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Lembach walks
Around Lembach
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17.26 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,585 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This is a hike that takes place entirely in the forest on paths and trails. At the start, for 2½ hours, you’ll be walking along little-known and very quiet paths. A route with quite a bit of elevation gain and varied scenery.
Circular from Fleckenstein Pond to Froensbourg Castle
3.96 mi
+561 ft
-538 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A short, easy circular loop starting from the Fleckenstein Pond and passing by the ruined Froensbourg Castle.
Note: access to the troglodytic rooms on the upper levels is no longer possible (staircase not repaired).
The Wegelnburg via the Fleckenstein
5.25 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
The destination is the Wegelnbug, the highest ruin in the Palatinate, offering breathtaking 360° views.
The ascent takes you past Fleckenstein Castle, whilst the descent offers the chance to visit Hohenbourg and Loewenstein Castles.
An ideal hike for children. A fun (but chargeable) tour of Fleckenstein, with a playground near the Gimbelhof.
Five castles in the Northern Vosges
8.05 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,795 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This moderately difficult circular hike takes you to five castles built in the 12th and 13th centuries, each with a different history. From the top of some of the castles, you can also enjoy magnificent views of the Northern Vosges and the German Palatinate.
From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge
5.95 mi
+879 ft
-873 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lampertsloch (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike on the southern flank of the Hochwald, leading from the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Col du Wiep, then to the Soultzerkopf Refuge. Near the refuge, an orientation table allows you to enjoy the landscape towards the plain. This route is ideal for getting back to nature and finding peace and quiet.
From Gimbelhof to the Castle and Fleckenstein Pond
Tourism professional
4.43 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Fleckenstein Castle is an eagle’s nest of extraordinary proportions, first mentioned in 1174. It had a reputation as an impregnable stronghold until it fell, without a fight, to the soldiers of Louis XIV in 1680. This walk invites you to discover this castle and the lake of the same name.
Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein
4.85 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
Discover ruined castles: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnbourg (Palatinate) and remarkable rocks such as the "Krappenfels" and those that line the Sentier des Roches (Rock Trail) and the climb to Wegelnbourg. These places are steeped in history and mystery, and offer some very pretty views.
Lembach and the 3 Castles
3.64 mi
+860 ft
-883 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
A walk made for children.
The walk starts and ends at a superb medieval playground, with a splendid view of the Krappenfels. There are two partially renovated castle ruins and the fully renovated Fleckenstein Castle (entrance fee).
Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
7.83 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,201 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk along the Chemin des Cimes to the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.
6 July 2026. Description updated. There are no signposts on certain sections of the route, although they are shown on the map, as the Club Vosgien is currently updating the signposting.
Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick
9.24 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk in the Northern Vosges, mainly through deciduous woodland, offering the chance to explore the Hochwald fortifications and the Ruins of the Hermitage. If you keep quiet, you might be lucky enough to spot some roe deer!
08/07/2026: Starting point changed.
Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle
4.40 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A short, very natural route to discover a forest in the Northern Vosges. The route passes by the Sept Fontaines farmhouse inn and descends towards Lobsann. The return journey is along a pleasant forest path, offering a special moment in beautiful, peaceful nature. This family route can also be done by mountain bike with a minimum of skill.
Around Climbronn Chapel
8.44 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 55
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely circular walk in the Northern Vosges that crosses the old Maginot Line fortifications and passes by the ruins of an old chapel.
⚠️ 02/07/2026: Change to the starting point at the Chemin des Cîmes car park.
Col du Pigeonnier and Rott from Cleebourg
8.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cleebourg (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike through forests with wide paths, viewpoints and a passage through vineyards with a beautiful panorama. In spring, you can enjoy the blossoms on the fruit trees!
Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 1
11.74 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,454 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Schönau (Pfalz) (Südwestpfalz)
The "Premiungweg" marked trail is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate. Between the Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscapes of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular sections. Here is thefirst 20 km section.
From the Col du Pigeonnier to the Chemin des Cimes
7.22 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely walk that takes you from the Club Vosgien de Wissembourg car park to the Chemin des Cimes in Drachenbronn, passing close to the anti-tank ditches and following the path marked by boundary stones bearing the coats of arms of the communes of Climbach and Cleebourg. The only difficulty is crossing the ditch at point (7).
The castles of Windstein, Wittschloessel and Wineck
8.81 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,667 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Windstein (Bas-Rhin)
The village of Windstein, nestled in a valley in the Northern Vosges, is the ideal starting point for visiting the many ruined castles in the surrounding area.
The hike takes in the two castles of Wittschloessel and Wineck. It is possible to add Schoeneck Castle by temporarily deviating from the route.
Route des cinq châteaux vers Windstein
14.69 mi
+2,746 ft
-2,740 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Windstein (Bas-Rhin)
Northern Alsace is renowned for its castles. This route allows you to explore five of them: Nouveau and Vieux Windstein, Wittschloessel, Wineck and Schoeneck. A detour also allows you to see the ‘Man’s Rock’ and ‘Woman’s Rock’, as well as a magnificent view over Dambach and Neunhoffen. This is a walk that constantly alternates between ascents and descents through the forest, some easier than others. Only the section towards Dambach is flat.
