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Osthouse and its surroundings

A short tour of the village of Osthouse and its surroundings. Numerous waterways, meadows and shady forests will enhance your journey. The castle and church are also worth a visit.
Eschau - Fegersheim - Saint-Ulrich - Eschau
A country circuit through forests, villages, fields and rivers.
Tour of the Witternheim bench

Hike around the Witternheim bench with fun signs created in collaboration with the municipality and the Maison de la Nature de Muttersholtz. Long tour marked by the Club Vosgien with a red ring.
Circuit around Heiligenstein

This circuit, which alternates between fields and forests on the hillsides, offers breathtaking views of the Alsace plain and, more specifically, the Obernai region. You will also discover the ruins of Truttenhausen Abbey and the Barr geological trail.
Enjoy your walk!
Andlau and Spesbourg Castles from Mittelbergheim

An easy hike that will take you to the two castles of Andlau: Andlau and Spesbourg.
Camel Trail and Landsberg Castle

The camel trail is part of a lovely circular walk that starts at the Auberge du Moenkalb. Discover boundary stones dating from 1778 that were used to mark the boundaries of forest plots.
The initials ABGW stand for Amts Barr Gemeine Waldungen.
Take a look at the trees in this diverse forest (fir, hornbeam, elm, chestnut, maple, etc.).
Allow 20 to 30 minutes to visit Landsberg Castle.
Sentier des bornes trail in Altorf

Welcome to Altorf for a walk through forests, fields and villages, discovering ancient boundary stones (from the 16th to the 18th centuries).
This 6 km route is ideal for a family walk. For very young children, the route can be shortened (simply ignore the optional points). There is even a playground on the route.
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Loop through the Rosheim vineyards and the dry grasslands of Rosenwiller

Loop hike from Rosheim, combining the "Circuit des balcons" and the "Circuit du vignoble".
An undulating route with no difficulty, winding through the vineyards on the heights of Rosheim, then leading to Rosenwiller and its "Sentier de découverte de collines en vignobles" (discovery trail through the vineyard hills).
The return journey will allow you to discover the must-see sights of the Roman city of Rosheim.
Beautiful vineyards in Itterswiller, Bernardvillé and Reichsfeld

Enjoy a 360° view of one of the prettiest vineyards in the Bas-Rhin with views of the Vosges foothills.
In good weather, you can see Strasbourg Cathedral, the Black Forest and even the Bernese Alps.
An easy hike in the Schernetz Valley, through vineyards, including two famous sites: the "Sohlenberg" (pink sandstone from the Vosges) and the "Shiefferberg" (schist soil).
You will pass through three authentic villages and the Chapel of the 14 Saints next to Baumgarten Abbey.
The little figure of eight at the Château du Haut-Andlau

A short, easy hike that alternates between pleasant little vineyard roads and good forest paths. The Château du Haut-Andlau, built in the 13th century and still in good condition, is the highlight of this figure-of-eight route. There are also some beautiful views to enjoy.
A loop between Rosheim and Bischenberg

Short circular loop from Rosheim, a beautiful Alsatian city (situated on the Wine Route and the Roman Route), particularly steeped in history, which its architectural heritage is evidence of.
Walk through the vineyards and orchards towards Bischenberg, its convent, dry prairies and beautiful view over the plain.
The Ungersberg via Andlau GR®5

The Ungersberg offers a panoramic view of the Alsace plain. Ideal in autumn when the vineyards are ablaze with colour.
Andlau and Spesbourg castles from Andlau

A beautiful circular walk from Andlau, accessible to all.
The circuit passes through vineyards at the start, then takes you to the Haut-Andlau and Spesbourg castles.
There are beautiful views along the route (Kastelberg - Rocher Sainte Richarde - Spesbourg).
There is a fun section via the "Chemin des Espiègles" (Path of the Mischievous Ones), with little wooden gnomes placed on the trees.
Mont Sainte-Odile

This is a circular hike, with Mont Sainte Odile as its highlight, an iconic place of pilgrimage dedicated to the patron saint of Alsace.
There are beautiful views of the Alsace plain from the site, with orientation tables. In good weather, you may be lucky enough to see Strasbourg Cathedral.
The route also takes you along the mysterious Mur Païen (Pagan Wall). On the way back, you will see the ruins of Hagelschlos and Ottrott castles (which are not open to visitors).
Please note: dogs are not allowed inside the monastery grounds.
Mont Sainte-Odile, the pagan wall and the Sentier des Merveilles trail

A walk passing by many historical points, following the astonishing pagan wall around Mont Sainte-Odile.
Vitaboucle route no. 31: Around Hangenbieten
A lovely family walk around the village of Hangenbieten. The route gives you an overview of the village and the banks of the Bruche. If the weather is clear, you will have a panoramic view of the Black Forest as far as Obernai.
Birkenfels and Landsberg Castles

Loop hike starting from Barr.
Follow the Kirneck river, then the former Barr railway line to Birkenfels Castle. Beautiful view from the Jadelot kiosk. On the way back, you will discover Landsberg Castle.
Loop around Ottrott and Saint-Nabor

