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Walk in the old bed of the Rhine: the Petite Camargue Alsacienne
Visorando Member
4.36 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bartenheim (Haut-Rhin)
A national nature reserve, the Petite Camargue Alsacienne now covers 904 hectares, including nearly 200 hectares of water. Originally, in 1982, it covered 120 hectares around the buildings of the Imperial Fish Farm (1852). It is here, in the wild heart of the Au wetland plain, that you can walk along some of its most beautiful paths and discover the exceptional flora and fauna of this marshland landscape, thanks to the groundwater.
Walk along the old bed of the Rhine: from the Huningue Canal to the Old Rhine
6.31 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Two centuries ago, the Rhine flowed in braids. From 1842, with the construction of dykes by Tulla, then around 1930 with the construction of the Grand Canal, the river was brought back into a single channel and the Rhine ecosystem was profoundly altered.
Today, there is a stark contrast between nature, which is becoming re-vegetated and adapting to the drying up of the river with diverse and unique flora and fauna, and the intense industrial activity surrounding navigation and hydroelectric power.
Walk along the old bed of the Rhine: along the Au
3.86 mi
+69 ft
-39 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
In the heart of the Au, the alluvial terrace of the Rhine between Huningue and Kembs, the history of Rosenau is closely linked to that of the Rhine. Throughout this route, between the Grand Canal d’Alsace and the Huningue Canal, by a pond or a lock, on the banks of canals or streams, water is ever-present.
In the heart of the Au plain, Rosenau, daughter of the Rhine
8.42 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
The Plaine de l’Au is this wetland region on the Rhine’s floodplain in the Land of the Three Borders, where the river, before its course was straightened by dykes (19th century) and then channelled (early 20th century), spread out into multiple branches.Between the Kembs hydroelectric power station to the north and the Grand Marais trail to the south, water accompanies us throughout this route, where biodiversity and human activities strive to coexist harmoniously.The time given does not include stops at the five observation points and other points of interest along the route.
La Petite Camargue by Rosenau
3.98 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Haut-Rhin
Do you live in the urban area of the three borders and want to get away from it all without travelling dozens of kilometres? Come and discover the Petite Camargue to get some fresh air and observe many species of birds and plants in a well-preserved area. Leaving from the pretty village of Rosenau, you'll find it hard to believe that you're only 4 kilometres away from the airport as the crow flies.
Walks near Petite Camargue Alsacienne
Kandern - Haldenhof
12.57 mi
+3,346 ft
-1,430 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Kandern (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This second stage will take you from Kandern to the Haldenhof Inn. The route follows the Westweg Schwartzwald. Along the way, you will discover Sausenburg Castle. The highest point of the day is at Blauen, which offers a panoramic view of the Black Forest.
Steinen - Kandern
10.34 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,365 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This first stage will take you from Steinen to Kandern. Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the Black Forest trail: the Westweg Schwarzwald in the pretty village of Kandern.
From Steinen to Albbruck in the Black Forest
101.23 mi
+17,323 ft
-17,313 ft
9 days
Difficult
Departure from Steinen (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This nine-day route allows you to discover different aspects of the southern Black Forest.Starting from Steinen in the Kleines Wiesental, you will cross beautiful forests to reach the pretty village of Kandern. Then, for four days, you will follow the Schwarzwald Westweg trail, passing through the highest peaks of the Black Forest: Belchen, Feldberg and Herzogenhorn.You will also stop off at Titisee, a pleasant lakeside resort. The second part of the route is devoted to the Albsteig, a trail that follows the River Alb from its source at the foot of the Feldberg to Albbruck, where the River Alb flows into the Rhine. On the way, you will stop at Sankt Blasien, a remarkable town with a magnificent cathedral and cloister.
19th-century trail in Mulhouse
Tourist office
1.13 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
This trail will allow you to discover Mulhouse as it was in the 19th century, during its industrial textile boom. Find the locations of former factories, mansions and remnants of this unprecedented development.