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Unmissable walks and hikes in the Vosges. The Bruche valley is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Vosges, between spectacular landscapes and intimate places. 500 km of marked paths offer an incredible diversity of landscapes. Follow the streams, walk along the ridges, cross the deep forests, discover the remains of a castle or soak up the energy of vibrating places...
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Hiking trail B03: The sculptures trail - In situ 1
Hiking trail B03: The sculptures trail - In situ 1
Duration 3h Length 7 Km Vertical rise 286 m Difficulty Intermediate Departing from Lutzelhouse
Far from the city and yet close by in the depths of the forest, the "Giants' Trails" resulted from an open-air artistic adventure launched by Sylvain Chartier and the Giants of Nideck Association in...
Hiking trail C09: The panoramic trail
Hiking trail C09: The panoramic trail
Duration 2h Length 7 Km Vertical rise 164 m Difficulty Easy Departing from Natzwiller
This hillside trail takes you on a wonderful walk with a chance to see the local trees and plants overlooking the village of Natzwiller.
Hiking trail B17: The three waterfalls around Nideck
Hiking trail B17: The three waterfalls around Nideck
Duration Half-day Length 15 Km Vertical rise 560 m Difficulty Challenging Departing from Oberhaslach
The trail is a chance to see three waterfalls, including the iconic Nideck waterfall. All three flow into the Hasel, the stream that gave its name to the valley.
Hiking trail CDF09: Discovering the Mont Sainte Odile
Hiking trail CDF09: Discovering the Mont Sainte Odile
Duration All day Length 26 Km Vertical rise 795 m Difficulty Expert Departing from Ottrott
On this 26km hike you will discover many of Alsace's heritages. You will come across castles, the pagan wall and the emblematic abbey.
Hiking trail C13: Champenay sandstone
Hiking trail C13: Champenay sandstone
Duration All day Length 17 Km Vertical rise 546 m Difficulty Challenging Departing from Plaine
Champenay is well known for its quartzite sandstone quarry. This a red sandstone with white veins, known as "Princes sandstone", in reference to the region's former status as the Principality of Salm.
Hiking trail H12: From Haut-Ranrupt to Hauts-Bois
Hiking trail H12: From Haut-Ranrupt to Hauts-Bois
Duration 2h Length 6 Km Vertical rise 182 m Difficulty Easy Departing from Ranrupt
Following the course of the Haut-Bois stream, set off to conquer the heights of the village of Ranrupt, where you'll enjoy uninterrupted views over the Climontaine valley.
Hiking trail H13: Farms and farmhouse restaurants near Ranrupt
Hiking trail H13: Farms and farmhouse restaurants near Ranrupt
Duration Half-day Length 12,5 Km Vertical rise 500 m Difficulty Challenging Departing from Ranrupt
Walk along the footpaths on the hills of the village of Ranrupt and visit the hamlet of Fonrupt, a real haven of peace.
Balade famille : Le sentier du Sõtré
Balade famille : Le sentier du Sõtré
Duration 1h Length 1,2 Km Vertical rise 100 m Difficulty Easy Departing from Ranrupt
Partez pour une balade ludique en famille et résolvez les 6 énigmes autour de l'histoire du Sõtré à l'étang du col de Steige.
Hiking trail H07: The Saâles crests
Hiking trail H07: The Saâles crests
Duration Half-day Length 10 Km Vertical rise 350 m Difficulty Intermediate Departing from Saales
The village of Saâles was built in the middle of a 2 km-long plateau lined with mountains on the Via Salinaria as an easy passageway across the Vosges mountains.
Hiking trail H06: The summit of the Voyemont
Hiking trail H06: The summit of the Voyemont
Duration Half-day Length 10 Km Vertical rise 298 m Difficulty Intermediate Departing from Saales
A great trail for a breath of fresh air on the crest midway between Alsace and Lorraine and on the threshold of the Bruche valley.
Stroller circuit H05 : Saâles Park
Stroller circuit H05 : Saâles Park
Duration 2h30 min Length 7,3 Km Vertical rise 40 m Difficulty Easy Departing from Saales
Explore nature starting from Saâles: reach the hamlet of Chalmeuche before going up the course of the Bruche to the foot of Climont.
Hiking trail H09: The banks of the Bruche
Hiking trail H09: The banks of the Bruche
Duration All day Length 17 Km Vertical rise 653 m Difficulty Expert Departing from Saint Blaise la Roche
Deep in the valley, St-Blaise-la-Roche's population soared in the 19th century with the establishment of the weaving and spinning industries and great saw mills.