Giants' Rock – Shoemakers' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

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Giants' Rock – Shoemakers' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

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Giants' Rock – Shoemakers' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

02:58

8.77km

460m

Hiking

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: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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615 m

Lynx Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

This traditional fountain offers hikers access to drinking water and an unobstructed and splendid view of the village of Thannenkirch.

Be careful, in summer the flow can be much lower and not guarantee access to water.

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2.56 km

Beautiful valley head

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Beautiful valley head above Thannenkirch with a farm and Longhorn cattle.

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3.05 km

Refuge de Rotzel

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Barbecue or picnic area

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4.37 km

Giants' Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rocher des Géants is an exposed rock slab with countless bowls that were filled with rainwater when we visited. Long ago, the bowls could have been used for various medicinal purposes, for preparing herbal extracts, intoxicating and healing potions.

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4.41 km

Shoemakers' Rock

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Here is the striking, towering Schusterfels. It is the guardian that marks the beginning of the sacred precinct and is shaped like a hammer.

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5.32 km

Losbrunnen

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A fountain right on the way. Our poodle was very happy.

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8.31 km

Le Clos des Sources

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Discover the Clos des Sources Hotel & Spa, located 10 minutes from the wine route and the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. A family hotel for five generations, the establishment offers 33 rooms …

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