Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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438 m

Damen Sessel Forest Trail

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The way to the 3 castle ruins is sometimes a bit steep, but very easy to walk on. Especially in the high heat during our stay at the end of …

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681 m

Damensessel

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Seating below the gentleman's chair, although the view is unfortunately completely overgrown in summer.

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834 m

Herrensessel Viewpoint

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Many stones and above a wonderfully beautiful panorama that invites you to linger

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1.05 km

View of Les Trois Châteaux

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The three keep castles, which stand on the hilltop of the Schlossberg, dominate the Alsatian plain from a height of 591 meters. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries.

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1.23 km

CastleWahlenbourg

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The oldest of the three castles, built on a Romanesque outcrop in 1006 by Count Hugh IV of Eguisheim and his wife, Heilwige, Countess of Dabo, the castle was destroyed …

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1.53 km

Three Castles Parking

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The board with the hiking destinations is very interesting and offers plenty of inspiration

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2.76 km

View of the Three Castles of Eguisheim

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In the middle of the dense thorn forest of the Vosges foothills, the view sometimes opens up to reveal delightful jewels. Among them are the three castles located on the heights of Eguisheim, symbol of the many Alsatian fortresses.

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3.14 km

Wooden Squirrel Sculpture

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beautiful squirrel carved from a log by the side of the road

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6.79 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

841 m

258 m

112 m

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Herrensessel Viewpoint – View of Les Trois Châteaux loop from Husseren-les-Châteaux

Damen Sessel Forest Trail

Damensessel

Herrensessel Viewpoint

View of Les Trois Châteaux

CastleWahlenbourg

Three Castles Parking

View of the Three Castles of Eguisheim

Wooden Squirrel Sculpture

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