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Mossig (rivière) walks
Circuit around the Scharrach
Visorando Member
4.60 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett (Bas-Rhin)
Circuit for visiting Scharrach Hill, combining cycle paths and vineyard trails. Visit the ruins of the blockhouse at the highest point of Scharrach.
Numerous viewpoints over the vineyards, the Vosges mountains and the neighbouring villages.
Distant view of Strasbourg and its cathedral (for those with good eyesight).
Bacchus le Trötele circuit
Tourist office
8.42 mi
+988 ft
-988 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
The Bacchus tours take you on a journey of discovery through the Alsatian vineyards. The Trötele reveals the landscapes around Molsheim: a succession of meadows, vineyards, hills, forests and villages. Crossing the protected natural site of Jesselsberg in Soultz-les-Bains.
Trötele means grape press in Alsatian.
Circuit on the heights of Marlenheim - Wasselonne around Stephansberg
6.39 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Marlenheim (Bas-Rhin)
Short loop on the heights of Marlenheim around Stephansberg, passing through Wasselonne.
Views of Marlenheim, Scharrach and Wasselonne.
Passage through Les Roches near Altenberg, where there are opportunities for rock climbing.
Mossig Valley: Freundeneck, Wangenbourg and Castelberg
7.81 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
This shaded trail takes you to two castles, bucolic spots, steep-sided, musical valleys and a surprising cave.
Here you will find peace and quiet, coolness, the birdsong of nature and pure air.
15/05/2024: Route modified to avoid private property.
Col de la Schleif - Schneeberg - Urstein - Hengst
11.28 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,185 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
Circuit around one of the highest peaks in the Northern Vosges, with magnificent landscapes on both sides (Lorraine and Alsace).
Chapels between vineyards and canal starting from Dompeter
9.38 mi
+295 ft
-318 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bas-Rhin
A loop to discover the chapels near Molsheim. This circuit runs through the vineyards and along the Bruche Canal.
Circular of the Col de la Schleif and Col de Valsberg
8.52 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike in the sandstone foothills of Obersteigen, in the Little Switzerland of Alsace, on the border between the departments of Bas-Rhin and Moselle.
Mencke Rock and Waterfall, Heidenschloss, Rotfels
6.79 mi
+892 ft
-896 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Romanswiller (Bas-Rhin)
Come and discover the improvements made by Otto Mencke at the end of the 19th century on the outskirts of Romanswiller: the small diversion canal from the Ziegbach which feeds a waterfall cascading from a rock. Then climb up to Heidenschloss to enjoy a beautiful view of the Mossig valley and continue on to Rotfels where you will see Wangenbourg Castle through the trees.
Freudeneck and Wangenbourg Castles via Wolfsthal
8.13 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
Circular hike mainly through the forest. Starting from Steigenbach, we head to the ruins of Freudeneck Castle, then through Wolfsthal to the well-preserved Wangenbourg Castle, where you can climb to the top of the tower to enjoy a beautiful view.
Route of chapels in Wolxheim and Avolsheim
5.12 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Wolxheim (Bas-Rhin)
A charming walk through the vineyards around Wolxheim and Avolsheim. Along this route, you can discover magnificent little chapels and pilgrimage sites: Notre-Dame d'Altbronn, the statue of the Sacred Heart, Saint-Denis, Saint-Ulrich, Dompeter and Saint-Armuth.
From the Col de la Schleif to the meeting point of the Spitzberg and the Hengst
10.60 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,493 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
This is a very beautiful hike starting from the Col de la Schleif, which will allow you to discover the Rocher du Dabo from the surrounding peaks. A shorter version of the route is also possible.
Freudeneck, Wangenbourg and Heidenschloss castles
7.84 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,686 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Romanswiller (Bas-Rhin)
Between Romanswiller and Wangenbourg, this route allows you to visit the two medieval castles of Freudeneck and Wangenbourg and ends at the rocky outcrop of Heidenschloss.
Moderator's warning on 01/02/2021: Please note! Due to orientation issues, some hikers have added directions in the comments at the bottom of this page.
15/05/2024: Route modified to avoid private property.
The vineyards of Marlenheim - Crossing Wasselonne - The Wangen Forest
6.10 mi
+827 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Marlenheim (Bas-Rhin)
Departure from Arthur Metz in Marlenheim. (Follow the Anneau Rouge route from the foot of the vineyards).
A short climb through the vineyards, then through the forest towards Wasselonne. Cross the main road and join the climb towards the Wangen Forest.
Descend through the vineyards towards the village and return via the cycle path in front of the Xavier Muller estate.
Beautiful views of the forests, vineyards and Strasbourg in the distance.
Route de Bacchus – Le Rutscherle
11.14 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,093 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dahlenheim (Bas-Rhin)
This walk takes you on a journey through the heart of the Alsatian vineyards. On the wine route, pass through vineyards and villages near Dahlenheim. Peace and nature are the hallmarks of this beautiful walk.
Along the route, numerous wine cellars open their doors to you and invite you to taste the wines of our region.
The name of the walk, "Rutscherle", comes from a small glass traditionally used for tastings.
Around the Freudeneck
13.13 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,959 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
This route starts from Freudeneck, a hamlet between Romanswiller and Wangenbourg, and takes in some of the region's points of interest: castles, waterfalls and viewpoints. There are several places to stop for a picnic along the way: Heidenschloss, Rotfels, Wangenbourg Castle, Abri Trois Forestiers, etc.
Route de Bacchus - Le Riewerle
9.14 mi
+699 ft
-712 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Marlenheim (Bas-Rhin)
At the start of the Alsace Wine Route, discover the charm of the town of Marlenheim and the typical villages that surround it. A lovely ride that allows you to admire the Alsatian vineyards whilst staying mainly in the villages near the cellars and, why not, enjoy an impromptu wine tasting along the way!
The name of the route, “Riewerle”, comes from a special tap used to draw a sample for tasting the wine.
On the heights of Westhoffen
10.96 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,490 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Westhoffen (Bas-Rhin)
The cherry capital seen in a different light!The elevation gain is by no means insurmountable, far from it, and yet the view of the village is surprising.
Around the Eichelkopf, the Grand Rosskopf and the Wetzkopf
10.41 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,276 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dabo (Moselle)
This hike across varied terrain takes you around three mountain ranges via the Schleif and Wetzlach passes and offers some lovely views. It also allows you to discover beautiful rock formations and other unusual spots.
Saverne / Strasbourg circular
61.09 mi
+604 ft
-614 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A hundred-kilometre circular starting from Saverne, passing along the old Saverne–Romanwiller–Molsheim railway line, then following the Bruche Canal to Strasbourg, before returning via the Marne-Rhine Canal.