This loop starts in Ottrott-le-Haut and passes by the castles of Ottrott, the Elsberg shelter and the Hohenburgerberg, returning to Ottrott via the Compostela pilgrims' trail.
Southern pagan wall

The Mur Païen, 10.5 km long, is the remains of an ancient wall located around the perimeter of Mont Sainte-Odile. At an altitude of 764 m, the summit overlooks the Alsace plain. The Abbey of Hohenbourg, founded by Saint Odile, stands there.
Baumgarten Abbey and Bernardvillé vineyard

An easy hike to discover Baumgarten Abbey and the vineyards of Reichsfeld and Bernardvillé, with beautiful views of the Alsace plain and the Black Forest.
Vitaboucle route no. 30: Around Kolbsheim

A short family walk around the village of Kolbsheim. The route mainly passes through the meadows and fields around the village.
Around the castles of Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenbourg

A beautiful hike around the three castles (Bernstein, Ramstein and Ortenbourg) via the Brischbach valley and its magnificent views.
Walk starting from Klingenthal

A short, easy walk through the vineyards of Ottrott.
Along the Bruche in Molsheim

This walk takes you along the Bruche River to the Dompeter d'Avolsheim, the oldest church in Alsace. After passing through the village centre, the route takes you to the Saint-Ulrich Chapel, where you can admire its ancient frescoes before returning to Molsheim along the other bank of the Bruche.
We hope you enjoy your walk!
The Heidenkopf tower - Merlin's garden

Loop hike starting from Klingenthal.
The circuit takes us to the summit of the Heidenkopf, where you can climb the tower to enjoy a 360° view from the orientation table.
We then reach the place known as Verloreneck (meaning "lost corner") with its surprising arrangement of megaliths, known as Merlin's Garden.
The circuit is mainly through forest.
The castles of Ortenbourg and Ramstein from Dieffenthal

This circular walk will allow you to discover a botanical garden, a Celtic rock, the Wolfskirche rocks and the castles of Ortenbourg and Ramstein, while skirting a protected forest (APB)
Bacchus le Trötele circuit

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.
Chapels between vineyards and canal starting from Dompeter

A loop to discover the chapels near Molsheim. This circuit runs through the vineyards and along the Bruche Canal.
Schiebenberg circuit in Dinsheim-sur-Bruche

Welcome to the Mutzig-Molsheim region, located in the heart of Alsace, on the Wine Route, about 20 kilometres from Strasbourg.
This hike offers you an excursion into the Bruche Valley, with landscapes of forests, fields and villages, as well as a panoramic view from the Schiebenberg hill.
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Circular of castles starting from Scherwiller Town Hall

This lovely circular starting from Scherwiller Town Hall takes you to Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles, through vineyards and the beautiful Ortenberg forest. Stunning views over the Alsace plain, Haut Koenigsbourg and the Vosges mountains.
Vitaboucle route 32: Around Osthoffen

A short walk in the sunshine between fields and vineyards around the village of Osthoffen. Some nice views, such as the vineyards of Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett slightly higher up, or Strasbourg cathedral in the distance.
La Petite France

In the historic heart of Strasbourg, take a stroll along the Ill and its many branches to discover a unique heritage!
From Sélestat to Ribeauvillé via Haut-Koenigsbourg

Hiking trail from Sélestat station, easily accessible from many towns in Alsace, to Ribeauvillé, from where you can return to Sélestat station by bus.
The route offers magnificent views of the Vosges mountains from the outskirts of Sélestat, with Kintzheim Castle and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on your left, the village of Châtenois opposite you, and Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles above Scherwiller on your right.
You will pass through part of Châtenois before tackling the climb to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a major tourist attraction in Alsace. You will finally end your journey in the middle of the vineyards, between Bergheim, a charming fortified village in the foothills of the Vosges, and Ribeauvillé, your destination.
The Wurmberg hill

This is an easy walk to discover the Wurmberg. It is located in the Bruche valley near Gresswiller. It is a small hill with terraces. You can see a wide variety of plants and orchards and, if you are lucky, some animals, especially birds.
In the forest of Illwald in Sélestat

This is a lovely walk in the plains of the river Ill, which will let you to escape for two hours from the bustle of this area popular with tourists. In summer you'll be nice and cool, thanks to the many streams and towering trees.
Soulz-les-Bains - the Casemate Trail

If you are looking for a varied hike alternating between wide panoramic views from a ridge and a valley with meadows, undergrowth and vineyards, you will not be disappointed. There is also a touch of local history linked to the most important German fortification of the late 19th century.
Circuit around the Scharrach

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 Route Le Loejele

This route takes you through the vineyards of Alsace's "Suisse d'Alsace" region, along the Alsace Wine Route, passing through villages near Balbronn. Winegrowers line the route, offering visitors the chance to stop for a quick tour of their cellars and, why not, a tasting.
The Loejele is a wooden barrel used to carry drinks to the fields, vineyards and forests.
A third of the hike is on tracks or tarmac roads.
The vineyards of Westhoffen and Wangen

A very pretty little hike with splendid views of the vineyards and orchards of Westhoffen and Wangen.
Best done in spring, when the fruit trees are in bloom, or in autumn, when the vineyards are changing colour.
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