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                 Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 1
                Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 1            
            
         
        
        
                The "Premiungweg" marked trail is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate. Between the Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscapes of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular sections. Here is thefirst 20 km section.            
            
            
    
                 Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein
                Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein            
            
         
        
        
                Discover ruined castles: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnbourg (Palatinate) and remarkable rocks such as the "Krappenfels" and those that line the Sentier des Roches (Rock Trail) and the climb to Wegelnbourg. These places are steeped in history and mystery, and offer some very pretty views.            
            
            
    
                 Lembach and the 3 Castles
                Lembach and the 3 Castles            
            
         
        
        
                A walk made for children.
The walk starts and ends at a superb medieval playground, with a splendid view of the Krappenfels. There are two partially renovated castle ruins and the fully renovated Fleckenstein Castle (entrance fee).            
            
            
    
                 Circuit, rocks and castles around Obersteinbach
                Circuit, rocks and castles around Obersteinbach            
            
         
        
        
                This trail takes you to rocks and castles with magnificent, unobstructed views of the valley and Obersteinbach.
You can visit the Bohemian Rock or "Tziganes", Wasigenstein Castle, Petit Arnsberg Castle and Wachtfels Rock with its breathtaking view.
There is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the hike.
This is a fairly easy hike, but I have rated it as moderately difficult due to its length.            
            
            
    
                 Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 2
                Franco-German trail from castle to castle - Part 2            
            
         
        
        
                The trail marked with the "Premiumweg" label is a meeting point between Alsace and the Palatinate, between
The Northern Vosges and the Wasgau: two of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe thanks to their landscape of endless forests, pink sandstone rocks rising towards the sky and remarkable castle ruins. This 33 km trail was originally divided into two circular loops. Here is the second part, covering 16 km.            
            
            
    
                 Loop of the 5 castles
                Loop of the 5 castles            
            
         
        
        
                This hike in the Northern Vosges will allow you to discover five castles which, although less well known than Fleckenstein, are just as worthy of a visit! Much of the walk takes place on small forest paths, making it very pleasant in hot weather.            
            
            
    
                 Dahn Rock Trail Felsenpfad
                Dahn Rock Trail Felsenpfad            
            
        
                A magnificent hike to discover the rock formations of the Palatinate Forest. You will walk through breathtaking scenery and discover Neudahn Castle, destroyed during the Peasants' War in the 16th century, one of the best-preserved castles in the Palatinate Forest            
            
            
    
                 Castles, rocks and remains of the Maginot Line in the Northern Vosges
                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 around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
                Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick            
            
        
                Short walk from the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.            
            
            
    
                 Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick
                Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick            
            
         
        
        
                A pleasant hike in the Northern Vosges, mainly through deciduous forests, which allows you to discover the Hochwald fortifications and the Ruins of the Hermitage. If you are quiet, you may be lucky enough to spot some deer!            
            
            
    
                 Around Climbronn Chapel
                Around Climbronn Chapel            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely loop in the Northern Vosges that crosses the old fortifications of the Maginot Line and passes by the ruins of an old chapel.            
            
            
    
                 Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle
                Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle            
            
         
        
        
                A short, very natural route to discover a forest in the Northern Vosges. The route passes by the Sept Fontaines farmhouse inn and descends towards Lobsann. The return journey is along a pleasant forest path, offering a special moment in beautiful, peaceful nature. This family route can also be done by mountain bike with a minimum of skill.            
            
            
    
                 From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge
                From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge            
            
         
        
        
                A pleasant hike on the southern flank of the Hochwald, leading from the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Col du Wiep, then to the Soultzerkopf Refuge. Near the refuge, an orientation table allows you to enjoy the landscape towards the plain. This route is ideal for getting back to nature and finding peace and quiet.            
            
            
    
                 Le Grand Wintersberg
                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.            
            
            
     
                 
         
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