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Tour of Ringendorf in the Hanau region
An easy hike through the Hanau region, taking in rolling countryside and orchards. Pretty farms and half-timbered houses in Ringendorf, Buswiller and Issenhausen.
In the Ringeldorf woods and the hills of Morschwiller
This pleasant hike offers a mosaic of landscapes and some of the most photogenic views in the area. Along the route, you will come across an old vineyard shelter. At Geiersberg, a Napoleonic bench made of Vosges sandstone allows you to enjoy the panorama at an altitude of 261 m: the Haguenau Forest and the Outre-Forêt are part of the scenery. From the heights of Morschwiller, you can look out over the Alsace plain, with views stretching from the Northern Vosges to the Black Forest.
Lichtenberg Castle from Ingwiller
A pleasant hike of moderate difficulty, culminating in the magnificent Lichtenberg Castle.
You will walk mainly on paths and through a deciduous forest, enjoying the early spring sunshine but staying in the shade in summer.
Sparsbach: via Englishberg and Ochsenstall
A pleasant hike to stretch your legs. Ideal in early May when nature is waking up. Passes by an impressive rocky outcrop (beautiful view) and caves. Most of the walk is in the shade and the hike follows a river on the last part of the route. Also pleasant in the height of summer.
(updated May 2020)
The Bastberg from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel
Discover Griesbach-le-Bastberg, Bastberg hill, home to legends about witches, and one of its Chortens.
Please note: Detour ((1) to (3) and (1) ) - Changes to the terrain since the map was published, depending on the date of publication...
Last updated February 2021.
Between Neuwiller-lès-Saverne and La Petite Pierre
In the Neuwiller-lès-Saverne - Weiterswiller - La Petite Pierre triangle, discover a Buddhist temple, the Grotte d'Amour (Cave of Love), Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle.
Dossenheim - Herrenstein - Hunebourg
This circuit allows you to discover the ruins of Herrenstein Castle, the Hoelzernerbrunnen spring, Hunebourg Castle and the Roches trail before gently descending to the Zinsel valley and encountering the Highlands Catlles
Archaeological route starting from Dossenheim-Sur-Zinsel
A family-friendly hike that allows you to discover remarkable ancient sites.
From Daubenschlag to Saint-Michel Chapel
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.
Circular via Loosthal and Johannisthal starting from Hunebourg Castle
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.
Circuit from Mont Saint-Michel to Warthenberg Castle
A short loop starting from Saint-Jean-Saverne will take you to the ruins of Warthenberg Castle with a superb view of Alsace.
Saverne / Strasbourg circular
A hundred-kilometre circular starting from Saverne, passing along the old Saverne–Romanwiller–Molsheim railway line, then following the Bruche Canal to Strasbourg, before returning via the Marne-Rhine Canal.
Château de Greifenstein and Grotte Saint-Vit from Saverne
Discover the Château de Greifenstein, where two beautiful towers can still be seen.
Visit the Grotte Saint-Vit, a vast natural excavation in sandstone, overlooking a plateau where a magnificent alpine garden has been laid out. An astonishing view of the Château de Hohbarr awaits you!
Discover the Haguenau Forest of Exceptional Beauty®
This cycle route will take you through varied landscapes, between pine and oak trees, to discover some of the riches of the undivided forest of Haguenau. You will walk through the heart of this forest, which was awarded the Forêtd'Exception® label in January 2020, and along the way you can enjoy its lakes and be surprised by its legends and heritage.
Wasenbourg Castle - Col de l'Ungerthal
Hike in the forest of Niederbronn-les-Bains to discover Wasenbourg Castle and then the Col de l'Ungerthal.
Tour du Brotsch starting from Saverne
A pleasant walk with no real difficulty around Haut Barr Castle, almost entirely through forest.
Pass by the Table des Sorcières, the Petit Krappenfels, the Source des Pionniers, the Rocher du Brotsch, the Tour de Brotsch, the Petit and Grand Geroldseck, the Chappe telegraph and the Haut Barr.
Route of the three chapels
This route, marked by the Club Vosgien with a red ring, gives (too) much prominence to carriageways and sections of road, making it ideal for groups. Sometimes very stony, especially in the southern sector of Hohengoeft, it requires good footwear. It offers beautiful panoramic views and is a lovely walk to do in the off-season or when the temperature is not too high, as it is almost exclusively in the open.
From Ramsthal to Mélanie, Breitkopf, Rappenfels, Saint-Vit, Greifenstein
A beautiful, easy circular walk with a few points of interest and beautiful views of the Haut Barr, Grand and Petit Geroldseck castles and the Zorn valley.
Le Grand Wintersberg
Circular hike starting from the Celtic spring with ascent of the Grand Wintersberg, 581 m, the highest point in the Northern Vosges, and return via the Col de la Liese chalet (belonging to the Club Vosgien) and the Heidenkopf shelter.
