A circular starting from Roderen, Maria auf dem Rain chapel

A beautiful hike through forests and fields with, depending on the weather, a beautiful view of the Alps as a bonus.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 364 m
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    Descent: - 355 m

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    Highest point: 743 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 373 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the Maria auf dem Rain chapel.

(S/E) Opposite the chapel, turn left to go down Rue de la Chapelle (blue round sign) and then Rue de Rammersmatt. Turn left and then right into Rue des Charmes (marked with a yellow triangle). At the end of the street, take the path that goes up to Weierle (blue cross) and then the path splits. Turn right uphill and, after passing through a wooden gate, take the path on the left. This path climbs and leads to the Roderen water reservoir.

(1) Turn right towards the forest in the direction of Teufelsgrund, following the red cross markings in the forest. Be careful to take the path on the left, which will take you to the Rammersmatt road, where there are a few tables and benches.

(2) Cross the road and climb up opposite to reach the Teufelsgrund pass, still following the Red Cross markings.

(3) At the pass, leave the Red Cross markings and follow the Blue Cross markings to Weierlé, where you will reach the Baumann shelter.

(4) Continue along the Stolperfad trail marked with yellow crosses. Pass by the wild boar ponds, continue along this path through the forest at the next intersection and you will reach the wooden Virgin of the Woodcutters.

(5) Take the wide path marked with a yellow triangle on the left, which leads to the Hochburg shelter.

(6) Continue gently downhill through the forest towards Rammersmatt. You will reach a place called Spannplatz.

(7) Quick left/right turn, then the path splits. Take the right-hand path towards Thann and Rammersmatt. The markings change to a yellow triangle and a red-white-red rectangle. Continue along this wide path, passing the Rammersmatt water reservoir. Cross the D36 road, pass the farm and you will arrive at the sign for the botanical trail. Continue to the junction with an unmarked path, where you will find a shelter for animals.

(8) Stay on the left-hand path which descends through fields, then continue along the path through the small wood, passing under the high-voltage line and making a final descent into the wood before arriving at the starting car park, the Maria auf dem Rain Chapel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 400 m - Parking at Maria auf dem Rain Chapel
  2. 1 : km 0.89 - alt. 428 m - Reservoir
  3. 2 : km 2.08 - alt. 471 m - Route D36 with tables and benches
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 610 m - Col du Teufelsgrund (609m)
  5. 4 : km 4.22 - alt. 710 m - Baumann shelter
  6. 5 : km 5.2 - alt. 741 m - Virgin of the woodcutters
  7. 6 : km 5.69 - alt. 709 m - Chalet du Hochburg
  8. 7 : km 6.89 - alt. 568 m - Spannplatz
  9. 8 : km 7.92 - alt. 501 m - Animal shelter, path on the left
  10. S/E : km 9.23 - alt. 401 m - Parking at Maria auf dem Rain Chapel

Notes

We set off from the Maria Chapel in Roderen. If there are no spaces available, you can park next to the church.
To resume my itinerary: after the church, go up the main street and turn right onto Rue Rammersmatt until the end, following the river, then turn right onto Rue des Charmes (Yellow Triangle).
two shelters along the route: Baumann aux Weierlé and Hochburg.
There is a restaurant in Rammersmatt.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Lameijegr
Lameijegr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route in the foothills of the southern Vosges mountains in Haut-Rhin.
It's enjoyable because it passes by two well-equipped and well-located shelters, including the Hochburg shelter, which offers exceptional views of the Jura, Mulhouse and the Alps (on a clear day).
The trails and paths are not particularly difficult, even for inexperienced hikers. The distance of less than 10 km also makes it accessible to a wide audience.

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Hibiscus
Hibiscus

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route that only takes a morning or an afternoon. Great when you don't have time for a full day out!😉
Most of the trails are shaded, which is nice when the sun is beating down.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There's just one big climb towards the Hundsruck Pass, but everyone can go at their own pace😊

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Stepko
Stepko

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, well signposted and accurate description
It took us 2 hours and 50 minutes, but we walk fast

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Charry
Charry

Good evening,
Could you please clarify the changes to the signage, as last year there were also changes to the signage, but on the final part of the hike.
Kind regards
Charry

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gui09
gui09
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, with minor changes to the signage at the start of the route, but nothing serious with the map. The rest areas with shelters are great, and the views are magnificent in springtime. A must-see...

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Roussette72
Roussette72

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Given the differing opinions, I took an interest in the route before the hike by viewing it on a TOPO map. The group I hiked with parked in the church car park, which was more suitable than the area around the chapel.

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I did it once in the recommended direction, and this time in the opposite direction: I can confirm that it's uphill in both cases. Quite a few people were sheltering at Hoschburg, but the school holidays and 15°C temperatures explain the crowds. No problems with the description, although it's perhaps a little more complicated when taken in the opposite direction...

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Charry
Charry

Hello Popinou,

I'll do it again. Could the Vosges club have changed the signs?
You went down Rue de la Chapelle and then took Rue des Charmes before heading up towards the forest.
Best regards
Charry

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POPINOU
POPINOU

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Be careful at the start, as the signs shown are not the ones that appear on the route.

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe
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It wasn't a problem for us, as we always have an IGN map to hand and we immediately spotted the meeting point for the route. At the summit, we were able to make the most of the numerous tables and benches before the rain started. We really appreciated the chalet, as the storm was in full swing at that altitude! Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful experience with us

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Charry
Charry

hello Maminouxe
The path you missed must be at an altitude of 548 on the map. You should have continued on the path to the left, but you must have reached the top of Teufelsgrund.
The two chalets are often occupied. I hope the storm wasn't too bad for you.
Best regards
Charry

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Maminouxe
Maminouxe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful circular without too much difficulty, except perhaps between points 2 and 4, which is quite a climb. Between points 2 and 3, we lost our way but managed to find it again. Caught in a storm, we found shelter just in time at the Hochburg chalet, where we were not the only ones...

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Charry
Charry

Thank you, you are quite right to enjoy this beautiful weather.
How reliable is the route? Have there been any changes to the markings? If so, please let me know.
Have a great hike!
Charry

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RafRuns
RafRuns

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike that we extended via the Hundsruck Pass (+2.2km and +100m elevation gain), almost entirely through woodland. Two open chalets provide shelter or a place to stop for a snack or meal.
Thanks to the author!

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Charry
Charry

Hello roro68
It's a shame you got off to a bad start.
I clarified in the description that when facing the chapel, you need to go down the street on the left towards the village (blue circle) on the Visorando map.
This is a walk worth repeating in autumn when the colours are different.
see you soon
Charry

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