Weiterswiller walks

The walk is mainly on paths and forest roads. Walking time during this reconnaissance walk: 3 hours.

A beautiful hike that passes by Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle. Lots of lovely views. The paths are very clean and well marked. 

This walk along paths and forest roads is shaded, very easy and suitable for children. It offers some beautiful rocks and a castle ruin (you have to use your imagination here). This circular route follows much of the same path on the way there and back.

In the Neuwiller-lès-Saverne - Weiterswiller - La Petite Pierre triangle, discover a Buddhist temple, the Grotte d'Amour (Cave of Love), Hunebourg Castle and the ruins of Herrenstein Castle.

This circular, which presents no technical difficulties, will take you through pretty spots dotted with beautiful rocks, notably the Grotte d'Amour. Of reasonable length, it is a pleasant walk to be done in half a day.

A pleasant hike to stretch your legs. Ideal in early May when nature is waking up. Passes by an impressive rocky outcrop (beautiful view) and caves. Most of the walk is in the shade and the hike follows a river on the last part of the route. Also pleasant in the height of summer. (updated May 2020)

Starting from the Loosthal forest house, begin this beautiful circular hike through undulating woodland, passing Hunebourg Castle, the Grotte d'Amour, the Rocher de la Guérite, the Gros Chêne, the Col de la Tête du Christ, the Pfannenfels rock formation and the Hammelsberg.

A lovely, easy circular walk in the Petite Pierre National Reserve, following the Loosthal discovery trail and the paths of the Heidekoepfel, Muehlkopf and Geierfelsen, all the way to the Rocher du Bélier.If curiosity prompts you to take a look, you’ll discover a few interesting, little-known spots that catch the eye.

Discover Griesbach-le-Bastberg, Bastberg hill, home to legends about witches, and one of its Chortens. Please note: Detour ((1) to (3) and (1) ) - Changes to the terrain since the map was published, depending on the date of publication... Last updated February 2021.

This very hilly walk will take you from Loosthal to the Imsthal inn for a return trip to Petite-Pierre.

A family walk combining paths, forest trails and a short stretch through the vineyards.

A pleasant route along the Zinsel Valley, taking you to the hamlet of Oberhof and allowing you to explore the Grotte des Hussards.

A family-friendly hike that allows you to discover remarkable ancient sites.

This circuit allows you to discover the ruins of Herrenstein Castle, the Hoelzernerbrunnen spring, Hunebourg Castle and the Roches trail before gently descending to the Zinsel valley and encountering the Highlands Catlles

A magnificent hike around the Petite-Pierre, suitable for all seasons and presenting no difficulty other than its length. It takes you along part ofthe famousGR® 531, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Vosges mountains from north to south over 393 km; on your return, you’ll walk along the equally renownedGR® 53, which runs from Wissembourg for 167 km to Schirmeck, where it joins theGR® 5.

This route, situated in the Northern Vosges, is a ‘Natura 2000’ site; its circular route includes a four-kilometre nature trail. It is ideal for those who enjoy easy (with little elevation gain) and peaceful walks through woodland. It offers some beautiful views, interesting cliffs and rocks, and ends at the terrace of the inn overlooking the circular Imsthal pond.

A lovely, undulating circular walk to explore the Fischbaechel ponds and the rocks lining the Gorna path.

We’ll meet up in familiar territory to walk from Wimmenau to Reipertswiller via Lichtenberg. 

A pleasant hike of moderate difficulty, culminating in the magnificent Lichtenberg Castle. You will walk mainly on paths and through a deciduous forest, enjoying the early spring sunshine but staying in the shade in summer.

A lovely, undulating walk, mostly through woodland and brightened by the abundance of broom. Several points of interest mark this circular route: the botanical and ‘Poets’ trails showcase the forest, the high-perched Château de Lichtenberg offers a striking silhouette, whilst at the other end of the route the large sandstone boulders of the Scheibenberg remind us of the geology of the Northern Vosges. The GPX track will certainly be very useful.

