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Soultz-sous-Forêts walks
The Maginot Line and Fort Schoenenbourg in Hunspach
Visorando Member
5.74 mi
+233 ft
-203 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hunspach (Bas-Rhin)
This magnificent route allows hikers to discover Hunspach, ranked among the "most beautiful villages in France", and the Maginot Line with the Fort de Schoenenbourg.
Around Climbronn Chapel
8.44 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 55
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely circular walk in the Northern Vosges that crosses the old Maginot Line fortifications and passes by the ruins of an old chapel.
⚠️ 02/07/2026: Change to the starting point at the Chemin des Cîmes car park.
Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle
4.40 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
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.
Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick
9.24 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,663 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant walk in the Northern Vosges, mainly through deciduous woodland, offering the chance to explore the Hochwald fortifications and the Ruins of the Hermitage. If you keep quiet, you might be lucky enough to spot some roe deer!
08/07/2026: Starting point changed.
Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
7.83 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,201 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach (Bas-Rhin)
A short walk along the Chemin des Cimes to the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.
6 July 2026. Description updated. There are no signposts on certain sections of the route, although they are shown on the map, as the Club Vosgien is currently updating the signposting.
From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge
5.95 mi
+879 ft
-873 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lampertsloch (Bas-Rhin)
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.
Col du Pigeonnier and Rott from Cleebourg
8.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cleebourg (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike through forests with wide paths, viewpoints and a passage through vineyards with a beautiful panorama. In spring, you can enjoy the blossoms on the fruit trees!
Surbourg Collegiate Church from Biblisheim
7.45 mi
+105 ft
-112 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Biblisheim (Bas-Rhin)
Circular route through fields and woodland to visit Surbourg Collegiate Church, listed as a Historic Monument since 1874.
Wine and tree-growing circular on the heights of Cleebourg
6.93 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Oberhoffen-lès-Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
Hike along paved paths and trails through vineyards and orchards in the hills above Cleebourg. This route is ideal after heavy rain as the paths are clean and passable. The walk starts near the school in Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg. Halfway along the route, after about two hours' walking, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Cleebourg restaurant, visit the cellars and taste the different grape varieties. You will be overlooking the villages of Cleebourg, Rott and Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg with superb views.
From the Col du Pigeonnier to the Chemin des Cimes
7.22 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely walk that takes you from the Club Vosgien de Wissembourg car park to the Chemin des Cimes in Drachenbronn, passing close to the anti-tank ditches and following the path marked by boundary stones bearing the coats of arms of the communes of Climbach and Cleebourg. The only difficulty is crossing the ditch at point (7).
Pottery Trail in the Haguenau Forest
Tourist office
20.41 mi
+108 ft
-98 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the wetlands of the undivided forest. You will cross the meandering streams of the Eberbach, Halbmuelbach and Sauer, observe birds at the Brunnwald bird observatory and walk in the footsteps of potters in Betschdorf and Soufflenheim.
Schierlach Route
4.53 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This route invites you to (re)discover the undivided forest throughout the seasons: enjoy a variety of flora all year round, among landscapes that vary between deciduous and coniferous trees, in the heart of young and older stands.
Haguenau Forest Discovery Trail
1.77 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Discover the exceptional riches of the Haguenau forest. Learn how its environment is preserved, particularly since the storm of 26 December 1999 which devastated 40% of the forest, thanks to various information panels along the trail.
The Heart Trail in the Haguenau Forest
3.68 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Combine sport, well-being, conviviality and discovery of nature in the Forêtd’Exception® ( Exceptional Forest) on this trail dedicated to Nordic walking. You will walk through different stands of deciduous and coniferous trees, offering you a complete change of scenery near the Gros-Chêne site.
Trail for people with reduced mobility, in the Haguenau Forest
0.91 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Discover the undivided forest on this short route near Gros-Chêne, accessible to all and ideal for people with reduced mobility and pushchairs.
Gros Chêne circular in the Haguenau Forest
5.85 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
To explore the area around the Gros Chêne site in the Haguenau Forest, with a few points of interest
The Blumengarten route
6.36 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Discover some of the remarkable trees in the undivided forest. Unique in terms of their size, age, history, originality and shape, they are part of the natural and cultural heritage of the Haguenau Forest, to which they give its identity.
Route in the Haguenau Forest
6.00 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant route through the Haguenau Forest with no difficulty at all.
Around Lembach
17.26 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,585 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Lembach (Bas-Rhin)
This is a hike that takes place entirely in the forest on paths and trails. At the start, for 2½ hours, you’ll be walking along little-known and very quiet paths. A route with quite a bit of elevation gain and varied scenery.
Between Rott and the Lauter
8.24 mi
+892 ft
-906 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely walk through the Cleebourg vineyards and the old town of Wissembourg.
Wissembourg Forest House on the Stiefelsberg
6.41 mi
+791 ft
-774 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A route featuring numerous narrow paths that wind around the Col du Pigeonnier to the Col du Stiefelsberg, offering views over the Rhine plain, and back via the Chemin des Bornes, which passes through the Luchsenkopf and the Eslsberg.
Tour of the Scherhol from Wissembourg
9.33 mi
+1,470 ft
-1,460 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
A magnificent route where hikers will follow a path that was iconic for the people of Wissembourg in the early 20th century to reach the old Scherhol Tower. Return by descending the slope towards the Lauter Valley and a visit to the town of Wissembourg.
Wissembourg - Obersteinbach
Tourism professional
18.06 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,654 ft
10h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin)
The first stage of the account of a north-south crossing of the Vosges, from Wissembourg to the Ballon d’Alsace, with Passion Vosges, the magazine dedicated to hiking. This stage is recounted by Franck Buchy in Passion Vosges.
In the Haguenau Forest, from Hundshof to Forlenweg
9.85 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
This is the largest undivided forest in France. It boasts the diversity of an ‘exception’ forest – a label awarded by the ONF to around fifteen forests in France – with a varied flora. It is teeming with mushrooms in season.
There is a small nature reserve along this route.
The Haguenau-Eschbach Grand Tour
9.78 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Haguenau (Bas-Rhin)
Historical heritage meets natural heritage on this route to the north-west of the undivided forest, which will take you through pine forests and deciduous woodlands, across fields and through the charming village of Eschbach, which runs along the edge of the forest.