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Rixheim Hills Route
Visorando Member
5.74 mi
+463 ft
-436 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rixheim (Haut-Rhin)
The Rixheim Hills Route crosses the southern part of the town, passing through an urban area, then winds through the countryside and orchards on the heights overlooking the Alsace plain, offering beautiful views of the Hardt Forest, the Black Forest, the Jura, the Vosges, and, on a clear day, the peaks of the Swiss Alps.
The entire route is marked with the Red Ring by the Club-Vosgien.
The heights of Habsheim via Zimmersheim and Eschentzwiller
6.63 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Habsheim (Haut-Rhin)
This hike takes you up to the heights between the villages of Habsheim, Zimmersheim and Eschentzwiller to enjoy beautiful views, with short passages through the charming residential areas of these three villages.
On the heights of Habsheim and Rixheim
2.87 mi
+259 ft
-246 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Habsheim (Haut-Rhin)
La Bellevue de Habsheim, an apiary, donkeys, sheep, goats and cows, a remarkable garden, calvaries, a shelter, the Rixheim school orchard, the reservoirs and relay antenna in Habsheim, numerous viewpoints over the Rhine plain, the Black Forest, the Vosges, the Tour de l'Europe, Habsheim, Rixheim, the Stellantis site, Entremont Park... so much to see on such a short route!
From Riedisheim to Rixheim via the vanished village of Leibersheim
5.88 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Riedisheim (Haut-Rhin)
Between the two villages of Riedisheim and Rixheim lies a third, Leibersheim, which ceased to exist five centuries ago. You will also pass by the cemeteries of these two villages, one of which dates back more than two centuries. Finish by climbing the Fuchsberg hill to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The beautiful view of Habsheim
3.70 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Habsheim (Haut-Rhin)
Leaving Habsheim, discover a panoramic view of the surrounding towns and villages as you climb higher! Finish with a short tour of the centre of Habsheim, then through charming residential areas.
Reservoir and view of the Alps from Zimmersheim
4.20 mi
+377 ft
-354 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Zimmersheim (Haut-Rhin)
Walk from the centre of Zimmersheim up a steep climb towards the Schoofberg, where the reservoir is located. Pass through the Buchwald and Zuhrenberg woods to enjoy views of the Alps in good weather and a bit of cool air. Return via the south of Zimmersheim, across open terrain.
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.
Contemporary art in Mulhouse
2.65 mi
+3 ft
-10 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Set off to discover the contemporary artworks scattered throughout Mulhouse. From the city centre to the Promenade William Wyler, along the Nouveau Bassin, where sculptures and installations interact with the water and trees. In just a few steps, let yourself be guided by iconic creations that reveal the city's daring spirit.
From Haut-Rebberg to Tannenwald, starting from the Belvédère in Mulhouse
6.35 mi
+495 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Enjoy the omnipresent greenery along this route, the forest and views of four mountain ranges.
Old Mulhouse Trail
1.42 mi
+3 ft
-7 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Discover historic Mulhouse with this tourist trail! You will admire the most beautiful buildings in the city centre.In about an hour, you will stroll through the medieval streets, observing the houses that have marked the history of the city...
Street art in Mulhouse
2.10 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Come and discover the works of the many street artists who adorn the city's walls and even... road signs! Clet, C215, Jana & Js are among those who embellish the streets of Mulhouse. Before starting this route,please note that street art is ephemeral, so some of the works may no longer be there when you take your walk. However, we invite you to keep your eyes peeled, as they may well be hidden.
Shaded route in the city of Mulhouse
1.70 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
During a heatwave, we mainly seek shade or cool places. That is why this route was created. Enjoy this peaceful walk, far from the noise. To complete the circular route, return to the city centre.
The banks of the Ill in Mulhouse
4.51 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
This is an undemanding hike, ideal for a Sunday stroll with the family.
This circular runs along the banks of the Ill and allows you to discover the "Japanese Bridge" behind the Mulhouse swimming pool, as well as the "Bois des Philosophes" near the University.
Through the woods of Bruebach
5.52 mi
+427 ft
-433 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Brunstatt (Haut-Rhin)
This route takes you on a walk through Bruebach and its surroundings, mainly through the surrounding woods.
From the banks of the Quatelbach to the Rhône-Rhine Canal
5.83 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Baldersheim (Haut-Rhin)
A route north-east of Mulhouse, along the Quatelbach, then towards the Hardt, passing by the canal and the gravel pits. Classic lowland landscapes with lovely views of the Vosges and the Black Forest. Much of the route follows tarmac cycle paths and routes.
In the woods at Bruebach
5.91 mi
+295 ft
-315 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Bruebach (Haut-Rhin)
The route runs almost entirely through the forest, in the shade of the trees or exposed to the icy wind in winter. You may spot a few roe deer startled by your presence if you keep quiet. The route is straightforward but features numerous fallen trees that you’ll need to go round.
The Way of the Cross on the hillsides of Bruebach
3.97 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bruebach (Haut-Rhin)
A peaceful route offering beautiful views of the villages south of Bruebach, with the city of Basel on the horizon and the entire Alpine range as a backdrop. You’ll frequently be able to admire the German-speaking Swiss Alps straight ahead, with the Eiger and the Jungfrau and their magnificent pyramidal peaks, and at the other end, on the right-hand side, when the weather permits, Mont Blanc.
