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Morsbronn-les-Bains walks
In the Morsbronn-les-Bains plain
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Haguenau-Eschbach Grand Tour
Tourist office
9.78 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Historical heritage meets natural heritage on this route to the north-west of the undivided forest, which will take you through pine forests and deciduous woodlands, across fields and through the charming village of Eschbach, which runs along the edge of the forest.
In the Haguenau Forest, from Hundshof to Forlenweg
9.85 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This is the largest undivided forest in France. It boasts the diversity of an ‘exception’ forest – a label awarded by the ONF to around fifteen forests in France – with a varied flora. It is teeming with mushrooms in season.
There is a small nature reserve along this route.
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.
The Permanent Trail in Schweighouse-sur-Moder
6.50 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Schweighouse-sur-Moder (Bas-Rhin)
On this urban and forest trail, starting from Schweighouse-sur-Moder, you will walk through the pine forests of the south-west of the undivided forest and cross the course of two rivers, the Zinsel du Nord and the Moder, several times.
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.
The Stocklach Grand Route
5.52 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Uberach (Bas-Rhin)
From Uberach to the charming village of Mietesheim, through the undivided forest of Haguenau and along the Neubourg camp, this route will take you through majestic oak and beech trees and highlight the forest's military past and present.
The Sandhaas walk between Haguenau and Schweighouse-sur-Moder
5.04 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Follow the Sandhaas through the town, fields and forest in the heart of the Moder Valley, between Haguenau and Schweighouse-sur-Moder. Sandhaas – sand hare – is the nickname given to the inhabitants of Haguenau when Alsace was under the authority of the German Empire, due to the large number of hares in this part of the region with its very sandy soil.
The access trail to the GR® 532
5.91 mi
+121 ft
-49 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Head to Walbourg and the start of the GR®532 from the centre of Haguenau and set off to explore the heritage of the undivided forest along this trail, which is part of the Way of St James.
Monument du Chêne trail
8.99 mi
+56 ft
-23 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Rediscover the link between Haguenau and its forest: reach the undivided forest from the town centre via this urban, agricultural and forest trail, and discover the famous Oak Monument and some remarkable trees.
Discover the Haguenau Forest of Exceptional Beauty®
23.00 mi
+151 ft
-167 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This cycle route will take you through varied landscapes, between pine and oak trees, to discover some of the riches of the undivided forest of Haguenau. You will walk through the heart of this forest, which was awarded the Forêtd'Exception® label in January 2020, and along the way you can enjoy its lakes and be surprised by its legends and heritage.
Route in the Haguenau Forest
6.00 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant route through the Haguenau Forest with no difficulty at all.
Wasenbourg Castle - Col de l'Ungerthal
7.76 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Hike in the forest of Niederbronn-les-Bains to discover Wasenbourg Castle and then the Col de l'Ungerthal.
The castles of Wasenbourg and Grand Arnsbourg and Notre-Dame de Wasenberg
9.36 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,368 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely forest walk in the hills above Niederbronn-les-Bains, taking in the Reisberg hill, the archaeological and historical sites of Wasenbourg, the Charles Mathis discovery trail, and continuing along theGR® 53 to the ruined castle of Grand Arnsbourg. The return route takes you over the Schlangenthal Pass, alongside the Falkensteinbach stream and past the Notre-Dame du Wasenberg Chapel.
From La Wasenbourg to the Grand Wintersberg
11.57 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
A very beautiful, challenging hike that takes us from the Source du Lichteneck to the ruins of Wasenbourg Castle and on to the Grand Wintersberg, passing through the hamlet of Breitenwasen. The climb up to Wintersberg is steep and requires good stamina. Walking poles will prove particularly useful here. For the more motivated, this route is perfect for a trail running training session as it combines ascents, descents and technical sections.
Le Grand Wintersberg
7.11 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Circular hike starting from the Celtic spring with ascent of the Grand Wintersberg, 581 m, the highest point in the Northern Vosges, and return via the Col de la Liese chalet (belonging to the Club Vosgien) and the Heidenkopf shelter.
Ascent and tour of Grand Wintersberg
8.77 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,339 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bas-Rhin)
Ascent of the Grand Wintersberg, the highest point in the Northern Vosges, via a steep path. Return via a different, equally narrow path. Take care in wet weather or when the paths are snow-covered.
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.
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.
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.
Route of the Four Chapels starting from Morschwiller
8.37 mi
+453 ft
-443 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Morschwiller (Bas-Rhin)
If you’re not very familiar with this area, now’s the time to discover it.
This fairly easy walk takes you along the Londgraben from Morschwiller Chapel to Ohlungen Chapel in almost a straight line. The return route, which involves a slight climb, will take you past the two beautiful chapels in Dauendorf.
Along the way, depending on the time of day, you should see plenty of roe deer; if you’re an early riser, you might even spot Goupil the fox.