Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl walks

Loop on the southern slope of the Kaiserstuhl towards Liliental and its majestic trees.Can be extended to go around Liliental or climb Totenkopf, the highest point of the Kaiserstuhl.The circuit alternates between vineyards, viewpoints, forest and Liliental pastures.

Circular with two climbs from Oberrotweil, passing by the Katharinenkapelle and the Totenkopf Tower.Visorando app recommended

Through remarkable beech forests, climb to the summit of the Kaiserstuhl to enjoy a splendid view of the Vosges and the Black Forest. Descend towards Lenzenberg, then through the vineyard to reach the remarkable Liliental arboretum.

A lovely walk with a short section through the forest. Most of the route takes you through terraced vineyards and meadows, with magnificent views of the Kaiserstuhl. Bonus: two restaurants along the route, one at the start (Zur Lilie) and the other at km 8 (Rathaus Lenzenberg), which is well worth a visit: lovely terrace and views over the plain, the Black Forest and the Vosges.

This nice circular walk mostly goes through woodlands and vineyards. Along the way, enjoy many views, including one at the top of a nice little tower. During the spring season, it's a nice spot for wild garlic.

Walk in the heart of the Kaiserstuhl. Small car park at the starting point. Walk with a few climbs through the vineyards, then after passing a pass, follow the ridge along a small forest before crossing it to come across a vineyard and its remarkable Mediterranean garden. Tasting possible. Return to the car park passing under the palm trees!

This is an easy hike, best avoided in hot weather. The route passes through the many orchards around Sasbach, then the vineyards near Leiselheim and the giant chair (Stuhl) that marks a vineyard cru. The path mostly follows the yellow diamond markers.

This route follows cycle paths, tracks and trails, alternating between sections through woodland, along rivers and canals, and through countryside. Several places to stop and have a picnic along the route.

A stroll along the fortifications built by Vauban, a tour of the surrounding countryside, return via the Vauban Canal, a tour of the fishing ponds and return to the town via the fortifications.

Although located along the Rhine and close to Fessenheim, the villages of Balgau and Nambsheim are anything but industrial. Between farms and housing estates with their carefully tended gardens, you can sense a little bit of Sundgau, nestled between the Vosges and the Black Forest.

Freiburg im Breisgau, a university town in south-west Germany, is known for its mild climate and its historic old town. The town lies on the edge of the Black Forest and, with its narrow streets, the typical ‘Bächle’ water channels and the Gothic cathedral, offers a blend of tradition and modernity. A particular highlight is the nearby Schauinsland, which rises to a height of 1,284 metres.

The Illwald is France’s largest voluntary nature reserve. Covering 2,000 hectares, this area consists mainly of vast meadows, forests and rivers. Water shapes these environments, whilst the flora and fauna enhance them. The forest is home to some 110 plant species and 210 types of fungi. However, the Illwald owes its fame in particular to the fallow deer, introduced in 1854. The population currently numbers over 300 individuals. Take a short detour to visit the medieval village of Guémar. A section appears to be off-limits to cyclists; please check the signs

Your tour starts at Freiburg Cathedral. Freiburg im Breisgau is known for its old town, the impressive cathedral and its proximity to the Black Forest. A particular highlight is the Schlossberg, a wooded hill rising behind the old town. From there, you can enjoy a wonderful view over Freiburg and the Rhine Valley. The Schlossberg is a popular destination with various hiking trails and the historic remains of an old 17th-century fortress.

This hike combines sightseeing in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau with forest trails in the hills above the city, offering beautiful panoramic views.It starts at an altitude of 270 m and climbs to 800 m at the Kybfelsen Pass before descending back into the city and then to the car park on the outskirts of Merzhausen.It is suitable for experienced walkers, presenting no particular difficulty, with well-maintained and generally straight paths.

A lovely circular route around the small village of Bollschweil, alternating between wide forest tracks and narrow paths. At times you’ll be walking through sheltered woodland, at others enjoying sweeping views along meadow paths.

In the Ried region of Alsace, the landscape is made up of numerous wet meadows. Throughout your walk, you will find information boards explaining the history of the Ried. Trail not accessible in case of flooding.

This is a lovely walk in the plains of the river Ill, which will let you to escape for two hours from the bustle of this area popular with tourists. In summer you'll be nice and cool, thanks to the many streams and towering trees.

Freiburg's local mountain is a legendary route that makes the hearts of racing cyclists beat faster.

Hiking trail from Sélestat station, easily accessible from many towns in Alsace, to Ribeauvillé, from where you can return to Sélestat station by bus. The route offers magnificent views of the Vosges mountains from the outskirts of Sélestat, with Kintzheim Castle and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle on your left, the village of Châtenois opposite you, and Ramstein and Ortenbourg castles above Scherwiller on your right. You will pass through part of Châtenois before tackling the climb to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a major tourist attraction in Alsace. You will finally end your journey in the middle of the vineyards, between Bergheim, a charming fortified village in the foothills of the Vosges, and Ribeauvillé, your destination.

Cross beautiful pastures leading to the Gerstenhalm Pass and then on to Eduardshöhe for remarkable views of Horben before a short stop at the Giesshübel inn and its panoramic terrace. Return to St Ulrich, first along the ridges with views of the Belchen, then through the forest via the Kohlerhof inn.

The marked circular hiking trail (yellow diamond) runs alongside the St. Ulrich Circular Trail (yellow diamond and town coat of arms) from the Berglusthaus in a south-westerly direction through a charming meadow landscape, offering magnificent views of Geiersnest and the Upper Rhine Plain. Along the way, terraced steps and stone walls at the edge of the forest can be seen, indicating former agricultural use.It is also worth taking a look back at the beautifully situated Berglusthaus and the impressive landscape around the Hohbühl. Further downhill, the route alternates between woodland and grassland. From a crossroads at the edge of the forest, we enjoy another view of the meadows and scattered farmsteads of Geiersnest, before the stony path winds its way into the dense forest.

The 8 km circular trail was inaugurated in 2013 and leads to the most beautiful vantage points in St. Ulrich.It also offers an insight into the mountainous landscape, characterised by scattered farmsteads, with an impressive alternation of wide open grasslands and multi-layered forests. Furthermore, there are various places to stop for refreshments and rest areas along the trail. The St. Ulrich Circular Trail actually begins in the village centre at the signpost “St. Ulrich Rössle” (571 m). However, we join the route at the Berglusthaus and return here as well.

This route forms the first part of the fifth stage of a 7-day tour on the Alsatian side of the Vosges. The route follows mainly forest tracks in good condition. The signposting, which is excellent, consists of signs bearing an orange or red mountain bike logo accompanied by the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).

A circular hike starting from Châtenois, which takes us to the summit of Hahnenberg, where we can enjoy a beautiful view of the central Alsace plain. The route continues around the Montagne des Singes animal park, then returns through the vineyards above Kintzheim.

With this superb twelfth stage of the Vosges crossing proposed by Passion Vosges magazine, published by Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace and L’Alsace, the hiker visits a series of castles, starting with the iconic Haut-Koenigsbourg. After a lovely detour into the valley of the mountain village of Thannenkirch, a final climb leads to the steep and spectacular site of the three castles overlooking the charming wine-growing town of Ribeauvillé, the end point of this 20-kilometre route.