Circular route around the Eichelberg via the Igetalweg
2.29 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Brunstatt (Haut-Rhin)
The circular route offers a partially shaded section covering around 60 to 70 per cent of the trail, with gentle slopes. It follows the route of the historic Igetalweg (partly paved), which farmers once used to reach their fields with ox-drawn carts thanks to its gentle, even gradient.
Do not use this circular route in strong winds.
On the banks of the Ill and Dollerbaechlein rivers in Kingersheim
4.82 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Kingersheim (Haut-Rhin)
A lovely family walk that allows you to discover the potash villages from a different angle, along the Ill and Dollerbaechlein streams.
Route around Brunstatt
4.51 mi
+394 ft
-384 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Brunstatt (Haut-Rhin)
A walk to discover Brunstatt and its hills, mostly through fields, with beautiful views of the Vosges mountains.
The hills of Schlierbach via the Croix and Deux Chênes trails.
5.60 mi
+289 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Haut-Rhin
A family hike that follows the Sentier des Croix to the Chapelle des Malgré-nous, then climbs the hills to follow the Sentier des Deux Chênes, decorated with wooden sculptures and dotted with educational panels.
Hombourg Castles: the real one, the fake one and the ruin
5.24 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Hombourg (Haut-Rhin)
Set off to discover three castles on this walk around the village of Hombourg. One of them is now in ruins; you’ll have no trouble recognising it, of course. But of the two that are still standing, one is an impostor – can you spot the fake?
The three waterways from Wittenheim to Ruelisheim
7.07 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wittenheim (Haut-Rhin)
Discover the three waterways from Wittenheim to Ruelisheim: the Ill, the Quatelbach and the Dollerbaechlein.
From the Flaxlanden Cave to the Zillisheim Cannon
4.79 mi
+404 ft
-384 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Zillisheim (Haut-Rhin)
Passing through the pretty village of Flaxlanden and its Lourdes Grotto, discover a First World War military site in the hills above Zillisheim. Learn a little about nature with the discovery trails along the route and enjoy the many views that await you along the way!
Discover Richwiller and its industrial past
Local authority4.96 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Richwiller (Haut-Rhin)
The municipality of Richwiller is launching a series of historical discovery trails to help residents learn more about their village.
First loop: "Richwiller, its industrial past" with 18 stops.
Lutterbach Wood Circular Loop
5.19 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pfastatt (Haut-Rhin)
This short forest trail will delight lovers of nature walks! Be careful, however, as the undergrowth is quite sparse. Although entirely in the forest, the trail is regularly exposed to the sun.
The tour of the large cannon in Zillisheim
6.88 mi
+794 ft
-771 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Zillisheim (Haut-Rhin)
A short hike in the foothills of the Jura to discover the renovated Grand Canyon in Zillisheim, passing by the German cemetery from World War I and the Saint-Brice Chapel in Illfurth.
Along the former bed of the Rhine: from the drawbridge to the Ecluse
4.18 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Before the construction of the Canal of Alsace (1928), the Rhine extended its arms east of the Huningue Canal (1806) over a wide area of 1km to 2km. From the Rhone Canal on the North Rhine to the Barre d'Istein on the Old Rhine, along paths and trails often in the protected areas of the "Little Alsatian Camargue.", you'll discover numerous natural and industrial sites related to the history of the Rhine.
Begin with a stroll between the drawbridge of Kembs (1831) and l'Ecluse Le Corbusier (1961).
The Hardt Forest
6.31 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sierentz (Haut-Rhin)
A pleasant, uneventful walk that starts in Sierentz and passes through fields and the Hardt Forest. The route is mostly on flat ground, part of which consists of tarmac paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
Around Rantzwiller
5.35 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rantzwiller (Haut-Rhin)
Rantzwiller, a small village in the Sundgau region, is a lovely place to live. The area around the village, particularly the hamlet of Heilhof, is well worth exploring and offers some lovely views.
Walk along the old bed of the Rhine: from Pont-levis to Ferme du Moulin
2.77 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Between the marina and the Ferme du Moulin, this unpretentious little walk allows you to enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Canal de Huningue, the Grand Canal d'Alsace and the Augraben, which still feature a few oxbow lakes and ponds, natural remnants of the old bed of the Rhine.
Cambete route
5.48 mi
+49 ft
-46 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
A circular route that mainly follows cycle paths. The route, running alongside the water, allows you to discover the local flora, fauna, history and industry between Kembs-Loechlé and Kembs
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.
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.
Along the canals south of Kembs
5.48 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Walk from the car park near the turbine roundabout in Kembs, towards Rosenau Sud along the Rosenau Stream, through Rosenau to the Huningue Canal, then back to the starting point along the towpath.
Around Luemschwiller - Illfurth
6.19 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Luemschwiller (Haut-Rhin)
Here, you can easily travel through the centuries, from the Britzgyberg oppidum to the German military cemetery in Illfurth. However, as you cross the vast Altenberg massif and the unspoilt village of Luemschwiller, you might think for a moment that you have managed to suspend time.
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.