Petersbach walks

A lovely, undulating walk through the woodland, not particularly difficult, between Rocher Blanc and Rocher du Corbeau, returning via the Chemin des Insectes.

In the magnificent setting of the Northern Vosges, this is a short, easy walk that makes for a very enjoyable day out.

A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!

This is an easy, short walk around La Petite-Pierre with a lovely view of the castle from the Rocher Blanc But be careful, there is a slight incline!

La Petite Pierre is a small village situated in the Northern Vosges. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, its historic centre, known as Staedtel, encapsulates everything a medieval Alsatian town has to offer: a castle, picturesque narrow streets, a medieval atmosphere, and charming houses... This circular walk also takes you to visit the suburb north of the old town, as far as the Napoleonic bench.

A very pleasant walk, mainly through woodland with some lovely views. Well worth doing in summer when the weather is warm!

A lovely, undulating circular walk to explore the Fischbaechel ponds and the rocks lining the Gorna path.

This route, situated in the Northern Vosges, is a ‘Natura 2000’ site; its circular route includes a four-kilometre nature trail. It is ideal for those who enjoy easy (with little elevation gain) and peaceful walks through woodland. It offers some beautiful views, interesting cliffs and rocks, and ends at the terrace of the inn overlooking the circular Imsthal pond.

A magnificent hike around the Petite-Pierre, suitable for all seasons and presenting no difficulty other than its length. It takes you along part ofthe famousGR® 531, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Vosges mountains from north to south over 393 km; on your return, you’ll walk along the equally renownedGR® 53, which runs from Wissembourg for 167 km to Schirmeck, where it joins theGR® 5.

A walk to explore the Petite Pierre forest.

This very hilly walk will take you from Loosthal to the Imsthal inn for a return trip to Petite-Pierre.

A forest walk in the Northern Vosges mountains of Alsace Bossue, where you can discover all the charms of this mountain range with a must-see stop at the Rocher des Païens and a return to the troglodyte houses of Graufthal.

The cave dwellings of Grauftal and the castle of La Petite Pierre.

A lovely, easy circular walk in the Petite Pierre National Reserve, following the Loosthal discovery trail and the paths of the Heidekoepfel, Muehlkopf and Geierfelsen, all the way to the Rocher du Bélier.If curiosity prompts you to take a look, you’ll discover a few interesting, little-known spots that catch the eye.

Starting from the Loosthal forest house, begin this beautiful circular hike through undulating woodland, passing Hunebourg Castle, the Grotte d'Amour, the Rocher de la Guérite, the Gros Chêne, the Col de la Tête du Christ, the Pfannenfels rock formation and the Hammelsberg.

A lovely little walk in the Northern Vosges forest connecting Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder. I fell in love with the forests of the Northern Vosges.

This circular, which presents no technical difficulties, will take you through pretty spots dotted with beautiful rocks, notably the Grotte d'Amour. Of reasonable length, it is a pleasant walk to be done in half a day.

A beautiful, undulating walk towards the chapel and spring at Bonne Fontaine, following the route of seven sandstone steles sculpted by Claude Metzmeyer from Saverne. On the way there, you will pass by the Rocher de la Bande Noire and, on the way back, by the Grotte des Amoureux.

This circular starting from Oberhof is not particularly difficult and allows you to discover some unusual places, including the cave dwellings of Grauthal and the Schiertorfelsen.

This walk through the woods, on paths or forest roads, apart from a steep climb to the Grotte des Hussards, is easily manageable for families.

A beautiful hike that passes by Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle. Lots of lovely views. The paths are very clean and well marked. 

This hike, tested on 15/01/2022, takes us to the Pierre des Douze Apôtres (Breitenstein), marking the border between Alsace and Moselle. This stone dates back to the time of the Druids and was used for sacrifices before being gradually transformed by Christianisation.The hike follows forest paths through the forests of the Northern Vosges.

Discover caves and two pilgrimage sites in the Northern Vosges. A long hike with elevation gain.

A lovely, easy walk through the woodland. The first section is purely natural, peaceful and very quiet, whilst the second is rich in archaeological heritage in a land of legends.

This pleasant 9 km walk takes you to rocks and caves off the beaten track of the Club Vosgien's marked trails. It is not particularly difficult. However, it largely follows unmarked paths, so walkers should follow the description below carefully, take a map with them or, better still, use the Visorando app.

There is also a Mont Saint-Michel in Alsace, located in Saint-Jean-Saverne. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding villages and is dotted with archaeological remains. The Saint-Michel Chapel stands on a promontory near the Rond des Sorcières, above the Grotte des Sorcières. This easy route takes you past the Schnackeplatz (Snail Square), a lay-by situated just above the LGV Est high-speed rail tunnel, where you might be lucky enough to see a TGV hurtling through it (around 15 minutes after it leaves Strasbourg). At Warthenberg Castle, perched on the Rocher Daubenschlag, you can marvel at a heart-shaped grove in the middle of the fields. From the Rocher des Dames, there is a bird’s-eye view of the A4 motorway at the Col de Saverne.

A short loop starting from Saint-Jean-Saverne will take you to the ruins of Warthenberg Castle with a superb view of Alsace.

A short hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family. It will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and discover the many beliefs of the Saverne region, from prehistory to the present day. You will enjoy magnificent views of the woods and forests of the Northern Vosges, as well as the Alsace plain and the Kochersberg.

Discover the Roches Plates climbing site, the Heidenstadt oppidum, the Spitzfelsen and Kanzelfels rocks, the medieval quarry and menhirs at Frohnberg, Warthenberg Castle and the Daubenschlag rock, the Roman road, the Wasserfallfelsen, the Fairy Cave, the Witches' Circle and Saint-Michel Chapel. Beautiful views of the Northern Vosges and the Alsace plain.