On the heights of Albé

A circular walk from Triembach-Au-Val, taking us to the heights of Albé and its vineyards.
Superb views of the village of Albé from both sides.
Return via Villé and Bassemberg along the Giessen river.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 472 m
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    Descent: - 472 m

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    Highest point: 453 m
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    Lowest point: 254 m

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Description of the walk

Start in front of the town hall in Triembach-au-Val.

(S/E) Take Rue du Scheibenberg, with the town hall on your right and the pharmacy on your left. At the next crossroads, turn right onto Rue Saint-Gilles, then continue along Rue du Silberberg.

(1) At a bend, leave Rue du Silberberg between numbers 18 and 20 to take a path and leave the village (path parallel to the departmental road). Continue straight ahead.

Yellow triangle markings

Join a tarmac road and follow it to the left towards Le Sauloch. Further on, ignore two forest paths on the left.

(2) At the next crossroads with a wooden bench, take the path on the left towards Albéville (ignore the path on the right towards the memorial).
Continue straight ahead, following the markings until you reach the Albéville "holiday village". Head towards the football pitch.

Red Triangle Markings

Pass in front of the clubhouse and go around the football pitch on the left to reach a downhill path.

(3) Further down, turn right to pass in front of a chalet (leave the red triangle markings).
Turn left onto the path along the airstrip (Red Cross + markings)

"Pressoir" logo markings

(4) At the end of the runway, continue straight ahead (ignore the road leading down to Albé and ignore the path leading sharply to the left). You will then take the Albé heritage trail on the theme of mountain vineyards with information panels, following specific markings representing a wine press.
There are two successive three-way junctions: at the first, stay on the right-hand path and at the second, stay on the left-hand path.
At the top of the path, turn right and continue to follow the vineyard path.

(5) After an information panel with a view of the village of Albé, continue downhill for a few metres, then take the path veering sharply to the left. Pass the bend turning right towards the village.
Further on, stay on the main path, and after a fairly steep descent, turn left (blue disc signpost) to reach the village via Rue de la Fontaine (the sign is only at the bottom of the street).
Cross the main street and go up the opposite side, passing in front of the town hall and the museum.

No markings

Continue straight ahead, to the right of the church and cemetery. Ignore a path on the left, then turn immediately right.
Pass a stone bench, then turn left onto a concrete path.

Continue straight ahead uphill (ignore a path on the left, then one on the right, then another on the left).
The path turns right, then veer left above the vineyards to reach the Sohlkreuz Cross.

Red-white-red rectangular markings

(6) Before the cross, ignore the path on the right leading to Col de Bellevue + Hohwald with the same markings.
Continue for a few metres, then turn right (ignore another path continuing straight ahead)

Further on, turn left towards Villé (ignore the path marked with a red signpost towards Breitenbach).
At a three-way junction, keep left.
Further on, stay on the path (ignore the green disc marked trail towards Saint-Martin).

(7) At the next crossroads (elevation 408 on the IGN map), first turn left then right and stay on the marked path (ignore a path on the right, a path opposite and the new path descending to the left)

When you leave the forest, turn right and head downhill along the vineyards.

(8) After the vineyards, continue straight ahead for a few metres, then turn left to return to the forest.
Cross a road with an electrical transformer and continue downhill along a grassy path.

No markings

(9) Arrive in Villé (crossroads with the Caisse d'Épargne opposite).
Continue along Rue Louis Pasteur (D39 towards Bassemberg).
Cross the Giessen river and, at the Crédit Mutuel bank, turn right onto Rue du Veilleur, along the river.
Go down a narrow street (Wachter Gassel) and continue along a concrete wall decorated with coats of arms.
Pass in front of a lodge (blue building with wooden cladding) and go up the tarmac path to the school car park.
Cross the car park to the buses, then take Rue Beau Site.

Blue signpost

(10) Before reaching the departmental road, take an uphill street, then the path on the left that leads into the forest.

(11) At a crossroads, turn left downhill towards Villé. Arrive in Bassemberg via Rue des Vignes.

(12) First turn right then left to cross a footbridge, then cross the departmental road to take Rue Rutel opposite.

Cycle path

(13) Pass in front of the new town hall and take the cycle path that runs alongside the campsite, then the Giessen and an old weaving mill.
When you reach a road, first turn left then right to continue on the cycle path past the retirement home.
At the next road, first turn right then left and continue to follow the path along the Giessen.

(14) Turn left to pass in front of the fishing pond. When you reach Villé, turn right onto Rue de l'Abattoir.
Turn right onto a pontoon, then turn right again to reach Place de la Gare, passing in front of the sports shop.

Red triangle markings

(15) Take Rue du Soleil opposite. At the three-way junction, keep right towards Triembach.

