The Pfaffenlapp and Breitberg rocks from the Col des Pandours

The Pfaffenlapp and Breitberg rocks are two must-see sights in the area, each offering a beautiful view of the Bruche Valley. This route has the advantage of being on high ground and is therefore relatively easy.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 164 m
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    Descent: - 161 m

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    Highest point: 704 m
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    Lowest point: 567 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at Col des Pandours on the D218 between Oberhaslach and Wangenbourg.

(S/E) From the car park, take the path marked with yellow-white-yellow rectangles and walk downhill to the Carrefour des Anlagen.

(1) Turn right onto the yellow cross trail for about 50 metres to see a sculpture.

(2) Return to the Carrefour des Anlagen.

(1) Take the Yellow Cross trail opposite and reach the Carrefour du Brigadier Jérôme.

(3) Follow the path marked with red and yellow crosses to the right until you reach the fork.

(4) Continue straight ahead to the Rocher du Pfaffenlapp promontory andenjoy the view.

(5) Retrace your steps.

(4) Turn right and follow the red easel markings.

(6) At the crossroads, turn right onto the blue triangle trail and reach the Breitberg rock, which offers a view of the valley. Continue on the blue triangle trail .

(7) At the intersection, head left, still following the Blue Triangle markings, begin the climb and arrive at the Kammweg forest road.

(8) Take this track to the right and walk for about 700 m.

(9) At the crossroads, turn left onto the Red Cross trail and continue to the next crossroads.

(10) Turn right onto the forest road marked with a red cross and arrive at the Col des Pandours car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 661 m - Col des Pandours (661m)
  2. 1 : km 1.32 - alt. 572 m - Antennen junction
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 567 m - Sculpture
  4. 3 : km 2.62 - alt. 663 m - Brigadier Jérôme crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.74 - alt. 654 m - Access to Pfaffenlapp
  6. 5 : km 2.89 - alt. 650 m - Pfaffenlapp
  7. 6 : km 3.5 - alt. 658 m - Crossroads - Rocher du Breitberg (Oberhaslach)
  8. 7 : km 4.64 - alt. 642 m - Intersection
  9. 8 : km 5.16 - alt. 696 m - Kammweg forest road
  10. 9 : km 5.96 - alt. 693 m - Crossroads
  11. 10 : km 6.54 - alt. 673 m - Crossroads
  12. S/E : km 7.28 - alt. 661 m - Col des Pandours (661m)

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 5498706
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, easy hiking. Shady and not very crowded. Very good!

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Siegel Sarah
Siegel Sarah

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent forest

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bernard_dorli
bernard_dorli

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk in a forest at medium altitude. Alternating forest roads and trails. Plus two rocks to discover.

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Jean-luc-67
Jean-luc-67

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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


very beautiful forest. We weren't able to enjoy the panoramic views (Pfaffenlapp_Breitberg) because we were in a sea of clouds. Walk to be recommended

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Phil+Val
Phil+Val
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Route completed during the week. Little elevation gain.
Very pleasant and shaded along almost the entire route. Please note, especially if you are hiking with children, that access to the promontories must be approached with caution.
There are no tables or benches along the route if you wish to have a picnic.

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Pascal 67720
Pascal 67720

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy walk, well-marked route. Beautiful view from the Breitberg rock.

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Saverti
Saverti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Beautiful walk in the forest
At point 1, turn right and then immediately left towards Oberhalach to see the stone sculpture representing chain links
At point 4, view from the Pfaffenlapp rock. Please note that this rock is not secure and there is a risk of falling, especially with children.
At point 8, there is a small variation where you can take the path on the right marked with a yellow triangle and yellow cross to reach the Lorin de Reure crossroads, then rejoin the forest road at point 9.

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Martine Feg
Martine Feg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike through the forest within the proposed time frame, with two viewpoints overlooking the valley.
Between forest paths and well-marked trails. Be careful after the Breitberg Rock: stay on the blue triangle trail until the end of the descent, when the path goes to the left and the red signpost to the right.

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henridelozere
henridelozere

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, fairly short and with little elevation gain, ideal for warming up. Beautiful views enhanced by the soft green colours of the young spring leaves on the majestic beech trees.

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