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Short walk in Sparsbach
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4.26 mi
+240 ft
-246 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sparsbach (Bas-Rhin)
This walk along paths and forest roads is shaded, very easy and suitable for children. It offers some beautiful rocks and a castle ruin (you have to use your imagination here). This circular route follows much of the same path on the way there and back.
Circular starting from Weiterswiller
6.61 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Weiterswiller (Bas-Rhin)
The walk is mainly on paths and forest roads. Walking time during this reconnaissance walk: 3 hours.
Sparsbach: via Englishberg and Ochsenstall
10.72 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike to stretch your legs. Ideal in early May when nature is waking up. Passes by an impressive rocky outcrop (beautiful view) and caves. Most of the walk is in the shade and the hike follows a river on the last part of the route. Also pleasant in the height of summer.
(updated May 2020)
From Wimmenau to Reipertswiller via Lichtenberg
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.60 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Wimmenau (Bas-Rhin)
We’ll meet up in familiar territory to walk from Wimmenau to Reipertswiller via Lichtenberg.
Circular loop of castles around Neuwiller-lès-Saverne
6.48 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A beautiful hike that passes by Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle. Lots of lovely views. The paths are very clean and well marked.
Lichtenberg Castle from Ingwiller
8.17 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant hike of moderate difficulty, culminating in the magnificent Lichtenberg Castle.
You will walk mainly on paths and through a deciduous forest, enjoying the early spring sunshine but staying in the shade in summer.
The Twelve Apostles Stone from Wingen-Sur-Moder
9.17 mi
+732 ft
-741 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Wingen-sur-Moder (Bas-Rhin)
This hike, tested on 15/01/2022, takes us to the Pierre des Douze Apôtres (Breitenstein), marking the border between Alsace and Moselle. This stone dates back to the time of the Druids and was used for sacrifices before being gradually transformed by Christianisation.The hike follows forest paths through the forests of the Northern Vosges.
Circular route in the Ingwiller–Lichtenberg–Rothbach triangle
10.22 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,729 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ingwiller (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating walk, mostly through woodland and brightened by the abundance of broom. Several points of interest mark this circular route: the botanical and ‘Poets’ trails showcase the forest, the high-perched Château de Lichtenberg offers a striking silhouette, whilst at the other end of the route the large sandstone boulders of the Scheibenberg remind us of the geology of the Northern Vosges.
The GPX track will certainly be very useful.
Route from Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder through the forest
6.70 mi
+390 ft
-381 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Zittersheim (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely little walk in the Northern Vosges forest connecting Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder.
I fell in love with the forests of the Northern Vosges.
Between Neuwiller-lès-Saverne and La Petite Pierre
12.44 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,300 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
In the Neuwiller-lès-Saverne - Weiterswiller - La Petite Pierre triangle, discover a Buddhist temple, the Grotte d'Amour (Cave of Love), Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle.
Walk in the Petite-Pierre Nord National Forest
4.56 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This very hilly walk will take you from Loosthal to the Imsthal inn for a return trip to Petite-Pierre.
Escape to the Petite Pierre Sud State Forest
8.14 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy circular walk in the Petite Pierre National Reserve, following the Loosthal discovery trail and the paths of the Heidekoepfel, Muehlkopf and Geierfelsen, all the way to the Rocher du Bélier.If curiosity prompts you to take a look, you’ll discover a few interesting, little-known spots that catch the eye.
Circular Loosthal route towards Hunebourg and Pfannenfelsen
9.07 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
Starting from the Loosthal forest house, begin this beautiful circular hike through undulating woodland, passing Hunebourg Castle, the Grotte d'Amour, the Rocher de la Guérite, the Gros Chêne, the Col de la Tête du Christ, the Pfannenfels rock formation and the Hammelsberg.
Circular via Loosthal and Johannisthal starting from Hunebourg Castle
5.18 mi
+719 ft
-771 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
This circular, which presents no technical difficulties, will take you through pretty spots dotted with beautiful rocks, notably the Grotte d'Amour. Of reasonable length, it is a pleasant walk to be done in half a day.
Circular route around the Petite-Pierre
12.44 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,178 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A magnificent hike around the Petite-Pierre, suitable for all seasons and presenting no difficulty other than its length. It takes you along part ofthe famousGR® 531, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Vosges mountains from north to south over 393 km; on your return, you’ll walk along the equally renownedGR® 53, which runs from Wissembourg for 167 km to Schirmeck, where it joins theGR® 5.
Circular Winterberg to Birenberg and Insect Trail in La Petite Pierre
6.82 mi
+771 ft
-761 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating walk through the woodland, not particularly difficult, between Rocher Blanc and Rocher du Corbeau, returning via the Chemin des Insectes.
