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Route discovery of the town of Wissembourg and its vineyards
This walk along the ramparts, through the vineyards and around the neighbourhoods of Wissembourg will take you past more than 70 houses built before 1700 and the imposing St. Peter and St. Paul Church.
The town's origins date back to themid-7thcentury when Benedictine monks founded an abbey, St-Pierre-et-Paul, on an island in the Lauter. The town has miraculously emerged unscathed from a history punctuated by sieges, disasters and acts of war, with a battle in 1870 bearing its name.
Wine and tree-growing circular on the heights of Cleebourg
Hike along paved paths and trails through vineyards and orchards in the hills above Cleebourg. This route is ideal after heavy rain as the paths are clean and passable. The walk starts near the school in Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg. Halfway along the route, after about two hours' walking, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Cleebourg restaurant, visit the cellars and taste the different grape varieties. You will be overlooking the villages of Cleebourg, Rott and Oberhoffen-les-Wissembourg with superb views.
From the Col du Pigeonnier to the Chemin des Cimes
A lovely walk that takes you from the Club Vosgien de Wissembourg car park to the Chemin des Cimes in Drachenbronn, passing close to the anti-tank ditches and following the path marked by boundary stones bearing the coats of arms of the communes of Climbach and Cleebourg. The only difficulty is crossing the ditch at point (7).
Col du Pigeonnier and Rott from Cleebourg
A pleasant hike through forests with wide paths, viewpoints and a passage through vineyards with a beautiful panorama. In spring, you can enjoy the blossoms on the fruit trees!
Ferme-auberge des Sept Fontaines - Wintzenmuehle
A short, very natural route to discover a forest in the Northern Vosges. The route passes by the Sept Fontaines farmhouse inn and descends towards Lobsann. The return journey is along a pleasant forest path, offering a special moment in beautiful, peaceful nature. This family route can also be done by mountain bike with a minimum of skill.
Discover the Hochwald fortifications from the Col du Pfaffenschlick
A pleasant hike in the Northern Vosges, mainly through deciduous forests, which allows you to discover the Hochwald fortifications and the Ruins of the Hermitage. If you are quiet, you may be lucky enough to spot some deer!
Around Climbronn Chapel
A lovely loop in the Northern Vosges that crosses the old fortifications of the Maginot Line and passes by the ruins of an old chapel.
Loop around the Col du Pfaffenschlick
Short walk from the Col du Pfaffenschlick via Drachenbronn and the Col de Stiefelsberg.
The Maginot Line and Fort Schoenenbourg in Hunspach
This magnificent route allows hikers to discover Hunspach, ranked among the "most beautiful villages in France", and the Maginot Line with the Fort de Schoenenbourg.
Lembach and the 3 Castles
A walk made for children.
The walk starts and ends at a superb medieval playground, with a splendid view of the Krappenfels. There are two partially renovated castle ruins and the fully renovated Fleckenstein Castle (entrance fee).
Circular of the four castles around Fleckenstein
Discover ruined castles: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnbourg (Palatinate) and remarkable rocks such as the "Krappenfels" and those that line the Sentier des Roches (Rock Trail) and the climb to Wegelnbourg. These places are steeped in history and mystery, and offer some very pretty views.
From the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Soultzerkopf Refuge
A pleasant hike on the southern flank of the Hochwald, leading from the Lampertsloch Forest House to the Col du Wiep, then to the Soultzerkopf Refuge. Near the refuge, an orientation table allows you to enjoy the landscape towards the plain. This route is ideal for getting back to nature and finding peace and quiet.
Circular from Fleckenstein Pond to Froensbourg Castle
A short, circular, easy loop starting from the Fleckenstein Pond and passing by the ruined Froensbourg Castle.
Dahn Rock Trail Felsenpfad
A magnificent hike to discover the rock formations of the Palatinate Forest. You will walk through breathtaking scenery and discover Neudahn Castle, destroyed during the Peasants' War in the 16th century, one of the best-preserved castles in the Palatinate Forest
Discovering the sandstone giants in Dahn
The Dahner Felsenpfad (Dahn Rock Trail) is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route takes you into the forest to discover the giant pink sandstone rocks and the surrounding viewpoints.
Refreshments are also available along the route.
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