La Petite Pierre is a small village situated in the Northern Vosges. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, its historic centre, known as Staedtel, encapsulates everything a medieval Alsatian town has to offer: a castle, picturesque narrow streets, a medieval atmosphere, and charming houses... This circular walk also takes you to visit the suburb north of the old town, as far as the Napoleonic bench.

This is an easy, short walk around La Petite-Pierre with a lovely view of the castle from the Rocher Blanc But be careful, there is a slight incline!

A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!

In the magnificent setting of the Northern Vosges, this is a short, easy walk that makes for a very enjoyable day out.

A lovely, undulating walk through the woodland, not particularly difficult, between Rocher Blanc and Rocher du Corbeau, returning via the Chemin des Insectes.

A lovely little walk in the Northern Vosges forest connecting Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder. I fell in love with the forests of the Northern Vosges.

A very pleasant walk, mainly through woodland with some lovely views. Well worth doing in summer when the weather is warm!

This hike, tested on 15/01/2022, takes us to the Pierre des Douze Apôtres (Breitenstein), marking the border between Alsace and Moselle. This stone dates back to the time of the Druids and was used for sacrifices before being gradually transformed by Christianisation.The hike follows forest paths through the forests of the Northern Vosges.

A short hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family. It will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and discover the many beliefs of the Saverne region, from prehistory to the present day. You will enjoy magnificent views of the woods and forests of the Northern Vosges, as well as the Alsace plain and the Kochersberg.

This walk through the woods, on paths or forest roads, apart from a steep climb to the Grotte des Hussards, is easily manageable for families.

A short loop starting from Saint-Jean-Saverne will take you to the ruins of Warthenberg Castle with a superb view of Alsace.

There is also a Mont Saint-Michel in Alsace, located in Saint-Jean-Saverne. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding villages and is dotted with archaeological remains. The Saint-Michel Chapel stands on a promontory near the Rond des Sorcières, above the Grotte des Sorcières. This easy route takes you past the Schnackeplatz (Snail Square), a lay-by situated just above the LGV Est high-speed rail tunnel, where you might be lucky enough to see a TGV hurtling through it (around 15 minutes after it leaves Strasbourg). At Warthenberg Castle, perched on the Rocher Daubenschlag, you can marvel at a heart-shaped grove in the middle of the fields. From the Rocher des Dames, there is a bird’s-eye view of the A4 motorway at the Col de Saverne.

This pleasant 9 km walk takes you to rocks and caves off the beaten track of the Club Vosgien's marked trails. It is not particularly difficult. However, it largely follows unmarked paths, so walkers should follow the description below carefully, take a map with them or, better still, use the Visorando app.

A lovely, easy walk through the woodland. The first section is purely natural, peaceful and very quiet, whilst the second is rich in archaeological heritage in a land of legends.

This circular starting from Oberhof is not particularly difficult and allows you to discover some unusual places, including the cave dwellings of Grauthal and the Schiertorfelsen.

A beautiful, undulating walk towards the chapel and spring at Bonne Fontaine, following the route of seven sandstone steles sculpted by Claude Metzmeyer from Saverne. On the way there, you will pass by the Rocher de la Bande Noire and, on the way back, by the Grotte des Amoureux.

Discover the Roches Plates climbing site, the Heidenstadt oppidum, the Spitzfelsen and Kanzelfels rocks, the medieval quarry and menhirs at Frohnberg, Warthenberg Castle and the Daubenschlag rock, the Roman road, the Wasserfallfelsen, the Fairy Cave, the Witches' Circle and Saint-Michel Chapel. Beautiful views of the Northern Vosges and the Alsace plain.

A forest walk starting from Eckartswiller, passing over a wildlife bridge above the A4 at Col de Saverne, then descending to the Moulin de Champagne before returning to the starting point. A fairly steep start before taking a forest track linking the Chapelle Saint-Michel to the Rocher des Dames.

A lovely circular walk starting from the Col de Saverne, passing by the Rocher du Faucon, the wildlife footbridge, the Rocher des Dames, the Chapelle Saint-Michel, the Chapelle Sainte-Barbe, the Rocher Gustave Orth and the Rocher du Sanglier.

Discover caves and two pilgrimage sites in the Northern Vosges. A long hike with elevation gain.