Neuntelstein via the Chemin des Bornes

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A pleasant short hike through the hills and forests of Hohwald.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 198 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 191 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 971 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 778 m
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Neuntelstein shelter
View of the Neuntelstein valley
View of Mont Ste Odile

Description of the walk

Car park located before the Welschbruch Forest House, coming from the D426 or D130, after the roundabout take thefirst right.

(S/E) From the car park, return to the main road and follow it on your right for a few dozen metres. Leave it at the bend and follow the path that leads to the Welschbruch Forest House.

(1) Turn right and follow the path marked Anneau Rouge and Chevalet Rouge, which is also theGR®5. Follow it for a few metres, then leave theGR®5and continue on the left, still following the Anneau Rouge and Chevalet Rouge markings.

(2) Cross the Kirneck stream and arrive at the Neugruenrain crossroads.

(3) Leave the previous markings and follow the Sentier des Bornes (Yellow Chevalet) on the left. Pass the Kufbrunnel Cross and continue to the next junction.

(4) Take the path downhill to the left, marked with red-white-red rectangles and yellow triangles, and follow it to the Neuntelstein shelter.

(5) From there, make a round trip to Neuntelstein, where you will find a beautiful viewpoint.

(6) Turn back to the Neuntelstein shelter.

(5) Follow the Anneau Bleu marked trail to the right. After about 100 metres, you can take a 15-minute round trip by taking the path on the right to see the source of the Kirneck. Continue on this same path, which descends gently towards the starting point. Be careful, as the path crosses the D130 twice before returning to the Maison Forestière and then the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 780 m - Car park before the Welschbruch Forest House
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 786 m - Welschbruch Forest House
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 805 m - Cross the - Kirneeck (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Andlau
  4. 3 : km 1.79 - alt. 791 m - Neugruenrain crossroads
  5. 4 : km 4.34 - alt. 963 m - Crossroads after the cross
  6. 5 : km 4.8 - alt. 964 m - Abri du Neuntelstein
  7. 6 : km 4.89 - alt. 969 m - Neuntelstein
  8. S/E : km 7.38 - alt. 780 m - Car park before the Welschbruch Forest House

Notes

Several benches along the route.
Picnics can be enjoyed in the shelter of the Neuntelstein (5) (shelter + several benches and tables).

Worth a visit

Beautiful views from Neuntelstein (6).

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We escaped the grey skies of Colmar, taking the opposite route, which wasn't easy as the signs aren't always very visible, especially on paths where leaves cover the trail, not to mention forestry work...

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Martine Feg
Martine Feg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

well-marked hike in the peaceful forest, climbing up the path marked by boundary stones, which is a bit long and well-eroded by rain.
beautiful view at Neutelstein.

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Patouchkaya
Patouchkaya

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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ruby.claude
ruby.claude

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely shaded walk to enjoy on hot days.

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jean-marie gillig
jean-marie gillig

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant walk in the forest during hot weather. Outdoor dining at La Rothlach under parasols.

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Schmiltz
Schmiltz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The forest was magnificent, dotted with a few patches of snow, which our dog Ted particularly enjoyed. The view from Neuntelstein was splendid, and most of the trails were pleasant to walk on. However, part of the descent was a little difficult, as the path was almost impassable due to damage caused by forestry machinery.
Overall, this hike is highly recommended.
Strava gives me a distance of 7.31 km with an elevation gain of 221 metres.

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Dnalor
Dnalor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk with excellent views of the Alps! Best seen when the sun sets in the west... A short, easy 2 km detour (round trip) to quench your thirst at the Rothlach inn. Recommended for a refreshing afternoon stroll in fine weather.

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Sqwick
Sqwick

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hiking trail 🥾 bathed in autumn colours 🍂

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alma67
alma67

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, Overall, a beautiful hike. The beginning is all uphill and rather monotonous. After the Neuntelstein shelter, the landscape becomes more varied and there is less forest. We recommend it and will do it again.

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rene95
rene95

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

this route starts from a point that is easy to identify on an IGN map, with convenient parking at the crossroads of various paths.
Once you are on the path, it is easy to follow the trail
i didn't have any particular problems
i even find that on this circuit, the abundance of markings can make it difficult to follow the path; following the trail is safer
this route is not too rugged, with a gentle slope that is perfect for a septuagenarian
best regards

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Pomdlo
Pomdlo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good route, easy to follow without difficulty and shaded to avoid the heat these days. Very beautiful view from above

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Barabaste
Barabaste

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike. A lovely viewpoint at Neuntelstein, but otherwise completely covered
The altitude and forest contribute to a very pleasant temperature on this hot June day in the plains

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marine.m30
marine.m30

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route, but not particularly interesting.
Only the viewpoint is interesting, but it is still an easy walk that is accessible to all.

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Marie SPATZ
Marie SPATZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy hike. No issues with the signposting ... and a wonderful view at Neuntelstein

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jlduz67
jlduz67

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, easy and pleasant even in hot weather. The climb up the "sentier des bornes" is gentle, but you need to be careful as there is a lot of dead wood blocking the path. I can confirm the slight uncertainty after the shelter... once you reach the summit of Neuntelstein, it may be preferable to take what appears to be a new route (small wooden posts with red tops) through the clearings. This small "path" is used by mountain bikers to descend directly onto the correct route and join the blue-marked path.

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