Camel Trail and Landsberg Castle

The Camel Trail is part of a lovely circular walk that starts at the Auberge du Moenkalb. Set off to discover boundary stones dating from 1778, which were used to mark out forest plots.
The initials ABGW stand for Amts Barr Gemeine Waldungen.
Take a look at the trees in this diverse forest (fir, hornbeam, elm, chestnut, maple, etc.).
Allow 20 to 30 minutes to visit Landsberg Castle.

Details

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Creation:
11 Aug 2020

Last update:
18 May 2026

Last review:
26 Sep 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.75 mi
Average duration: 2h 25
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 804 ft
Descent: - 810 ft
Highest point: 1,946 ft
Lowest point: 1,322 ft

Country: France
Area: Vosges mountains
City: Barr (67140)
Start/End: N 48.416573° / E 7.431056°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3716ET, 3716ETR, 3717ET
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Description of the walk

Car park at the Auberge du Moenkalb (RD 67140, Barr).

(S/E) Take the tarmac path that winds its way up. You will see Blue Rings and Red Rings on the rocks. At the shooting range (on your right), continue straight ahead.

(1) At the Buchenberg junction, take the middle path (a large green and white sign on the ground indicates a private forest track). Follow the Blue Saltires towards the Émile Muller-Apffel junction.
At the Muller-Apffel junction, head up the path towards the Jadelot Kiosk (Red Cross).
Be careful, it’s a bit of a climb. If you look out, you’ll be able to see Andlau Castle (on the left).
And it’s a climb.

(2) Cross the road, take the path opposite and follow the Red Cross.
After the climb, you’ll find a sign for the “Sentier des Chameaux”. Turn right and follow the Blue Triangles towards Heiligenstein / Moenkalb / Barr.
This is where you’ll find the signposts.

(3) When you reach this crossroads, leave the Sentier des Chameaux and head up to the left, towards Landsberg Castle.
Allow 5 minutes there and 5 minutes back.
Follow the signs for "Entrance" and cross the large square. Head towards the entrance.
Enjoy your visit.

(4) Head back down the same way: follow the Blue Ring markings towards
Rocher Herrade. Cross the path again. Head down the opposite way and follow the Blue Discs.

(3) Back on the Sentier des Chameaux, turn left and follow the Blue Triangles.
More signposts await you. The path will be lined with pine trees.

(5) Go and see Rocher Herrade and return to the path. You will find a sign for the “Geological Trail”.
Follow the Blue Triangle markings.

(6) Follow the Red Rectangle markings to the right and arrive at the small kiosk. Below is a fountain.
Follow the Blue Ring markings towards the Moenkalb Forest House (back on the geological trail). Head down following the Red Rectangles crossed with White. When you reach the meadow, take the path on your right.
The finish (S/E) is on the side of the inn and the Moenkalb pond.

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,329 ft - Auberge du Moenkalb
1 : mi 0.61 - alt. 1,391 ft - Straight ahead
2 : mi 1.29 - alt. 1,722 ft - Cross the road and follow the Red Cross signs
3 : mi 1.92 - alt. 1,706 ft - Return trip to the castle
4 : mi 2.32 - alt. 1,946 ft - Château du Landsberg
5 : mi 2.9 - alt. 1,683 ft - Rocher Herrade, 50 m on the right
6 : mi 3.22 - alt. 1,572 ft - Red Rectangle with a white cross - Kiosque Belle-Vue du Moenkalb
S/E : mi 3.75 - alt. 1,322 ft - Auberge du Moenkalb

Notes

For your information, a Lidl supermarket on Route de Sélestat, 67140 Barr, sells mixed salads for picnics.

Worth a visit

In Gertwiller, you can visit:

The Gingerbread Palace, 144 Route de Strasbourg
The Gingerbread Museum, 110 Rue Principale
The Savonnerie du Piémont, 176 Route de Sélestat

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 36 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5

Route interest
4.6 / 5

User 31273958

26 Sep 2026 at 22:09 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant, relatively easy walk, with a few steeper sections. Good walking boots and walking poles are recommended.
Stunning views and a lovely castle.
I’d recommend stopping off for a tasty, comforting meal at the Auberge de Moenkal.

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User 19104609

25 Aug 2026 at 19:33 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walking route. It’s quite a climb to get to the castle, but it’s well worth the effort. We did this walk with our children, aged 6 and 8, who are used to walking.

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Nine 68

31 Jul 2026 at 17:30 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The GPS makes it easy to find the starting point on Rue du Haessling and follow the route to the forester’s lodge, although the narrow paths do require a bit of care. A short walk through a beautiful forest. The paths are quite dry, which makes certain sections rather slippery, so good walking shoes and a walking stick are very useful. There’s still water at the fountain by the little kiosk. The castle is well worth a visit.

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bernard_dorli

27 Jul 2026 at 10:02 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.
The hardest bit, as other walkers have mentioned, is finding the starting point.
Sat-navs or websites can direct you down tricky streets, or even ones that are closed to traffic.
For my part, starting from Rue Principale in Heiligenstein, I took Rue de Châteaux, then Rue de la Montagne and finally Rue du Haessling, which leads easily to the Auberge du Moenkalb.

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houki71

13 Apr 2026 at 19:19 7200

Good evening,
thank you for all your comments.

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Digital66man

13 Apr 2026 at 08:46 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great outing. Thanks

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User 8820925

16 Jun 2025 at 12:36 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in the forest with the added bonus of visiting Landsberg Castle.

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Younale12345

05 May 2025 at 13:16 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

1 May. Castle Day, exhibitions, entertainment, refreshments at Landsberg.
A great initiative by the organisers, but very crowded on the trails. Good atmosphere.
Very beautiful route, pleasant, shaded, beautiful forest.
Highly recommended.
André Keller

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Younale12345

05 May 2025 at 13:06 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

1 May . Castle Day

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Younale12345

05 May 2025 at 13:01 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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stephwr

03 Mar 2025 at 10:58 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very enjoyable walk.

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coltean

17 Feb 2025 at 10:10 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

nice, very easy walk

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visorandochristine57

07 Oct 2024 at 11:55 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with a wide variety of vegetation.
It's a shame that there are no views of the plain below, which you are overlooking, as large trees block the view in places.
Even at the top of the castle, which is very beautiful, you can only see Andlau Castle

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jeanjacschaeffer

08 Apr 2024 at 09:54 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route, culminating in Landsberg Castle and its panoramic view of the plain and mountains. We stopped for a break at the Petit Kiosque and the fountain. At the end of the walk, we stopped at the inn, where we received a very warm welcome. We had a wonderful day.

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Jocace

04 Mar 2024 at 13:03 3600 • Edited: 04 Mar 2024 at 14:11 3600

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fortunately, we were fairly experienced at navigating, because at times it was a bit confusing and it was easy to get lost despite the directions. There are definitely a few things that could be improved. Otherwise, it was a lovely little walk that allowed us to discover the castle in particular and enjoy a beautiful view. Thank you for that

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