4.1km
Total Distance
353m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A forest climb to a mighty restored castle riding a ridge high above the Alsace plain. Ramparts and towers give a view over the vineyards to the Black Forest. One of the most visited monuments in France.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Spring · 0.3km
    springs can run dry
  2. 2
    Gloriette · 0.3km
    Shelter
  3. 3
    Shelter · 3.2km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 3.9km
  5. 5
    Shelter
    at the end
Parking
374m from the start
Surface
natural ground 50%, gravel 43%
Marked route
Alsatian castles path, GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy