Mercury Rock Temple – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Zinswiller

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Mercury Rock Temple – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Zinswiller

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Mercury Rock Temple – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Zinswiller

05:23

18.7km

460m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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4.27 km

Kloster Oberbronn der "Schwestern vom Göttlichen Erlöser" (Oberbronn's Kloster)

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In 1849, Elisabeth Eppinger, Mother Alphonse Maria, founded a religious order in her hometown of Bad Niederbronn in Alsace, the "Sisters of the Divine Redeemer".
From the beginning, their main concern was the poor, the sick and the disadvantaged. Through their devotion to those who need their help, God's merciful love should be experienced. Today, the "Niederbronn Sisters" live and work in Europe, Africa, India and South America.

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5.60 km

Graebelsbrunnen Fountain

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A beautifully bricked and enclosed spring.
It is a good idea to visit them on the way to or from the Wasenbourg.

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6.64 km

Beautiful information hut

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Additionally, there's now a brand-new shelter. Hopefully, it stays this nice and clean for as long as possible.

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6.66 km

Mercury Rock Temple

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On the site of the ruins of Wasenburg Castle, there are the remains of a much older building: a Roman sanctuary dedicated to Mercury. Parts of the temple were rebuilt in the 19th century.

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6.67 km

Wasenbourg Castle

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The Château du Wasenbourg, like most castles in Alsace, has a varied history. Like most castles, it was attacked and conquered, sold and mortgaged several times. And then quickly visited by Goethe (Wikipedia). The castle is only a ruined castle, from which the outer walls stand. But from the top there is a nice view.

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9.51 km

Bad Niederbronn Spa Park

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The spa park of Bad Niederbronn isn't particularly large, but it's known for its magnificent floral displays. The Falkensteinerbach stream runs through the park.

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9.99 km

Niederbronn-les-Bains

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The spa resort of Niederbronn-les-Bains is peacefully located in the heart of the Northern Vosges regional natural park. This green city is classified as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO. It holds the “green station” label, obtained thanks to its connection between nature, history and gastronomy.

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10.4 km