Walk along the banks of the Fecht from Ingersheim

A short, pleasant family walk, ideal for children, with lovely spots to discover. The River Fecht and its surroundings are both a place to relax and an area rich in biodiversity. Set off on a walk to explore this river which, over time, has helped shape the town’s identity.

From mallards to grey herons, not to mention all sorts of fish, you’re sure to spot plenty of little creatures! You might even catch a glimpse of some beavers!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.84 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 82 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 85 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 715 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 630 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Haut-Rhin (68)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.095754° / E 7.305886°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3718OT, 3718OTR
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the car park at Place du Souvenir Français in Ingersheim, take the path on the left, along the Fecht, to the metal bridge.

(1) Cross this bridge to reach the right bank of the Fecht, then turn left onto a long stretch shaded by the woods. You’ll come to a path; turn left towards a bridge.

(2) Without crossing it, continue along the narrow path that runs alongside the Fecht.

(3) Turn right onto the path which temporarily moves away from the Fecht and joins a road.

(4) Follow this road. At the junction, turn left and cross the Fecht. Continue to the first path on the left.

(5) Take this path, which leads back to the Fecht, and walk alongside a beautiful apple orchard.

(6) At the end of the orchard, turn left and continue along this path until you reach a Fork in the road.

(7) Turn left to walk alongside the Fecht once more.

(8) Keep to the path on the left which runs alongside the Fecht, and walk past the Schafgraben Pond.

(9) Turn right and walk round this children’s playground to reach the bridge over the Fecht.

(10) Take the path on the right, before the bridge, and follow the Fecht. Walk past the metal bridge to reach the Souvenir Français car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 715 ft - Souvenir Français car park - Gare d'Ingersheim-Cité-Sc.
  2. 1 : mi 0.07 - alt. 712 ft - Metal bridge over the - Source de la Fecht
  3. 2 : mi 0.66 - alt. 689 ft - Long path along the Fecht
  4. 3 : mi 1.74 - alt. 650 ft - Junction on the path to the right
  5. 4 : mi 2.52 - alt. 636 ft - Road junction
  6. 5 : mi 3 - alt. 636 ft - Return along the Fecht - Weiss (rivière)
  7. 6 : mi 3.41 - alt. 643 ft - Junction at the end of the apple orchards
  8. 7 : mi 3.88 - alt. 650 ft - Fork
  9. 8 : mi 4.52 - alt. 669 ft - Path on the left along the Fecht
  10. 9 : mi 5.01 - alt. 686 ft - Refreshments and drinks - Étang du Schafgraben
  11. 10 : mi 5.27 - alt. 702 ft - Junction before the bridge
  12. S/E : mi 5.84 - alt. 712 ft - Souvenir Français car park - Gare d'Ingersheim-Cité-Sc.

Notes

There are two places to eat along the walk at (4) and (9).

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