The Hexatrek's great adventure starts here, in Wissembourg. This city with a medieval past deserves to spend two days there before setting off. The salt house and the Bruch district are particularly remarkable in terms of architecture and history.



The first great promise of this long route is very quickly… czytaj dalej

This second stage, like the first, offers a very accessible hiking profile with hilly terrain and gradual slopes. Its reasonable distance will allow you to take some time to observe and wander around the castles. You will come across many of them, but you will appreciate the uniqueness of each of them… czytaj dalej

The effort of the day is called the Little Wintersberg. An average 20% ascent and at the top the Wintersberg chalet. Held by the Club alpin vosgien, this shelter offers you a refreshment bar in its own juice as they say.



And whoever says Little Wintersberg says there's a big brother not far away. Indeed… czytaj dalej

The waltz of castles continues with more beautiful buildings to explore. Whether they are in ruins or in good condition, you will be able to appreciate the architecture of two additional, quite remarkable castles.



In addition to these vestiges of the former German border, the trail also bears witness… czytaj dalej

If this Collection is steeped in history, this step gives pride of place to the small stories in the big story. Starting with that of the Ochsenstall rock that you will discover halfway.



Throughout this day, you will be escorted by the many mountains with local accents. Small bumps 300 meters high on… czytaj dalej

This day is a pivotal first stage of your Hexatrek, Grand Est section. It closes the chapter of the Northern Vosges and leads you gently towards the wine route which will make the junction to the Regional Natural Park of Ballons de Vosges.



But for that, you will already have to pass the curiosities of… czytaj dalej

If you were thinking of heading to Marlenheim, the starting town of the wine route, well, you will still have to wait to survey the Alsatian hills.



The route runs through the foothills of the Vosges, on a balcony path, with a view of the Rhine valley. It transplants towards the interior of the Vosges… czytaj dalej

This day offers a diversity that the previous stages of this Collection do not have. The ruins of the Nideck castle offer an absolutely magnificent panorama of the Vosges. It's like being in an aerial fjord, where the hills of fir trees part to let a sea of clouds spread.



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It's a long stage that awaits you to reach the charming little town of Schirmeck: almost 30 kilometers of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain. So much negative.



This day, which lengthens the distance, also takes height. You will hike mainly between 900 and 1,000 meters above sea level. The forests… czytaj dalej

This stage is in a way a memorial stage of memory. The path respectfully passes by the National Necropolis and the Struthof, a former deportee camp.



Further on, the route takes the path of the terminals, itself full of unpleasant stories since dramas whose stories can easily be found are attached to it… czytaj dalej

After having feasted on the road to fortified castles, like a king of hiking, this stage marks a turning point. You will still see castles, ruins, fortifications but from now on you will also see vineyards, cellars and charming wine villages.



From Mont Sainte-Odile, the path descends towards the Rhine… czytaj dalej

Don't be surprised if you hear monkeys howling in the distance. The castles are already back on the rocky promontories of the Vosges, after a stop at the gates of the Rhine plain, but this is not the main curiosity: you will indeed find an animal park called the monkey mountain.



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The path from Thannenkirch to Ribeauvillé is a sublime combination of the charms of the region: a path in the middle of the vineyards, castles still proudly erected on the cliffs and rolling landscapes as far as the eye can see.



In Ribeauvillé, which is about halfway through this stage, you will find… czytaj dalej

This stage is more or less a recovery day. The idea is to allow you to keep moving forward while reducing the airfoil. You can adopt a leisurely pace, take the time for a siesta, enjoy without rushing.



The hilly path alternates between pretty little earthy singles that wind between the fir trees and wider… czytaj dalej

It's still a short and generous day for your legs, with a moderate elevation gain. In the shade of several peaks that exceed 1,000 meters, the route connects little corners of paradise ideal for picnics and siestas. That's also hiking: take your time and enjoy.



The decor immerses you in the hollow of… czytaj dalej

Be careful, on this stage the Vosges take a bit of a big head. Indeed, the trail takes you to the summits of the Têtes des Faux and Immerlins at over 1,200 meters above sea level. Ideal for getting back into the rhythm after two calm days.



If the route has been shy in bodies of water so far, you will… czytaj dalej

Enjoy a good breakfast at the Frankenthal Inn because the day promises to be intense. On the first kilometers you descend peacefully to the hairpin path which descends to Lake Schiessrothried.



The route then climbs towards the summits by connecting, on a succession of flat ridges, several peaks that exceed… czytaj dalej

The paths follow each other but are not necessarily alike on this stage. You will sometimes walk on beautiful tracks, wide, draped in grass and earth, sometimes on technical, rugged and rocky paths.



You will not cross any village on this stage so take advantage of the inns and facilities at the Grand… czytaj dalej

This stage is mostly downhill with a beautiful negative elevation of 1,100 meters. The trail connects several small peaks. You will have the sensation of trampolining from one Vosges mountain to another. And with each leap, you can enjoy very distant, charming and typical views of the Vosges: forests… czytaj dalej

This stage gives a beautiful feeling of wide open spaces, in mountains more conducive to intimate atmospheres with its valleys, forests and nooks. Here you will find beautiful stretches, especially at the Hundsruck pass. And for good reason, the route moves towards the interior of the Vosges massif.



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