Panoramic walk of Eichberg, Brand and Sommerberg

This walk offers breathtaking views of the Alsace plain and the town of Colmar, the entrance to the Val Saint-Grégoire with the ruins of Hohlandsbourg and Pflixbourg, the small town of Turckheim and the incomparable site of Niedermorschwihr.

It is particularly recommended in autumn when the vineyards are ablaze with colour

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 200 m
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    Descent: - 196 m

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    Highest point: 364 m
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    Lowest point: 241 m

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Description of the walk

Place Turenne in Turckheim. You can park in the small car park near the Turenne monument or along Rue des Tuileries.

(S/E) Turn left towards the Turckheim wine cellar, leave Rue des Tuileries on the right and walk past the cellar to the grape unloading area.

(1) Go straight ahead onto the path that leads to the forest, pass a cross and continue to the second path.

(2) Take the hairpin turn to the right and climb up to Eichberg. This scenic wine trail overlooks Turckheim, passes a viewpoint and a terraced reservoir before reaching the Col du Brand.

(3) Reach the cross and follow the path on the left that leads to Rue de l'Église.

(4) Pass the church and town hall, cross the road leading to Les Trois Épis and take Rue du Galtz to reach the Weidbach stream.

(5) Follow the path on the left that runs alongside the stream, cross the stream to reach a path.

(6) Follow this path to the left, which joins a small tarmac road. Continue along this road and quickly turn right at the hairpin bend to reach the panoramic Sommerberg path.

(7) Keep to the right and follow this scenic path overlooking Niedermorschwihr until you reach a fork.

(8) Turn right at the hairpin bend and head towards Niedermorschwihr via Rue du Vignoble.

(9) Continue right towards the village, then turn left onto Rue des Trois Épis. Turn right, then cross the road and take Rue de Bruyères. At the next junction, cross the road and take the wine trail opposite, which leads straight to Col du Brand.

(3) To avoid the road (D10.7), descend via the vineyard path which joins this road further down. Turn left onto the road to join the path on the right which descends to Turckheim and rejoins the road one last time. Cross it to take the Remparts (Kapellengraben) path opposite and follow it straight ahead to the starting point, Place Turenne (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 242 m - Place Turenne, near the - Source de la Fecht
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 268 m - Grape unloading cellar
  3. 2 : km 1.02 - alt. 307 m - Second route
  4. 3 : km 2.57 - alt. 327 m - Col du Brand
  5. 4 : km 3.23 - alt. 310 m - Rue de l'Église
  6. 5 : km 3.42 - alt. 305 m - Weidbach stream
  7. 6 : km 3.73 - alt. 328 m - Path
  8. 7 : km 4.36 - alt. 363 m - Sommerberg panoramic trail
  9. 8 : km 5.91 - alt. 321 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 6.51 - alt. 285 m - Rue du Vignoble
  11. S/E : km 8.84 - alt. 242 m - Place Turenne

Notes

There are several restaurants in Turckheim and Niedermorschwihr.

Worth a visit

Visit the picturesque wine-growing villages of Tuckheim and Niedermorschwihr.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
NOLLICEC
NOLLICEC

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Poorly marked start to the Turckhein wine cellar, then well marked. Nice climb to reach St Wendelin Chapel. Beautiful view of the next valley. Walk mostly through vineyards.

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User 11002246

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike starting from Turckheim, which is a very pretty little town.
The village of Niedermorschwihr is also very interesting, with its beautiful bell tower.
A very pleasant and easy route through the vineyards with beautiful views.

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User 25892750

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely views, alternating between trails, paths through vineyards and crossing a pretty village.
An easy route, perfect for families!

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colley
colley

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views of Colmar, cherry and peach trees in bloom, and already a few irises along the vineyards. Very easy walk

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mousse54
mousse54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk with magnificent views of the Colmar valley in the distance and panoramic views above the villages of Turckheim and Niedermorswihrch. Lovely. Thank you

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Maritimus
Maritimus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent view of the plain and mountains in the distance. Superb panorama but very hot this summer.

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Olisamar54420
Olisamar54420
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route starts in the beautiful village of Turckheim and begins with an uphill climb that takes you through vineyards and a charming little village on both the outward and return journeys. It is a very pleasant walk that is accessible to all and not particularly difficult. We did it in autumn and it was magnificent with all the colours at that time of year.
I recommend it 👍

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Philippe 2024
Philippe 2024

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route runs through vineyards. This should be made clearer, even if it is already mentioned. It is important because in winter, unlike summer or autumn, there is less to see. The directions are vague: to the left, but in which direction? Approximate distances would be welcome.

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Planeu
Planeu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike through the vineyards with magnificent views and the beautiful village of Turckheim. I highly recommend it

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cricri68!
cricri68!

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk through woods, vineyards and villages

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idbernard68
idbernard68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route of about three hours with a picnic stop, offering beautiful panoramic views as it is mostly open terrain.
The twisted wooden bell tower in Niedermorschwir is a magnificent sight.
Easy and accessible to all hikers.
Take the opportunity to stroll through the narrow streets of Turkheim at the end of your walk, a very pretty little town.
I highly recommend it.

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dougere
dougere

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through beautiful vineyards. Benches line the path, inviting you to stop for a picnic. Stunning views over a sea of vines.

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Sisco72
Sisco72

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A stroll through the vineyards surrounding the village, no problem.

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Nature57
Nature57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent panoramic views of the Alsatian vineyards. A lovely afternoon's walk on this little-used trail

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ajescot
ajescot

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk to do at the end of winter to enjoy the sunshine. Very beautiful views. However, this hike can be done in 2 hours and 15 minutes without too much effort.

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