Tour de la Poudrière
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 96 out of 99 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord
Location: Weißenburg, Hagenau-Weißenburg, Alsace, France
Best Hikes to Tour de la Poudrière
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Old lock (Pfisterturm) – Lauter Canal in Wissembourg loop from Wissembourg01:31
5.95km
20m
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Schlupfgass, Wissembourg – Lauter Canal in Wissembourg loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach02:41
10.1km
110m
Expert4.8
(32)
103
German Wine Gate – View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach loop from Dörrenbach05:54
20.8km
450m
Tips
Built at the end of the 13th century, the tower secured the northeast corner of the medieval town fortification of Wissembourg. At the Powder Tower, a hiking trail leads to the ramparts and to the west to the former Pfister Gate in the west of the old town.
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•August 12, 2019
At the end of the rue de la Laine, you will come across the fortification of the city, which dates back to 1746.
On the broad walls cannons could be accommodated. On the right is the Powder Tower, which belonged to the first city wall.translated by•May 29, 2018
On the city walls used to be the cannons and in the powder tower was the powder. The tower was part of the city wall.
translated by•January 31, 2019
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Location: Weißenburg, Hagenau-Weißenburg, Alsace, France
Best Hikes to Tour de la Poudrière
- Easy
4.7
(144)
568
Old lock (Pfisterturm) – Lauter Canal in Wissembourg loop from Wissembourg01:31
5.95km
20m
Intermediate4.7
(40)
211
Schlupfgass, Wissembourg – Lauter Canal in Wissembourg loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach02:41
10.1km
110m
Expert4.8
(32)
103
German Wine Gate – View of Schweigen-Rechtenbach loop from Dörrenbach05:54
20.8km
450m
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