Castles, rocks and remains of the Maginot Line in the Northern Vosges
16.39 mi
+3,150 ft
-3,163 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Windstein (Bas-Rhin)
This is a large circular hike starting from Jaegerthal, the birthplace of the De Dietrich family, with its castle, park and the remains of the first forge near the car park. It is a long but peaceful hike, with a succession of small "bumps" and dotted with numerous fortified castles and remarkable rocks. The first part follows the "Sentier de la Ligne Maginot" (Maginot Line Trail) with a succession of bunkers in a surprisingly good state of preservation.
The Jaegerthal Forges and the Castles of Windstein
6.45 mi
+988 ft
-988 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Windstein (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant, easy walk, mainly along wide forest paths, offering the chance to discover the Jaegerthal Forges, the castles of Nouveau and Vieux Windstein, and a few blockhouses.
Circuit, rocks and castles around Obersteinbach
7.34 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
This trail takes you to rocks and castles with magnificent, unobstructed views of the valley and Obersteinbach.
You can visit the Bohemian Rock or "Tziganes", Wasigenstein Castle, Petit Arnsberg Castle and Wachtfels Rock with its breathtaking view.
There is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the hike.
This is a fairly easy hike, but I have rated it as moderately difficult due to its length.
Discover the battlefield of Woerth-Froeschwiller
5.71 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Wœrth (Bas-Rhin)
A route to discover the battlefield of Woerth-Froeschwiller from 6-8 August 1870, punctuated by monuments erected in memory of the combatants, but also by viewpoints.
It crosses fields, orchards and forests, as well as Froeschwiller, Elsasshaussen and Woerth.
Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 2
9.96 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,310 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Obersteinbach (Bas-Rhin)
The trail marked with the "Premiumweg" label is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate, between
The Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscape of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular loops. Here is the second part, covering 16 km.
Wissembourg Forest House on the Stiefelsberg
6.41 mi
+791 ft
-774 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A route featuring numerous narrow paths that wind around the Col du Pigeonnier to the Col du Stiefelsberg, offering views over the Rhine plain, and back via the Chemin des Bornes, which passes through the Luchsenkopf and the Eslsberg.
The Wolfartshoffen lake in Reichshoffen
3.06 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Reichshoffen (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant little walk near Reichshoffen in a quiet part of the Neuwald Forest, ending with a view overlooking the Wolfartshoffen lake.
Wolfartshoffen lake, Windstein and Jaegerthal castles
12.93 mi
+1,759 ft
-1,752 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Reichshoffen (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk that mainly follows wide forest tracks. The paths present no major difficulty, apart from the access to the Windstein ruins.
You will pass, in particular, the magnificent ruins of the Jaegerthal Forge, the birthplace of the De Dietrich factory, which was founded on 5 April 1685.
Between Peterseyen and Langmattweiher
5.72 mi
+184 ft
-187 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk that passes over a hilltop at a place called Perterseyen and crosses the Sauer plain near a place called Langmattweiher. It offers a succession of beautiful Alsatian landscapes and villages (Morsbronn-les-Bains, Hegeney and Durrenbach), some of which feature houses typical of traditional Alsatian architecture.
Circular route through the plain and Gunstett Forest
9.93 mi
+230 ft
-230 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant walk along well-maintained paths, offering the chance to discover a wide variety of landscapes, such as the Sauer plain, the Gunstett Forest and traditional Alsatian architecture as you pass through the villages.
The Niederwald Forest and the Sauer Valley below Mont de Gunstett
5.18 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike through the Niederwald forest and the Sauer valley, ending below Mont de Gunstett. In addition to the beautiful landscapes seen from the vast clearings in the forest or when crossing the Sauer plain, this route offers views of beautiful wash houses in Oberdorf-Spachbach and Gunstett, as well as fine examples of traditional Alsatian architecture.
Circular route from Morsbronn-les-Bains to Eberbach
5.43 mi
+331 ft
-322 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk offering a chance to discover the landscapes around Morsbronn-les-Bains, as well as Forstheim and Eberbach. It’s an opportunity to see fields, pastures and orchards alike.
From Morsbronn-les-Bains to Fuchshuebel
6.51 mi
+243 ft
-272 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant route through the Sauer plain and the Bois de Fuchshuebel, returning via the traditional village of Oberdorf-Spachbach and the path beneath Mont de Gunstett. During this route, you’ll discover the beautiful wash house in the village of Gunstett.
Walk around the Sauer
5.15 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk on the plains around the River Sauer. Beautiful scenery and a glimpse of traditional Alsatian architecture. This route also offers the chance to discover two typical wash houses, one made of stone, the other of wood.
In the Morsbronn-les-Bains plain
6.39 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy walk on flat ground through the Bieberbach and Sauer valleys. As well as beautiful scenery, it offers views of several wayside crucifixes and traditional Alsatian architecture.
A short walk in the Niederwald
4.49 mi
+371 ft
-358 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Morsbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk starting from the resort of Morsbronn-les-Bains in the Niederwald, offering beautiful views over the Sauer plain and a pleasant time in the forest. A route presenting no real difficulties, with moderate elevation gain.
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