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Forests, rocks and viewpoints from Neubois
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12.93 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,129 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Neubois (Bas-Rhin)
Muttergottesbrennel is a mystical place that could have become famous, but history decided otherwise. On the side of Frankenberg and near Neubois, this hike will take you to castles, forests and fabulous rocks.
Route of the Four Castles starting from Thanvillé
Tourist office13.59 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,490 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Thanvillé (Bas-Rhin)
The Bernstein estate is a magnificent place where mountain biking is a pleasure. During this ride
you will discover the castles of Thanvillé, Bernstein, Ortenbourg and Ramstein. The views from these castles are generally breathtaking. This route is suitable for all weather conditions and all seasons.
Castle, fabulous rocks and panoramic views at La Vancelle
6.54 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Vancelle (Bas-Rhin)
This easy circular will take you to the well-preserved Frankenbourg Castle. From there, you can enjoy views of the Alsace plain and the Black Forest in the distance.Further on, along a shaded path, you will see glimpses of the Villé valley and the superb rocks of La Roche des Fées. On the way back, the Rocher du Coucou viewpoint overlooks Frankenbourg Castle, and finally a small viewpoint offers a view of Lièpvre.
Above La Vancelle
7.20 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,562 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Vancelle (Bas-Rhin)
A route starting from the heights of La Vancelle, offering the chance to discover interesting and often impressive rock formations. A steady climb for an hour and a half; the rest of the route is easy. Numerous stops possible
Frankenbourg Castle from La Vancelle
2.42 mi
+827 ft
-823 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Vancelle (Bas-Rhin)
A short circular walk providing access to Frankenbourg Castle via the easiest route, starting from La Vancelle.
The castle enjoyed a strategic location at the entrance to two valleys: the Val de Villé along the Giessen (the salt road) and the Val d'Argent along the Lièpvrette (the silver mines).
The route takes place in the forest and offers beautiful views from the castle courtyard.
Setting out for Frankenbourg from La Vancelle
4.88 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,227 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Vancelle (Bas-Rhin)
Perched on the heights of La Vancelle, a small mountain village, Frankenbourg Castle is one of the must-see ruins in the Sélestat-Haut-Koenigsbourg region.
Looking for a moderate hike to explore this remarkable site and enjoy the tranquillity of the trails in the heart of nature? Then this is the one for you!
Starting from La Vancelle, whatever the season, this lovely walk will take you to the castle in an hour and a half, allowing you to spot a few points of interest along the way whilst enjoying magnificent views of the Rocher du Coucou, the Val de Villé, the Val d’Argent and the Alsace plain.
Le Rocher du Coucou - Le Château du Frankenbourg
9.04 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,326 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Neuve-Église (Bas-Rhin)
This is an unmissable hike in the Villé Valley, which takes you past some unusually shaped rocks (the Cheval Tombé, the Salière and the Roche des Fées) and leads to the Rocher du Coucou with its stunning views of the valley and the Central Alsace plain, as well as the iconic Château du Frankenbourg, which once protected the area.
Circular Schrann from Triembach-au-Val
3.36 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A short circular route starting from Triembach-au-Val, taking you to the summit of the Schrann, above Albé, for a beautiful panoramic view.
On leaving the village, the route winds through the forest, then passes through the mountain vineyards of Albé, and ends in the beautiful Bachmatten valley.
On the heights of Albé
9.74 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,549 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk from Triembach-Au-Val, taking us to the heights of Albé and its vineyards.
Superb views of the village of Albé from both sides.
Return via Villé and Bassemberg along the Giessen river.
Saint-Gilles hill from Triembach-au-Val
9.30 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,427 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
Circular walk starting from Triembach-Au-Val, heading towards Saint-Maurice and climbing the Baerenberg in the forest, then returning via the Saint-Gilles Church, emblematic of the Villé valley, and the village of Saint-Pierre-Bois.
Villé Valley: between vineyards and orchards
8.77 mi
+1,411 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Triembach-au-Val (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant circular walk around Villé, passing through Triembach-au-Val, Albé, a village renowned for its Pinot Noir and beautiful winegrowers' houses, Breitenbach and its orchards, Saint-Martin, the beautiful Honcourt forest, and ending along the Giessen in Villé.
