Vitaboucle route 32: Around Osthoffen

A short walk in the sunshine between fields and vineyards around the village of Osthoffen. Some nice views, such as the vineyards of Scharrachbergheim-Irmstett slightly higher up, or Strasbourg cathedral in the distance.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.92 km
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    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 68 m
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    Vertical drop: - 66 m

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    Highest point: 227 m
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    Lowest point: 162 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the stadium car park at the starting point.

(S/E) Head west, with the castle at your back, and follow this path until you come to an intersection with the tennis courts on your right. Turn left and follow the road, which becomes a dirt track after a few metres.

(1) At the junction, a "Vitaboucle" sign indicates that you should turn right. Follow this sign. At the end of this track, turn left and about 100 m before you reach the D30, take the track on your right. After a short right/left, continue on the track parallel to the D30.

(2) When you reach the antenna, be careful as you will have to cross the M225 (D225 on the IGN map). Go straight across and around the few trees on the left. Once you are back on the roadside, turn left and follow the path indicated by the "Vitaboucle" signs through the vineyards. At the corner of a plot with a tree, fork right and join a cross path at the level of a small copse.

(3) Turn right, then straight on to the next junction, turn left and reach the tarmac.

(4) Cross the M718 carefully, making a slight right/left, then go straight on for a long time, following a left-hand path. At the crossroads, turn right/left and reach a new road.

(5) Cross the M118 carefully, making a right/left. Continue along this road until you reach the Muehlbach. Turn right along the Muehlbach to reach a crossroads.

(6) Turn right onto Rue des Prés. Turn left at the first junction and follow this road. At the junction with Rue des Forgerons, turn left onto Rue Principale, then right up the hill.

(7) Turn left into Rue des Seigneurs, then left again into Rue de la Fontaine.

(8) To shorten the journey, you can take the Impasse de la Fontaine directly to the Rue du Château, where you turn right and walk back to the car park.
Alternatively (choice of route), stay on this street, which becomes Rue de l'Église, then walk down to Rue du Château. Turn right, then walk in this direction until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 171 m - Car park/Stadium
  2. 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 175 m - Intersection
  3. 2 : km 2.8 - alt. 222 m - Antenna
  4. 3 : km 3.33 - alt. 214 m - Vineyards
  5. 4 : km 3.92 - alt. 192 m - M718
  6. 5 : km 5.56 - alt. 167 m - M118
  7. 6 : km 6.73 - alt. 166 m - Rue des Prés
  8. 7 : km 7.2 - alt. 182 m - Rue des Seigneurs
  9. 8 : km 7.46 - alt. 178 m - Rue de la Fontaine
  10. S/E : km 7.92 - alt. 171 m - Car park/Stadium

Practical information

This route is one of the Vitaboucle routes, a scheme designed by Strasbourg City Council and the Eurométropole de Strasbourg to make it easier for people to take part in free outdoor physical activity. The markers on this route are brown rectangles with a blue circle containing the number 32. If the markers are missing, please refer to the text description above.
Vitaboucle PDF file: https://www.strasbourg.eu/documents/9764...

? There is a water point between the tennis courts and the children's play area.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
adaym67
adaym67

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A short circuit with no change in altitude, pleasant to do in the early winter sunshine, even if there was the occasional icy wind along the hillsides. At the end, the monotonous country section allowed us to see some roe deer? We tore up a few poles, but fortunately we had the application.

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DE VADDER
DE VADDER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

circuit a little monotonous

could be done with children, but unfortunately there are no breaks along the way, such as benches

avoid in hot weather

well signposted

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Gabrielle-STG
Gabrielle-STG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk along the vineyards. Low gradient. Very good signposting. The walk ends with a tour of the village, where you can admire the beautiful half-timbered houses and Osthoffen castle.

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Lau67
Lau67
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We did this route in foggy weather, so it wasn't very obvious, especially at the very end of the route where we had our doubts because the description didn't seem very clear in the final third compared to the reality of the terrain. Once we had skirted the Bruche (left or right, it's not specified), we stayed to the right without crossing it, which I think was the right thing to do. We had to cross a new road, but there was no sign saying "vitaboucle 32", so we had our doubts... And as we couldn't see very far, we ended up staying on the road to reach our destination.
It's a very nice walk, but it should be avoided in wet weather, as we had muddy shoes. And as it's very clear all the way, I think it's best to avoid doing it in the middle of summer
Thanks in any case, it's an experience we'll be repeating.

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Tenzo and Co
Tenzo and Co

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Nice little walk with no difficulties. Avoid after a spell of rain as there was a lot of mud. Before arriving in Osthoffen, we unfortunately noticed that some shrubs had been cut down for maintenance, but the waste was in the stream, so we wondered if there were any beavers...

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ChristopheM6267
ChristopheM6267

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A good easy 2-hour walk. Perfect for enjoying the winter sunshine as there are few shady areas. Lots of fields with beautiful views of the surrounding area. Thank you

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alma67
alma67
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A nice walk with no difficulties. The section between points 4 and 5 is relatively monotonous, which is a shame. Otherwise, after the start, you are quickly transported into the vineyards with beautiful views of the Scharrach. The way back through the village and past the castle is very pleasant.
Thank you

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