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The Top 14 Gorges in Alsace

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 14

to choose from in Alsace. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Alsace.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Sentier des Roches

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ATTENTION: Dogs are now banned on the Strohmeyerpfad, with a threat of a fine of up to €450.
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"A condition d'être systématiquement tenus en laisse, the presence of the …

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Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

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Breathtaking rock formations and steep paths overgrown with roots require a lot of sure-footedness and fitness. But the sight is worth every drop of sweat.

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Rock Passage in Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve

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Here you have to pass a narrow rock passage... duck your head

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La Grotte Dagobert

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In the 16th century, the Dagobert Cave is said to have hid King Dagobert from his own henchmen, having heard them discussing in the back how best to kill him.

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Grotte des Nains

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The rocks of the Grotte des Nains form an impressive gorge, approximately 25 meters high. According to legend, the little women of the earth lived here with the Erdmanala (little …

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Lourdes Grotto of Grendelbruch

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The cave is located at the exit of the village of Grendelbruch and is a replica of the real cave of Lourdes.
The cave used to be a quarry and it was built in the 1970s.

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Grotte Saint-Vit Chapel and Garden

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Weddings take place in the grotto.

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Grotte de Etichon

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A place called grotte etichon ... whether this was ever a burial site or even the grave of eticho remains unclear.

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Combe du Wormspel

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If the Hohneck is one of the most famous peaks of the Vosges massif, it is certainly thanks to the superb landscape of the Wormspel valley which is a few …

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Grottes de Mencke

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"Covered" shelter under a rock with benches in case it rains or you want to take a break.

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The Top 14 Gorges in Alsace

Sentier des Roches

Sentier des Roches (Felsenpfad)

Rock Passage in Frankenthal-Missheimle Nature Reserve

La Grotte Dagobert

Grotte des Nains

Lourdes Grotto of Grendelbruch

Grotte Saint-Vit Chapel and Garden

Grotte de Etichon

Combe du Wormspel

Grottes de Mencke

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