Le Haut Barr - the Hexentisch - The Brotsch Tower - The Schaeferplatz IBP 47
Haut Barr, Hexentisch, Brotsch Tower, Schaeferplatz: a whole menu for discovering this tiny part of the Vosges.
This easy hike, suitable for the whole family, will delight you with its many viewpoints, such as the Devil's Bridge, the Brotsch Tower, the Huck Rock and many others waiting to be discovered.
What's more, the many picnic spots make this hike even more enjoyable.
Short tour starting from Petite-Pierre
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!
Loop starting from La Petite-Pierre
A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!
Circuit of the 12 springs of Zittersheim
A walk in the Northern Vosges forest around Zittersheim near Petite-Pierre in search of 12 springs.
These are small springs or trickles of water.
The best known is the Source de la Moder.
I couldn't find springs 5 and 8. Either they aren't marked, they've dried up, or I got distracted. Feel free to add waypoints if you find them, if possible.
Route from Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder through the forest
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.
Saverne. From Haut-Barr castle to Brotsch cave
Forest hike with some stunning view points over the foothills of the Vosges. Visit the ruins of three castles: Haut-Barr, the large and small Geroldseck and the Brotsch tower (built in 1897 honouring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Vosges Club in Saverne), and the cave.
Tour of the Tannenwald and Moulin de Champagne starting from Marmoutier
This route starting from Marmoutier takes you on a circular route through the Tannenwald Forest. It is not particularly difficult, with fairly gentle slopes. The hike passes through Moulin de Champagne and Buchberg, among other places.
Ramstein Castle from the start at Baerenthal Pond
A very beautiful and pleasant walk in warm weather as it is mostly shaded. Discover Ramstein Castle, Baerenthal Pond and the lake where the more motivated can take a dip at the end of the walk!
Loop starting from Haegen
Hike starting from Haegen, where you can see beautiful wooden statues (witches, Hansel and Gretel's house, etc.), the Chappe telegraph, Haut-Barr, and some beautiful climbs!
The chapel in Himmolsheim
Most of this route takes place on farm tracks in the middle of fields. You will have views of several surrounding villages: Fessenheim-le-Bas, Kuttolsheim, Quatzenheim and Dossenheim-Kochersberg. You can also see the chapel of Himmolsheim, which was a small hamlet of about ten houses. This 12th-century chapel is also known as the Chapel of Saint Margaret.
Castles, rocks and remains of the Maginot Line in the Northern Vosges
This is a large circular hike starting from Jaegerthal, the birthplace of the De Dietrich family, with its castle, park and the remains of the first forge near the car park. It is a long but peaceful hike, with a succession of small "bumps" and dotted with numerous fortified castles and remarkable rocks. The first part follows the "Sentier de la Ligne Maginot" (Maginot Line Trail) with a succession of bunkers in a surprisingly good state of preservation.
Loop in the Hirschberg quiet zone
A walk in the forest, in a designated quiet area, starting from the Schaeferplatz forest house.
Circuit on the heights of Marlenheim - Wasselonne around Stephansberg
Short loop on the heights of Marlenheim around Stephansberg, passing through Wasselonne.
Views of Marlenheim, Scharrach and Wasselonne.
Passage through Les Roches near Altenberg, where there are opportunities for rock climbing.
Short tour of Marlenberg
Come and discover the vineyards, forest and meadows of Marlenberg.
A pleasant hike in the hills above Marlenheim, the northern gateway to the Alsace Wine Route.
Two castles and peat bogs starting from the Étang de Hanau
A superb hike through the forest, mainly starting from the Étang de Hanau, passing by the Étang de Lieschbach, Falkenstein Castle, Waldeck Castle and the peat bogs.
Ponds, castles, forests and sandstone cliffs starting from Hanau Pond
Magnificent hike on the forest paths around Hanau Pond. Visit the ruins of Falkenstein, Rothenburg and Waldeck Castles, passing by the splendid sandstone arch of Erbsenfelsen.
Mencke Rock and Waterfall, Heidenschloss, Rotfels
Come and discover the improvements made by Otto Mencke at the end of the 19th century on the outskirts of Romanswiller: the small diversion canal from the Ziegbach which feeds a waterfall cascading from a rock. Then climb up to Heidenschloss to enjoy a beautiful view of the Mossig valley and continue on to Rotfels where you will see Wangenbourg Castle through the trees.
Route of caves and ponds in Lemberg
A beautiful, undulating circular hike through the woods, winding between old wash houses, steles, ponds and rocks pierced by caves.
Mossig Valley: Freundeneck, Wangenbourg and Castelberg
This shaded trail takes you to two castles, bucolic spots, steep-sided, musical valleys and a surprising cave.
Here you will find peace and quiet, coolness, the birdsong of nature and pure air.
15/05/2024: Route modified to avoid private property.