Taennchel and the Source des Corbeaux from the Grande Verrerie

This 12-kilometre hike will take you to the main rocks of Taennchel and the amazing Source des Corbeaux, starting from the small car park at the bottom of the Grande Verrerie.

Details

1397008
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 511 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 512 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 953 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 483 m

Photos

Description of the walk

(S/E) The walk starts from the small car park on the Route de la Grande Verrerie (in the municipality of Ribeauvillé), just after the large forest house. Walk towards the Grande Verrerie, staying on the tarmac road.

(1) Take the first path on the right, marked with a blue disc. After the clearing, take the path that branches off slightly to the left, with the same signposting. When you reach a forest path, cross it and follow the path marked with a blue disc a little further on. When you reach a carriage road, continue along this road.

(2) Arrive at the Refuge du Taennchel (Hasenclever). Take the hairpin bend onto the path marked with a yellow triangle and red ring that starts behind the refuge. Follow this northbound direction.

(3) At the crossroads, turn right and follow the red ring markings towards the Rocher de la Paix d'Udine.

(4) At this beautiful viewpoint, turn 180 degrees to the left and follow the Red Ring trail. Follow the Mur dit Païen (Pagan Wall) and arrive at the pointed rock. The trail becomes very steep. Follow the Red Ring markers and pass to the right of the rock. Continue on the Red Ring trail.

(5) If you want to see the Rocher des Titans, there is a small detour to the left, then come back. Continue along the same path, still marked with red rings.

(6) When you reach a fork, turn right towards Rocher des Géants, following the yellow triangle markers. Shortly after Rocher des Géants, follow the signs for Abri Kutzigbuech, marked with yellow rectangles and red rings. Pass in front of Rocher des Reptiles.

(7) Continuing in the same direction, pass the large signpost and arrive at the Abri Kutzigbuech (a windswept beech tree), where you can take a break. From the shelter, return to the signpost and take the path marked with a red disc towards the Source des Corbeaux.

(8) When you reach the forest path, turn right until you reach the spring. Then go back the way you came and immediately turn right onto the very steep path marked with a red disc.

(9) When you reach the forest path, turn right for 100 metres, then left towards Grande Verrerie, still following the red disc signs.

(10) When you reach the top of the village, turn left and follow the small road without changing direction until you reach the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 484 m - Small car park on the Grande Verrerie road
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 526 m - First path on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.93 - alt. 710 m - Abri du Taennchel (Hasenclever)
  4. 3 : km 4.19 - alt. 847 m - Right at the hairpin bend
  5. 4 : km 4.91 - alt. 903 m - Rock of Peace in Udine
  6. 5 : km 6.02 - alt. 917 m - Rocher des Titans (a little way off)
  7. 6 : km 6.78 - alt. 921 m - Turn right at the fork
  8. 7 : km 8.04 - alt. 943 m - Towards &gt - Abri Kutzig Buech
  9. 8 : km 8.64 - alt. 836 m - Keep right until you reach the spring
  10. 9 : km 9.26 - alt. 712 m - Turn right onto the forest path
  11. 10 : km 9.87 - alt. 605 m - Top of the village
  12. S/E : km 11.07 - alt. 483 m - Small car park on the Grande Verrerie road

Notes

To get to the start, from Ribeauvillé, take the road to Sainte Marie aux Mines, then turn right after the old hotel "La Pépinière" (abandoned) towards Grande Verrerie.

Please note that there is a significant elevation gain despite the short distance. Not suitable for children who are not used to walking.

There is no water source at the top of Taennchel, so bring plenty with you.

There are two unguarded shelters at (2) and (7).

Do not attempt to park higher up, as it is impossible. The markings may change, so follow the signs instead.

Worth a visit

Not far away, you will find Ribeauvillé with its three castles and the Dusenbach pilgrimage.

From the Hasenclever Refuge, the brave can walk back down to Ribeauvillé, passing by the castles (well-marked paths)

The Source des Corbeaux provides fresh, clear water all year round. It is overlooked by the spectacular Rochers des Corbeaux.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
virgule
virgule

between points 8 and 9, going down the main road and rejoining the circuit further down can help you avoid some falls

You are quite right, but the main road is more or less off-limits, for rather obscure reasons, as foresters drive their cars there.

Machine-translated

maicha
maicha

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

a very beautiful trail despite the gloomy weather, which certainly contributed to the low number of visitors to this remarkable site. Between points 8 and 9, descending via the main path and rejoining the trail further down can help avoid certain falls

Machine-translated

Zeb Myr
Zeb Myr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in the shade, without any particular difficulty, with beautiful rocks to see.

The descent to Grande Verrerie (between points 7 and 9) is relatively rough: sturdy footwear is recommended!

Machine-translated

virgule
virgule

Hello,

We continued along the wider path and arrived at the same place. It's a bit longer, but it's more passable! Point 9

I agree with you, that's what I do too. I can't recommend it in the guidebook because it's an unmarked path from the source, so it's off-limits.

Machine-translated

IsaR6863
IsaR6863

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Very beautiful hike, magnificent location!
However, there were a few discrepancies between the GPX track and the actual route! Some signposts were missing. Rating: 7/8
At the end of the hike, we didn't take the rocky path downhill as it was too dangerous! We continued on the wider path and arrived at the same place. It's a bit longer but more passable! 9 points

Machine-translated

jpjournee
jpjournee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with many points of interest. Pagan wall and fantastic rocks. I recommend finding out about these rocks online before setting off on the hike.
Be careful in rainy weather, especially in spring, as water runs down the path on the way up. Wear suitable footwear. Also watch out for ticks in the tall grass along the path on the way up.

Machine-translated

Pinot68
Pinot68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in rainy weather. The rain and leaves on the ground meant we had to be very careful. In snow or icy conditions, it is best to be equipped with crampons or avoid the hike altogether.

Machine-translated

virgule
virgule

Monday is a very good day to go.

Machine-translated

Schatz Brigitte
Schatz Brigitte

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, it's an energetic place with great vibes. I plan to do it again in the spring.

Machine-translated

virgule
virgule

To avoid crowds on this route, it is best to go during the week when the weather is uncertain.

Machine-translated

virgule
virgule

Took the route again yesterday. Very few people at Taennchel (four or five).

The climb to the Pais d'Udine rock via the 13-bend trail (shortcut) is blocked by fallen tree trunks. It's fine on foot, but impossible on a mountain bike.

Machine-translated

Bellance
Bellance

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk. I took a friend who is new to hiking and, like me, she loved it

Machine-translated

delacroixbruno
delacroixbruno

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike done on a beautiful day in May and well described, I highly recommend it.

Machine-translated

• Edited:

The user account associated with this content has been deleted.

boxderiq
boxderiq
• Edited:

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

i did this route again today. I was planning to start from Schelmenkopf, but the unpaved road is impassable. So I left the car in the small car park at the bottom of Grande Verrerie, where there was no one else.

There were very few people around. There is snow and black ice higher up, so it's best to be well equipped. It was a very pleasant walk, apart from encountering two people who were unable to call their dogs back. I guess it must be a local custom...

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.