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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

02:19

7.90km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Start point

Train Station

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344 m

The Thur River in Thann

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The Thur is an Alsatian river in the Grand Est region, a left bank tributary of the Ill. It is close to the Doller located in the valley of Masevaux. …

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770 m

The road to Engelburg from Thann

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The Engelburg was built around 1224 by Count Frederic II von Ferette to control access to the Thur Valley. A few centuries later - during the Thirty Years' War - …

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1.17 km

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

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On the heights of Thann, this 13th century castle offers a magnificent view of the city. Commonly called the Eye of the Witch, it owes this name to the remnant of the old dungeon which recalls this form.

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2.21 km

Hikers' parking

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4.07 km

Rangen Vineyard

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the Rangen vineyard, the steepest in Alsace, is made up of volcanic rocks.

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4.71 km

Saint-Urbain Chapel

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the old chapel, located near the current chapel, was destroyed during the revolution because priests continued to say mass there. It was also dedicated to St -Urbain, patron saint of …

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6.64 km

Greenway at the Foot of the Rangen of Thann

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The Rangen vineyard in Thann is the southernmost in Alsace and the only one in the region to be classified Grand Cru in its entirety. Its hillsides (350 to 450m), …

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7.34 km

The Witches' Tower

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the witches' tower is an old rampart tower dating from the 15th century; over the centuries, it has served as a prison for unfortunate victims accused of witchcraft.

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7.90 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

1.14 km

1.08 km

445 m

231 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.59 km

1.33 km

1.21 km

801 m

716 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

The Thur River in Thann

The road to Engelburg from Thann

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

Hikers' parking

Rangen Vineyard

Saint-Urbain Chapel

Greenway at the Foot of the Rangen of Thann

The Witches' Tower

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