Routes cyclables entre Villé et Chatenois
15.96 mi
+676 ft
-705 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Neuve-Église (Bas-Rhin)
Route updated in April 2026 following the completion of the Châtenois bypassA cycle route alternating between roads and cycle paths in the Villé valley, with some lovely views.Route along a departmental road with moderate traffic (from Villé to Neubois).Forest track to La Vancelle.Separate cycle path to Val de Villé, path at the foot of Ortenbourg Castle.Return to the Villé Valley via the “Route du Sel” cycle path through the forest to Saint-Pierre-Bois.Finish via the cycle path alongside the country road to Villé.
The castles of Ortenbourg and Bernstein and the Falkenstein Rock
8.70 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,722 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Scherwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A circular hike passing by Ortenbourg Castle and the ruins of Ramstein Castle, then Bernstein Castle. Wide panoramic view from the Bernstein Tower.
Return via the Bellevue summit and along the ridge with some remarkable rocks, including the Falkenstein climbing site.
Forest trail with numerous viewpoints from castles and rocks (Villé valley, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Central Alsace plain).
Honcourt Castle and the Banc du Forestier Pass
4.90 mi
+709 ft
-705 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely little walk covering a variety of paths. A very pretty view awaits you from the Belle-Vue gazebo.
This route is ideal for trail runners wishing to explore the Villé Valley on foot.
Tour of the Honcourt forest and return along the Giessen
5.03 mi
+666 ft
-666 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is used for the running events we offer throughout the year. It can easily be done on foot or by running, and is accessible to all. You will take wide forest paths, trails, village streets and a cycle path.
Route around Villé
5.19 mi
+627 ft
-617 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the one I use for a trail running event as part of my work. It’s a loop of just under 8 km that’s fairly straightforward if you run regularly.
The advantage of this route is that it can also be done as a family walk. Walking, it takes around 2–2½ hours. This walk will allow you to explore the forest surrounding Villé, which overlooks the villages of Saint-Martin and Maisonsgoutte.
The Ungersberg via Albéville
9.24 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,192 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Albé (Bas-Rhin)
In Alsatian, Ungersberg means the ‘Mountain of the Hungarians’: the highest sandstone massif in the Val de Villé, situated between the mountains and the Alsatian plain. The ascent and descent of the Ungersberg, along rocky paths, is quite steep; walking poles and good footwear will be a great help. The Club Vosgien has erected the Héring Tower at its summit, offering a sweeping view of the Alsace plain and the neighbouring peaks.
On the heights of Villé
6.55 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bassemberg (Bas-Rhin)
This short hike in the hills above Villé takes us from the River Giessen to theGR®532trail along the ridges, with beautiful views of the Champ du Feu massif on one side and the Col de Fouchy on the other
the other.
Circular above Villé
8.93 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,129 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villé (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
The Val de Villé tourist office publishes very well-designed hiking maps. Today, we are following trail No. 12, known as the Route de la Honel, which will take you through villages and forests with scenic views and rock formations.
This hike is particularly beautiful in spring when the orchards are in bloom and the views are still unobstructed, as the forest canopy has not yet fully formed.
The trail is fairly easy.
Haut-Koenigsbourg via La Wick
6.26 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,247 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kintzheim (Bas-Rhin)
Situated in the heart of Alsace, on the heights of the wine-growing village of Orschwiller, Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle majestically overlooks the entire plain at an altitude of 755 m. It is impossible to miss this iconic landmark, one of the region’s most visited monuments.
This iconic site is also the starting and finishing point for numerous hikes. It offers nature lovers a wide variety of trails through stunning landscapes and provides sublime panoramic views.
Circular around Saint-Martin, Breitenbach and Maisonsgoutte
8.42 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
Circular hike in the Villé valley, starting from Saint-Martin, going around Breitenbach and returning via Maisonsgoutte.
The route is mainly open, winding through meadows, offering some beautiful views of the valley, and ending in the forest.
The Hahnenberg from Châtenois and La Montagne des Singes
6.05 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,253 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châtenois (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A circular hike starting from Châtenois, which takes us to the summit of Hahnenberg, where we can enjoy a beautiful view of the central Alsace plain.
The route continues around the Montagne des Singes animal park, then returns through the vineyards above Kintzheim.
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