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Lutzelbourg Castle from Phalsbourg
This hike takes you to Lutzelbourg Castle with its view of the village of Lutzelbourg and its "Canal de la Marne au Rhin".
A mixture of forest paths, trails through the woods and across fields. There is a little tarmac, however, for crossing the villages.
Circular around Lutzelbourg and the Plan Incliné
It's a fairly long route of just over 20 km, which can be done on foot or by trail running.These 20 km offer a wealth of diversity, including trails, an abandoned canal, landscapes, rocks, tunnels and a castle.A route that is well worth exploring. If it is too long, it is quite easy to split it into two parts.Although the route is long, it is fairly easy to follow. Most of the paths used are marked by the Club Vosgien.
Le tour de Lutzelbourg par Roche Plate
Randonnée circulaire vallonnée autour du joli village de Lutzelbourg. Plusieurs points d'intérêts : château, points de vue et jolis sentiers ombragés bordés de gros rochers.
Grauftal - La Petite Pierre
The cave dwellings of Grauftal and the castle of La Petite Pierre.
The Valley of the Lock Keepers - the Rock Trail - the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle
Discover the Lutzelbourg region as you walk along the valley of the lock keepers and then up to the heights on the rocky path to reach the ruins of Lutzelbourg Castle
Hultehouse - Grafenstein Castle - Saint Vit - Wasserwald
A beautiful walk on the slopes of the Zorn Valley, where you will discover breathtaking landscapes, the ruins of Greifenstein Castle, the Saint-Vit cave and the Gallo-Roman site of Wasserwald.
Actual elevation gain: 534 m.
Discover the Pays de Dabo: cave dwellings and the Roman fort
Discover the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. This walk takes you to two sites whose history (both ancient and more recent) is closely linked to their unusual geographical location.
The Troglodyte Houses - Ghost Rock from Haselbourg
A pleasant hike that will allow you to discover the cave dwellings of Haselbourg and the Geisterfels rock barrier while admiring magnificent landscapes.
The Chapel of Saint Fridolin and the Cave of the Francs-Tireurs
Set off to explore the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
Near Saverne
A beautiful hike with numerous castle ruins, including Haut Barr, known as the "eye of Alsace", and a trail through a forest with stunning autumn colours. The trails are very well marked and maintained by the Club Vosgien.The elevation gain is significant, so take this into account to fully appreciate all the charms of this hike.
Zorn Valley and three castles
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.
Loop starting from La Petite-Pierre
A lovely, easy hike with many paths wide enough for groups and a restaurant halfway along the route!
Short tour starting from Petite-Pierre
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!
Circuit from Mont Saint-Michel to Warthenberg Castle
A short loop starting from Saint-Jean-Saverne will take you to the ruins of Warthenberg Castle with a superb view of Alsace.
From Ramsthal to Mélanie, Breitkopf, Rappenfels, Saint-Vit, Greifenstein
A beautiful, easy circular walk with a few points of interest and beautiful views of the Haut Barr, Grand and Petit Geroldseck castles and the Zorn valley.
A 360° view around the Rock of Dabo
Starting from an old mill in the hollow of a valley, set off to discover the magnificent Dabo Rock. As you hike, you will see it from different angles. You will be charmed by the magnificent landscapes and local heritage.
Saverne. From Haut-Barr castle to Brotsch cave
Forest hike with some stunning view points over the foothills of the Vosges. Visit the ruins of three castles: Haut-Barr, the large and small Geroldseck and the Brotsch tower (built in 1897 honouring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Vosges Club in Saverne), and the cave.
Le Haut Barr - the Hexentisch - The Brotsch Tower - The Schaeferplatz IBP 47
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.
Tour du Brotsch starting from Saverne
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.
Château de Greifenstein and Grotte Saint-Vit from Saverne
Discover the Château de Greifenstein, where two beautiful towers can still be seen.
Visit the Grotte Saint-Vit, a vast natural excavation in sandstone, overlooking a plateau where a magnificent alpine garden has been laid out. An astonishing view of the Château de Hohbarr awaits you!
Circular via Loosthal and Johannisthal starting from Hunebourg 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.
Loop starting from Haegen
Hike starting from Haegen, where you can see beautiful wooden statues (witches, Hansel and Gretel's house, etc.), the Chappe telegraph, Haut-Barr, and some beautiful climbs!
Saverne / Strasbourg circular
A hundred-kilometre circular starting from Saverne, passing along the old Saverne–Romanwiller–Molsheim railway line, then following the Bruche Canal to Strasbourg, before returning via the Marne-Rhine Canal.
Loop in the Hirschberg quiet zone
A walk in the forest, in a designated quiet area, starting from the Schaeferplatz forest house.
Ochsenstein Castle via the Druids' Stone
Discover the beautiful ruins of Ochsenstein Castle after walking along the impressive rocky outcrops of Wuestenberg, Krappenfels and Schlossberg. The first part of this hike is on a well-shaded path, while the second part offers magnificent views of the Alsace plain.
La Forêt de Saverne et ses rochers insolites sur la boucle de la Seeb
A very pretty undulating loop trail with various options for the return.Paths in the undergrowth run alongside or through beautiful, imposing pink sandstone rocks: Schoenfels, Pfannenfels, Kelchfels, Marguerite, Grotte des Francs Tireurs and, optionally, Neubaufels and Seebfels.
The Rock of the Dabo region
Set off to discover the sights around the Rocher de Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. The Rock of Dabo is a must-see site in the commune. From its height of 664 metres, it offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the Hautes Vosges Gréseuses, stretching from the Alsace plain to the east, the Vosges mountains to the south and the Lorraine plateau to the north-east.
Discover the Dabo region: the god Baldur
Set off to discover the sights around the Rock of Dabo, a historic site dating back to Celtic, Roman and medieval times. This hike around the Ballerstein massif offers a concentration of the most beautiful sights: remarkable rocks and sandstone cliffs, views of coniferous forests and the surrounding villages, and bucolic trails rich in history and legends. You will enter the kingdom of Baldur, the Celtic god of light.
Discovering the Dabo region: the Table de la Paie and the Jaegerhof
Set off to explore the sights around the Dabo rock, a historic Celtic, Roman and medieval site.
Discover unusual sites starting from Walscheid
Walscheid, a picturesque village at the gateway to the Vosges, is well worth a visit. There are many hiking trails, including this one, which takes in a wealth of attractions such as the Gallo-Roman cemetery, the ruins of Heidenschloss, the Durrenberg promontory and the Saint Léon cave.
La Hoube - Geissfels - Ochsenstein
Between Lorraine and Alsace on the ridges of the Northern Vosges. A hike in the hills with views of the Lorraine plateau (the Sarrebourg region) and the Alsace plain (Molsheim).
Route from Zittersheim to Wingen-sur-Moder through the forest
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.
Circuit of the 12 springs of Zittersheim
A walk in the Northern Vosges forest around Zittersheim near Petite-Pierre in search of 12 springs.
These are small springs or trickles of water.
The best known is the Source de la Moder.
I couldn't find springs 5 and 8. Either they aren't marked, they've dried up, or I got distracted. Feel free to add waypoints if you find them, if possible.