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Start on Rue des Vignes at the exit from Westhoffen. Park nearby in a parking space.
(S/E) Head up towards the vineyards. Turn left, following the Blue Triangle markings.
(1) At the first junction, leave the tarmac road and turn right onto the dirt track to climb up into the vineyards. Turn right at the next junction, still following the Blue Triangle markings.
(2) You’ll reach a viewpoint; take a moment to admire the beautiful view of Westhoffen and the surrounding area. Continue for 50 m and, at the crossroads, take the Red Ring-marked path furthest to the right.
(3) Continue along the same path and turn left, walking alongside the cherry orchards.
(4) You will arrive at the Westhoffen Cherry Conservation Orchard. Enter through the gate and have a quick look around. Exit through the gate at the other end. Continue to the left, going up the small tarmac road.
(5) Pass the Westhoffen dog club on your right. When you reach the car park, turn left and take the path marked ‘Yellow Saltire’.
(6) You’ll reach the Gloriette and its viewpoint. Take in the view of the valley before you. Head back along the Yellow Saltire marked trail towards the Geisweg on the path.
(7) At this point, take care: the signposted path branches off to the left into the forest, with a sign indicating a 30-minute walk to the Geisweg. You’ll arrive at the Relais du Geisweg: a lovely clearing and junction for various walks in the area. You can admire the large listed sequoia tree in front of you, which stands 40 metres tall.
(8) To the left of the redwood, take the unmarked forest path heading south.
(9) After just under a kilometre, turn onto the path on the left marked with a Blue Triangle and cross the forest towards Westhoffen for the return journey.
(10) At this junction (elevation 223), turn left onto the unmarked tarmac road, head back up to the main road and follow it to the right towards Rue des Vignes (S/E).
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