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Le Molkenrain from Thann
Visorando Member
10.92 mi
+3,104 ft
-3,110 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thann (Haut-Rhin)
Le Molkenrain from Thann, via Camp de Turenne and the pyramids, with a superb view from the summit.
Freundstein and Molkenrain
3.86 mi
+866 ft
-850 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Willer-sur-Thur (Haut-Rhin)
Starting from the Route des Crêtes, near the Freundstein farmhouse inn, a magnificent, fairly easy and varied route with numerous viewpoints.
Ostein farmhouse inn from Steinbach
9.16 mi
+3,058 ft
-3,058 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Haut-Rhin
The Ostein farmhouse inn, located along this hike, is a great place to quench your thirst before continuing on to Steimbach. A stop at the Ostein rock offers breathtaking views of the entire valley and the Grand Ballon.
Ostein Farm and Rock, Camp Turenne and Molkenrain from Bitschwiller
10.05 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,549 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bitschwiller-lès-Thann (Haut-Rhin)
Starting from Bitschwiller-lès-Thann, climb to Camp Turenne via the Wickenbaechle path, the Ostein Farm Inn, the Triade shelter and Rocher d’Ostein, then climb to Molkenrain via the Friends of Nature refuge. Return via Camp Turenne, Baerenthal, Camp des Pyramides, Place des Canaris and Roche Albert. This loop walk passes numerous vantage points overlooking the Thur Valley and the surrounding peaks, such as Thanner Hubel and the Grand Ballon, as well as iconic historical sites on theFirst World War front.
The Molkenrain via Rehbrunnel and the Ostein rock
9.41 mi
+2,510 ft
-2,523 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Haut-Rhin
Ascent to the summit of Molkenrain, situated opposite the Grand Ballon and next to the Hartmannswillerkopf, starting from Steinbach and passing through the viewpoints at Rehbrunnel and Rocher d’Ostein, as well as the Pyramides and Turenne camps, then returning via the Molkenrain ridge and the Col d’Herrenfluh,
An accessible hike enjoying pleasant forest paths and high-altitude stubble fields that offer remarkable views and panoramas whilst passing through historic sites.
Camp Turenne, Ostein Rock via the Rangen Cross, Engelbourg from Thann
8.74 mi
+1,900 ft
-1,880 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Thann (Haut-Rhin)
Starting from the Kattenbach car park, a pleasant climb via the Croix du Rangen, through the vineyards, passing through Waldkapelle, Pastetenplatz and the Becherkopf shelter, to Camp Turenne – a historic site – and the Ostein rock, renowned for its views over the Thur Valley and the surrounding peaks. Return via theGR®5, passing Camp des Pyramides, Place des Canaries, the Col de Grumbach and the Ruins of Engelbourg (the Witch’s Eye) overlooking Thann to enjoy the view.
Camp Turenne, Rocher d’Ostein and Roche Albert in a circular route from Thann
10.29 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,159 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Thann (Haut-Rhin)
Start from Thann Kattenbach, climb to Camp Turenne via the Croix du Rangen overlooking the grand cru of the same name. Pass by the Waldkapelle and the Rehbrunnel shelters, near the Wotan Oak and Becherkopf, to the Camp Turenne monument, then a round trip to Rocher Ostein, offering magnificent views over the Thur valley and the neighbouring Vosges peaks. Descent via Camp des Pyramides, Place des Canaris and the Roche Albert viewpoint, followed by the Greenway along the Thur and a climb to Engelbourg (Œil de la Sorcière) to enjoy the view over Thann.