For this unusual hike, I’m taking you to Sasbachwalden, in the Black Forest, in Germany. Two routes called “Schnapsbrunnenwege” (schnapps fountain paths – quite a program, eh?) exist in this delightful Black Forest wine village 40km from Strasbourg. My summary I liked I liked a little less Concept of the schnapps tour Some friends had […]

The Cascade du Nideck is certainly the most famous waterfall in Alsace, and for good reason: at 25 metres, it’s the highest waterfall in Alsace! It took me a while to decide to go and see it, as I was a little afraid of the crowds and of being disappointed, but I actually really liked […]

Here is an unusual place that I am happy to have discovered near La Petite Pierre: the Zen temple Ryumon Ji of Weiterswiller, which means “temple of the dragon door of the old mountain”. It is a Buddhist monastery where a community of monks and nuns lead a monastic life according to the rules of […]

Here’s a cycling loop in Alsace off the beaten track, allowing you to discover the Pays de la Zorn, northwest of Strasbourg and southwest of Haguenau. I suggest the local loop 227 of Alsace by bike, called “Bières et houblonnières”: a rather tempting program, isn’t it? The course is 25km long and has a 200m […]

In Alsace, we like to cross borders to visit our neighbors! Here’s a cycling loop in the south of Alsace, in the Pays de Saint-Louis, passing through 3 countries: France, Germany and Switzerland. This is the BL 979 – Petite Boucle des 3 Pays de l’Alsace à vélo. It’s about 40km long and easy: flat […]

Strasbourg shares the title of European capital with Brussels. You can visit the European Parliament in Strasbourg to learn more about European institutions. A good idea for a cultural activity, even if it’s raining in Strasbourg. Where is the European Parliament located? The European Parliament is located in both Brussels and Strasbourg. Parliamentary sessions are […]

The 3 Rocks circuit is one of La Petite Pierre’s classic hikes, not to say an absolute must! This Alsatian hike takes in the sandstone rocks typical of the Northern Vosges, including the Rocher du Corbeau, the Rocher des Païens and the Rocher Blanc. My summary I liked I liked less Map and GPX trail […]

In this article, I take you to the Rocher de Dabo, not in Alsace, but in Lorraine, in Moselle to be precise. As Dabo is located right on the border between Lorraine and Alsace, the Rocher de Dabo is a great idea for a day out in Alsace, and well worth a visit! My summary […]

It’s been a long time since I heard of the Vallée des Eclusiers, located between Hofmuhl and Arzviller in Lorraine, just a stone’s throw from Alsace. The place isn’t exactly well known, but those who have been there always talk about it with pleasure. So I couldn’t wait to discover it! My summary I liked […]