(16) After a house with a curved roof, follow the path on the right that leads back to Triembach-au-Val via Rue des Guerriers. Walk down this street to the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Triembach-au-Val Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 276 m - Between nos. 18 and 20 Rue du Silberberg
  3. 2 : km 1.72 - alt. 334 m - Wooden bench - fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 2.97 - alt. 376 m - Fork towards the chalet and airstrip
  5. 4 : km 3.42 - alt. 360 m - End of the airstrip
  6. 5 : km 4.52 - alt. 386 m - Blue disc towards Albé
  7. 6 : km 6.87 - alt. 445 m - Sohlkreuz Cross
  8. 7 : km 7.53 - alt. 408 m - 5-way crossroads
  9. 8 : km 8.43 - alt. 348 m - End of the vineyards
  10. 9 : km 9.23 - alt. 265 m - Villé - Caisse d'Épargne
  11. 10 : km 10.29 - alt. 284 m - Rue Beau Site - Promenade de la Honel
  12. 11 : km 10.98 - alt. 334 m - Crossroads towards Villé and Bassemberg
  13. 12 : km 11.62 - alt. 281 m - Turn left/right to cross a pontoon bridge. - Giessen (rivière)
  14. 13 : km 11.79 - alt. 281 m - Bassemberg Town Hall - cycle path
  15. 14 : km 13.6 - alt. 263 m - Fishing lake - Villé
  16. 15 : km 14.23 - alt. 263 m - Rue du Soleil
  17. 16 : km 14.67 - alt. 293 m - Path to Triembach
  18. S/E : km 15.67 - alt. 254 m - Triembach-au-Val Town Hall

Notes

No shelter, but passes through Albé, Villé and Bassemberg.
Nice picnic area at the Sohlkreuz Cross.

Alternative: you can shorten the hike by going directly to points (9) and (14).

Worth a visit

During the hike:

  • Albéville airfield, model aircraft flying.
  • Albé heritage trail "mountain vineyard", discovering the history of mountain vineyards.
  • Village of Albé with its typical half-timbered houses and Vosges-style houses.
  • Nature trail along the Giessen river.
  • Villé heritage trail "Au fil de l'eau" (Along the water), explaining the history of the textile heritage in the valley.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
ecm2
ecm2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, done on Thursday under a beautiful sun.
Beautiful views, the fruit trees are all in bloom. However, as it is currently often exposed in the vineyards, it can get quite hot in summer. The last part along the river was very pleasant.
I will do it again in autumn, when the colours should be very beautiful too.
Thank you

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alsaco2
alsaco2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circular, like all of the routes published by Gros Mollets, I'm sure I'm repeating myself.
Our group of Branquignols, "Famous epicurean hikers from Alsace", some of whom live in the area, have discovered paths and viewpoints that had previously escaped them.
Among other things, the magnificent panoramic view of the vineyards above Albé is worth mentioning... it's like a postcard, only better. Thank you to the author.

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Zeb Myr
Zeb Myr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in this beautiful valley. Not many people out on this Whit Monday

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gizmo
gizmo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant walk through vineyards, fields and forests; best avoided in hot weather. Comment on point 5: "after an information sign" is insufficient information as there are several information signs... it would be necessary to specify which one by saying, for example, what is on this sign. in fact, we took a wrong turn and ended up at the Schilkreuz cross via a different route. It is also a shame that the vineyards are fenced off at this point, as the route continues beyond the fence. This means you have to open and close the gate, especially if you want to use the bench in front of the cross for a picnic
The villages we passed through allowed us to admire some very pretty houses and churches

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ZADIG
ZADIG

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk in glorious sunshine
no major difficulties
however, at point 10, it should be indicated to take the Honel path (yellow signpost)

see you soon

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grosmollets
grosmollets

Delighted to have shown you this corner of the valley

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Nature57
Nature57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2021
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 that allows you to discover the mountain vineyards of the Villé Valley. The author's precise route description is also worth mentioning, particularly when passing through the beautiful villages of Albé, Bassemberg and the town of Villé. The last part of the walk along the Giessen River is also very enjoyable! Thank you for this wonderful day of discovery.

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ligneverte
ligneverte

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route with magnificent scenery, passing through woodland and meadows – an excellent day out.

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BACHOUS67
BACHOUS67

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We really enjoyed this route with its beautiful views.

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Lothain
Lothain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant route combining woods, vineyards, towns and villages... The trail version is quite challenging... Best done in dry weather

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Martine Déodatie
Martine Déodatie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Exploring Albé at this time of year is magnificent: forests, meadows and golden vineyards, a veritable festival of colours. A beautiful and easy walk. I modified the route to shorten it from Villé to Villé (2½ hours)

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grosmollets
grosmollets

Hike redone on 29/09/2019.
I gave the description to someone who was unfamiliar with the area for an outside opinion...
A few clarifications were therefore made.
We also noticed that wide paths had been created to access new vineyards.
The vineyards near the Sohlkreuz cross have been completely fenced off (probably to keep out wild boars), so I modified the route slightly, as it is no longer possible to pass through.
All the best.

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yadv88
yadv88

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful hike, just had a little trouble finding the cross, which you had to look for by sight, perhaps because the vines were tall...

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randonnée alsacienne
randonnée alsacienne

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Signage not always clear
muddy path if wet due to removal of tree trunks

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Raviole
Raviole

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant spring hike with Haut-Koenigsbourg castle accompanying us through the landscape

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