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Alsace
Altkirch
Pfirt

Ferrette Castle – Dwarves' Grotto loop from Ferrette

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Alsace
Altkirch
Pfirt

Ferrette Castle – Dwarves' Grotto loop from Ferrette

Hard

4.2

(10)

40

hikers

Ferrette Castle – Dwarves' Grotto loop from Ferrette

02:22

7.44km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.85 km for 557 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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52 m

Saint Bernard of Menthon Church

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The church of Ferrette is one of the oldest churches in Alsace, remodeled and enlarged several times.
The base of the large tower could date back to Roman times, a …

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167 m

Medieval Garden

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In the middle of the village is the beautifully landscaped medieval garden of the Château de Ferrette association. The garden is filled with medicinal and culinary herbs, vegetables and ornamental …

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607 m

Ferrette Castle

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Ferrette originated from the County of Pfirt, founded in 1105. At its peak in the 15th century, the Château de Ferrette was built as one of the largest castles in …

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2.33 km

Dwarves' Plateau

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There is also a barbecue area here and just below the plateau you come to the hiking trail from Belfort and Mulhouse, the "Sentier de grande randonnée 532" or GR532.

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2.71 km

Dwarves' Grotto

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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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2.79 km

Through rocks

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A small rocky gorge; you feel like you're in another world, very mystical.

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7.44 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

2.40 km

540 m

237 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.45 km

1.29 km

276 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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80 %

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