In La Petite Pierre for a stroll along the Loosthal nature trail
8.29 mi
+627 ft
-597 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This route, situated in the Northern Vosges, is a ‘Natura 2000’ site; its circular route includes a four-kilometre nature trail. It is ideal for those who enjoy easy (with little elevation gain) and peaceful walks through woodland. It offers some beautiful views, interesting cliffs and rocks, and ends at the terrace of the inn overlooking the circular Imsthal pond.
The Petite Pierre Sud circular route starting from Imsthal
9.59 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,214 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, undulating circular walk to explore the Fischbaechel ponds and the rocks lining the Gorna path.
Route de découverte de la Petite Pierre
2.52 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
La Petite Pierre is a small village situated in the Northern Vosges. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, its historic centre, known as Staedtel, encapsulates everything a medieval Alsatian town has to offer: a castle, picturesque narrow streets, a medieval atmosphere, and charming houses... This circular walk also takes you to visit the suburb north of the old town, as far as the Napoleonic bench.
Short tour starting from Petite-Pierre
3.60 mi
+709 ft
-725 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
This is an easy, short walk around La Petite-Pierre with a lovely view of the castle from the Rocher Blanc
But be careful, there is a slight incline!
Loop starting from La Petite-Pierre
7.57 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,135 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!
Around La Petite-Pierre
7.50 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
In the magnificent setting of the Northern Vosges, this is a short, easy walk that makes for a very enjoyable day out.
The Bastberg from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel
6.89 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
Discover Griesbach-le-Bastberg, Bastberg hill, home to legends about witches, and one of its Chortens.
Please note: Detour ((1) to (3) and (1) ) - Changes to the terrain since the map was published, depending on the date of publication...
Last updated February 2021.
The Gauxberg starting from Dossenheim-Sur-Zinsel
1.95 mi
+262 ft
-266 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
A family walk combining paths, forest trails and a short stretch through the vineyards.
Along the Southern Zinsel
10.70 mi
+607 ft
-587 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
A pleasant route along the Zinsel Valley, taking you to the hamlet of Oberhof and allowing you to explore the Grotte des Hussards.
Archaeological route starting from Dossenheim-Sur-Zinsel
8.34 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
A family-friendly hike that allows you to discover remarkable ancient sites.
Dossenheim - Herrenstein - Hunebourg
9.06 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel (Bas-Rhin)
This circuit allows you to discover the ruins of Herrenstein Castle, the Hoelzernerbrunnen spring, Hunebourg Castle and the Roches trail before gently descending to the Zinsel valley and encountering the Highlands Catlles
Route around La Petite Pierre via Rocher des Païens and Rocher Blanc
7.65 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Petite-Pierre (Bas-Rhin)
A very pleasant walk, mainly through woodland with some lovely views. Well worth doing in summer when the weather is warm!
Kindsbrunnen shelter and pass, the Stoffel Cross, the Sentier des Bornes trail.
13.73 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,404 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Reipertswiller (Bas-Rhin)
A fairly long hike, as some people like, with no significant elevation gain. It is nice in spring because the vegetation still lets the first rays of sunshine through, but it is accessible in all seasons and has a well-placed shelter for a dry lunch.There are no difficulties on the route except for the length!
From Daubenschlag to Saint-Michel Chapel
9.00 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
A short hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family. It will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and discover the many beliefs of the Saverne region, from prehistory to the present day. You will enjoy magnificent views of the woods and forests of the Northern Vosges, as well as the Alsace plain and the Kochersberg.
Walk around Oberhof
3.36 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Neuwiller-lès-Saverne (Bas-Rhin)
This walk through the woods, on paths or forest roads, apart from a steep climb to the Grotte des Hussards, is easily manageable for families.
From Oberhof to Bonne Fontaine: rock, sculptures and cave
6.70 mi
+876 ft
-853 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Eckartswiller (Bas-Rhin)
A beautiful, undulating walk towards the chapel and spring at Bonne Fontaine, following the route of seven sandstone steles sculpted by Claude Metzmeyer from Saverne. On the way there, you will pass by the Rocher de la Bande Noire and, on the way back, by the Grotte des Amoureux.
Circular to Oberhof via Schiertorfelsen, Graufthal and Weyerstell fountain
7.06 mi
+558 ft
-548 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Eckartswiller (Bas-Rhin)
This circular starting from Oberhof is not particularly difficult and allows you to discover some unusual places, including the cave dwellings of Grauthal and the Schiertorfelsen.