenberg Convent are well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
gregetm
gregetm

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike alternating between forest, vineyards, places of worship and beautiful panoramic views.

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bernard_dorli
bernard_dorli

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, exactly as described.
Highly recommended for enjoying the beautiful views of the valleys.

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Jean-Georges COTTIN
Jean-Georges COTTIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant stroll on this beautiful sunny Sunday.

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mauvieuxthomas
mauvieuxthomas
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through wooded areas and vineyards, allowing you to discover the sensitive natural area of Bischenberg. Beautiful views of Obernai and Mont Saint Odile from the Memorial.
I highly recommend it.

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Martial6721
Martial6721

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good, not too long, fairly easy with beautiful views.

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Steph 88
Steph 88

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

On a Sunday, plus a gourmet hike, there were bound to be crowds. We cut across at level 3 to take the blue circle towards Hoeltzel, which made the route a little longer... Beautiful views, no problems following the route.

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becmeur
becmeur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk

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AndCol
AndCol
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The walk is pleasant and not too difficult. However, after the Bischenberg Way of the Cross, it is essential to follow the route or you will end up walking further. Along the way, you will come across yellow triangles and blue circles.

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