Tour du Brotsch walks

Haut Barr, Hexentisch, Brotsch Tower, Schaeferplatz: a whole menu for discovering this tiny part of the Vosges. This easy hike, suitable for the whole family, will delight you with its many viewpoints, such as the Devil's Bridge, the Brotsch Tower, the Huck Rock and many others waiting to be discovered. What's more, the many picnic spots make this hike even more enjoyable.

A pleasant walk with no real difficulty around Haut Barr Castle, almost entirely through forest. Pass by the Table des Sorcières, the Petit Krappenfels, the Source des Pionniers, the Rocher du Brotsch, the Tour de Brotsch, the Petit and Grand Geroldseck, the Chappe telegraph and the Haut Barr.

This hike starts in the valley and climbs into the forest, passing several viewpoints over the Alsace plain. The Brotsch Tower and three castles are worth visiting if you have time, as is the tower of the old Chappe telegraph. The entire walk takes place in the forest. Beautiful sandstone and puddingstone rocks line the route.

A very beautiful hike, suitable for families, which leads to notable sights while offering beautiful panoramic views.

Climb up to the rocky outcrop where the castles of Haut-Barr and the two Geroldseck castles stand, overlooking the Zorn valley. Then climb up to Brotschberg with its tower, rock and cave. Next, descend towards the Zorn via the Krappenfels rocks and climb up to the Rappenfels to reach the Saint-Vit Cave, the Marienfels and Greifenstein Castle.

The Saverne region, and more specifically the Haut Barr area, towards Brotschberg and Hirschberg, forms a vast network of hiking routes. This suggested route features numerous points of interest (ruined castles, striking rock formations and viewpoints), all set amidst woodland. Take the time to observe the natural surroundings, the surrounding mountains and other geological features, and soak up the atmosphere of these places steeped in history.

Starting from Saverne, the route passes through Stambach, the Hirschberg, the Cuve de Pierre, the Brotsch cave and tower, the Petit and Grand Geroldseck, and the Haut-Barr.

A trail rich in discoveries. Throughout the route, this trail offers numerous remarkable viewpoints as well as points of interest dotted along the way. These elements help to make this day a memorable experience, combining discovery and enjoyment. Each of the sites visited allows you to broaden your knowledge whilst enjoying a leisurely walk, ideal for immersing yourself in the region’s natural and historical heritage. Highlights of this hike: the Wuestenberg Plateau – the castles of Ochsenstein, Petit Geroldseck, Grand Geroldseck, Haut Barr and finally the Brostch Cave and Tower.

A lovely walk between Lutzelbourg station and Saverne station, taking in the castles of Lutzelbourg, Petit and Grand-Geroldseck, and Haut-Barr, an archaeological site with Gallo-Roman ruins, and passing by the Tour du Brotsch.