Short walk around Breitenbach

A short family walk around Breitenbach. Beautiful views of the Val de Villé. Numerous benches line the route. Educational information boards about the flora and fauna brighten up the start of the route.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 191 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 191 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 506 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 351 m

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Description of the walk

Park in one of the few spaces near the church.

(S/E) With your back to the church, go up to the left along Rue des Tilleuls, following the yellow cross markings until you reach Rue de la Grotte on your left.

(1) Turn left onto this street and walk up until you reach the D425, Rue du Mont Sainte-Odile (table with benches). At the end of the street, continue along the path marked with red rings until you reach a stream.

(2) Do not cross it, but continue straight ahead, following the same markings: take advantage of the educational information boards on the flora and fauna. You will cometo a bend (table and bench).

(3) Leave the edge of the stream and the markings, turn left at the hairpin bend and head south into the woods. Walk past a hotel on your right with its small wooden houses and arrive at the Club Vosgien shelter, which is quite large, with tables and benches.

(4) Make a detour near the cross to enjoy the view, with a conveniently placed bench. Return to the shelter, then descend the bend to cross the D425 with caution and continue on the Anneau Jaune marked path. After a few dozen metres, go up to the right, then take the path on the right again.

(5) At the end of the valley, the path turns to follow the Breitenbach stream along the road. A few steps lead down to the stream where you can cool off.

(6) Turn right, cross the stream and climb up the path. Take the first path on the left into a slightly wooded area.

(7) At the crossroads, turn right following the yellow ring markings. The path descends andthere are two benches where you can enjoy the view of the valley. Thepath turns and descends again onto the road that runs alongside the stream. You will come to the D425.

(8) Turn left onto this departmental road, follow it and then turn onto Rue des Tilleuls to return to the car park near the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 365 m - Breitenbach Church
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 379 m - Intersection with Rue de la Grotte
  3. 2 : km 1 - alt. 441 m - Stream
  4. 3 : km 1.5 - alt. 504 m - Bend
  5. 4 : km 2.27 - alt. 460 m - Club Vosgien shelter
  6. 5 : km 3.61 - alt. 449 m - Fork
  7. 6 : km 4.04 - alt. 407 m - Fork
  8. 7 : km 4.57 - alt. 432 m - Crossroads
  9. 8 : km 5.61 - alt. 351 m - D425
  10. S/E : km 6.04 - alt. 365 m - Breitenbach Church

Notes

Fountains and benches along the way.

Worth a visit

Educational panels on flora and fauna.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
LEBIER
LEBIER

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with stunning views and a lot of diversity along the route

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short trip best done in spring or autumn, quite a long drive, often in the sun. We did it in reverse. Not many views but pleasant.

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BrigitteST
BrigitteST

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, short hike around Breitenbach with varied and pleasant scenery. We started the route around midday, which wasn't a good idea due to the heat.

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LEBIER
LEBIER

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that allows you to discover a beautiful area. The route is very diverse and offers some stunning views.

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Joelle67
Joelle67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk offering numerous beautiful views. Several benches and information boards about the flora and fauna. We didn't meet anyone during the hike. Definitely worth doing again.

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Djee
Djee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really pleasant, easy walk with my wife and my 6- and 7-year-old daughters.
There are several truly magnificent viewpoints.
Worth repeating.

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