On the road of the crests, between Sainte Marie aux Mines and Cernay, we find the highest summit of Alsace: the Grand Ballon. After a good farmhouse inn nearby, my sister, our children (ages 4 to 8) and I chose this summit hike, advertised as easy and all-public. She had some surprises in store for […]
If you’re looking to flirt with the Vosges crests while taking in some beautifully varied scenery, I’ve found the perfect hike in Alsace. The Trois Lacs hike, aboveOrbey, is a fairly classic Vosges hike, but it’s well worth it! As the name suggests, it takes in Lac Noir, Lac Blanc and Lac des Truites (also […]
Flower-filled meadows, shady forests, steep winding paths and magnificent panoramic views of the Vosges… That’s what this Hohneck hike is all about! This 11km loop hike, which passes through the Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve, will captivate you with the diversity of its landscapes… and its sporty side! My summary I liked I liked less Departure from […]
In this article, my friend Noëlle tells you about one of her favorite walks, well-known in Alsace but somewhat jealously guarded… Yes, you’re lucky she’s delivering this great plan! My summary I liked I liked less Alsatians’ Sunday stroll Here is an idea for an original and easy walk that will please both children and […]
How about a hike and picnic at sunset? Head for the Grand Ballon from Linthal! My summary I liked I liked less The setting sun, a magical moment Here’s an idea for a fun outing with friends: a little Alsatian hike at the end of the day in summer, to picnic and watch the sun […]
Go hiking at Mont-Saint-Michel? Yes, but in the Bas-Rhin in Alsace, please! I love Alsace’s Mont Saint-Michel, located in Saint-Jean-Saverne (near Saverne), just south of the Vosges du Nord regional nature park. It’s the perfect place for a nice walk in Alsace! My summary I liked I liked less The Mont St Michel, a sacred […]
The Bastberg (Mont Saint-Sébastien in French) is a hill in the Hanau region above Bouxwiller, with a summit altitude of 326m. Not very high, but enough to have a very nice view! We are here in the north of Alsace, in a region often neglected by tourists: it is not the most known region, but […]
Here’s a great cycling route,loop BL 346 “La Sarre, between forests and orchards”, located in Alsace bossue. Have you ever heard of Alsace bossue? This corner of Alsace located in the northwest of the region is often neglected by tourists… And often quite unknown to Alsatians, I must say! My summary I liked I liked […]
Here’s another great cycling loop in Alsace, called BL 154 “Au fil de l’eau, soyez Na’Thur”, this time exploring the Thur Valley, in the south of the region and not far from Mulhouse. My summary I liked I liked less A lovely hilly circuit This is a pretty valley through which the river Thur flows: […]