Walk between Gambsheim and Kilstett

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From Gambsheim to Kilstett, this beautiful walk alternates between fields, forest and riverside paths. An easy route, ideal for families.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 132 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 129 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Gambsheim (67760)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.683652° / E 7.891562°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3815E
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Description of the walk

The starting point is on the Route Militaire, at the very end of the village of Gambsheim. After the last houses on your left, there is a small children's playground with a car park. You can park there.

(S/E) Start by following the Route Militaire (tarmac road), with your back to Gambsheim.

(1) Take the first road on your right. Follow it and you will pass a mountain bike track on your left. Continue along this road until you reach a junction.

(2) At this intersection, take the second road on your right (the one that goes slightly uphill). At the next fork, follow the road on your left that goes down into the fields. Then just continue along this road through the fields, passing near Lake Altwasser, and continue to the forest entrance. In wet weather or when the ground is muddy, it is recommended that you wear good boots for this section.

(4) At the end of the country lane, you will enter the forest. Follow the path and you will find a passage on your left between the bushes to access the slightly higher and narrower path. The Waldrhein river will then be on your right. Follow this path straight ahead, staying on the main track.

(5) At this intersection, take the path that crosses the fields on your left. You will cross a bridge and find yourself back at the intersection you encountered at the start of the hike.

(2) Take the second path on your left, the one that descends towards the fields.

(6) Turn right at this intersection. Gamsheim will be in front of you. Continue straight ahead until you reach the cycle path.

(7) At the crossroads, turn right and follow the cycle path to reach the small playground at your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 130 m - Parking at the playground
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 129 m - Road on the right
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 131 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 1.48 - alt. 130 m - Altwasser
  5. 4 : km 2.23 - alt. 131 m - Entrance to the forest
  6. 5 : km 4.27 - alt. 129 m - Leave the edge of the canal - Rhin (fleuve)
  7. 6 : km 5.33 - alt. 129 m - Turn right at the intersection
  8. 7 : km 6.23 - alt. 129 m - Calvary
  9. S/E : km 6.46 - alt. 129 m - Parking at the playground

Notes

This walk does not present any particular difficulties. However, due to the varied terrain, some sections may be muddy in wet weather. It is therefore strongly recommended that you wear good walking shoes for the sections across fields. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs (or only with great difficulty) due to the uneven terrain and some very narrow sections.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 47 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Dnalor
Dnalor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A picturesque route, best enjoyed in spring, accompanied by birdsong. A detour to Le Petit Paradis is a must – it’s a magical place!
Suitable for all ages.

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Marion VR
Marion VR ★

Hello panterrichard,

The SNCF logo and the link to train timetables only appear when hike start points are within 500 metres of a station as the crow flies.
In this case, the starting point is about 1.5 km away, so it is ‘normal’ not to see this button.

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panterrichard
panterrichard

Is the ‘Go by public transport’ button well hidden, or is it somewhere on the page?

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Elektro
Elektro

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk, unclear description at the entrance to the forest to access the Ill river...

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tafferner
tafferner

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 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 short hike.

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Rolfmartin
Rolfmartin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, especially the part in the forest by the water. Some lovely spots to rest or picnic.

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CloLH
CloLH

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

An easy route with varied landscapes. I recommend following it in spring. Beautiful colours and smells of flowering trees.

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goettle
goettle

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did it on a Saturday when everything was icy: magnificent!
We did it again the next day at positive temperatures
beware of muddy stretches 😂. In fact, the starting point is the playground in Rue du Muhlrhein (at the very end of the street) and in the forest, if you can't find the path in the undergrowth, just climb a few metres to find the path that runs alongside the river.
Nice walk

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T2M50
T2M50

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The description is a little vague at the end, but it's easy to follow the GPX track.

An ideal circuit for running or for a "Sunday stroll".

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WERCK
WERCK

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The aim of this walk is to discover "little paradise". Impossible to find. The little path to the left in the undergrowth doesn't exist or doesn't exist any more. The lake was nowhere to be found, and the river was nowhere to be seen.
After 3 attempts on different days, I decided to give up.
Route and description to be reviewed.
A disappointed hiker.

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Matthieu Dontenville
Matthieu Dontenville

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

not very clear towards the end of the walk

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Karelle
Karelle

I had the same thought. A simple street name or the name of the playground would have been more appropriate.

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Karelle
Karelle

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well described. We didn't get lost. On the other hand, it's true that the address of the starting point (street etc.) would be a plus. A short walk to get back into shape, easy level and accessible to everyone. Avoid pushchairs though...!
What's interesting is that there's a large, shady section close to where we live, which is easy and can be done quickly. Perfect for a short walk.

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phihal
phihal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with small children, no problem Hot day (30°), bring a cap and water.

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Lolomelo
Lolomelo

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We got lost and couldn't find our way through the undergrowth.... and ended up in a field of tall grass at a dead end.
In addition, a precise address for the start would be more appropriate.

We won't be doing this walk again

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