Rothau walks

Let's follow the route that prisoners took in all weathers from Rothau station to the Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp. They were not equipped with hiking boots or sticks to climb this mountain.

A circular loop starting from Wildersbach, leading gently up to the ridge-side paths and the Col de la Perheux. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (a few minor challenges)

Route with beautiful views of the Bruche valley and the Trapp quarry (Wisches), which revisits the darkest history of our time, from Schirmeck to Struthof.

Circular walk starting from Neuviller La Roche town hall. A steady climb towards the scree slopes of the Champ du Feu massif, and return via the Col de la Perheux.

Encounter the Mennonites in the Salm region. This community originated from Anabaptists who fled the Zurich region of Switzerland where they were persecuted. Many of them emigrated to the United States and created the Amish movement. Information panels are located along the route.

This walk, which takes place mainly in the forest, is initially idyllic before reaching a site that epitomises the horrors of the Second World War: the Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp, the only Nazi concentration camp on French soil.

A walk around the village of Barembach to enjoy the many views of the village, the Donon and the Hersbach quarry.

This balcony trail offers a pleasant walk to discover the trees and plants of the local flora overlooking the village of Natzwiller and offers beautiful views of the picturesque landscape of the Rothaine valley. A variant along the way gives you the option of a round trip to a important memorial site.

This superb walk in the heart of the Vosges mountains is, in itself, an open-air history book. From Foudray, the route climbs towards Solbach and the legendary Col de la Perheux, reaching the green landscapes around Belmont before descending towards Waldersbach and then Foudray. Its church, with its 13th-century Romanesque bell tower, is now a temple, beside which lies the tomb of Pastor Oberlin.

Loop connecting the various villages in the Chirgoutte valley, which were part of the former seigneury of Ban de la Roche. Circuit on the western slope of the Champ du Feu, alternating between forest, pastures and gorse heathland. Beautiful views of the Donon and Climont mountains.

This hike will take you through Ban-de-la-Roche, a place dear to Pastor Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, who served there for 60 years. The route will take you through magnificent landscapes, past a little-known castle (or what remains of it) and to the highest point in the Bas-Rhin.It is a fairly long hike with a significant elevation gain, classified as difficult, which I completed in about 7 hours of walking.

A beautiful walk with many breathtaking views of the Bruche Valley, the Donon, the Alsace plain and the Struthof memorial. A simple route in terms of length and elevation, with a mix of forest roads and woodland paths.

Hike to the Champ du Feu by climbing up the Serva

With its 38 inhabitants, Blancherupt is the smallest commune in Alsace and has a charm all of its own. Discover this little corner of paradise.

A hike through stubble fields and forests, with superb scenery. Departure from Belmont, with the option of refreshments at Col de la Charbonnière

Champ du Feu is the highest point in the Bas-Rhin at 1,099 m. At the summit, the viewing tower was erected in 1898 by the Club Vosgien. It is the symbol of Champ du Feu. There are many theories about the origin of the name Champ du Feu. It may derive from Vehfeld or ‘cattle field’, a corruption of the name Champ des Fées or Champ du Faîte (the summit), or even the charcoal burners’ fires...

There is a proverb that says that everything small is cute. And it's true. With its 38 inhabitants, Blancherupt is the smallest municipality in Alsace and has a charm all of its own. In the 1990s, an award-winning advertising campaign described the commune as "In Blancherupt, there is nothing... nothing but the essentials", an invitation to discover this little corner of paradise without further delay.

The Marbrière viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the Bruche valley and the Hersbach quarry. This walk takes place entirely in the forest and mainly on wide paths.

A circular walk exploring the ancient geological riches of the Bruche Valley, the Rocher de la Marbrière, which takes its name from a marble deposit once quarried here, then filled in around the 1970s, and which is no longer visible today. Towards the end of the route, a return trip via this lovely, secure promontory offers a view of the Schirmeck Valley as far as Urmatt. It is situated about a hundred metres behind a pleasant shelter of the same name, an ideal spot for a lunch break. Along the route, there are some very beautiful views of the Struthof Memorial, the town of Schirmeck, the Donon, the Hersbach quarry, the villages of Russ and Wisches, as well as the many surrounding peaks.

Le Champ du Feu, one of the highest points in the Bas-Rhin at an altitude of 1,098 m, a winter sports resort ideal for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing, an icon for all generations of Alsatians.This lovely circular route is an extension of the Champ du Feu circular route (hike No. 43137315 of 11 Dec. 2023); the first 5 kilometres are similar to the original route, but the rest changes and extends the circular route by 2 km.Eighty per cent of the route is through woodland, intended for walkers and, in snowy weather, for snowshoe hikers, and mainly follows footpaths and a few forest tracks. It crosses a few marked cross-country ski trails on groomed snow; please walk alongside these so as not to disturb the skiers or damage the trails.Beautiful rocks and trees, with lovely views, can be found throughout this fairly varied route.There is a lovely shelter near the end of the route, with refreshments available in the first third and at the start/finish.

The Champ du Feu is one of the highest points in the Bas-Rhin at an altitude of 1,098 metres. As the only winter sports resort in the Bas-Rhin, the area is ideal for cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing, and is an icon for all generations of Alsatians.This beautiful circular route, 70% of which is in woodland, is designed for walkers and, in snowy weather, for snowshoe hikers. It mainly follows marked trails and a few forest paths on groomed snow.Two striking rock formations, beautiful trees and lovely views can be found throughout this fairly varied route.There is a lovely shelter almost at the end of the route, as well as refreshment facilities at both ends.

A lovely hike of moderate difficulty, alternating between pastures and shaded sections, following in the footsteps of the witchcraft legends of the Ban de la Roche. Inthe 17th century, around fifty alleged witches and warlocks were executed at the Col de la Perheux. Between witches and magical treasures, the place still exudes a unique energy and offers magnificent views of the Donon massif, the Climont and the Chirgoutte valley.

An easy hike to Champ du Feu, the highest peak in the Bas-Rhin at 1,099 metres above sea level, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. Pass by the tower, yurts and stunning viewpoints over Climont and then the Val de Villé.

A short hike with steep climbs, taking you to the Serva Waterfall, directly from the Champ du Feu. The trail runs alongside this pretty waterfall, which originates in the high pastures of the Champ du Feu, at an altitude of 1,000 metres. It then joins the Rothaine, a stream crossing the valley of the same name, 350 metres below, through the forest, until it reaches the Bruche.