Ruins of Guirbaden Castle – Ruins of Guirbaden Castle loop from Mollkirch

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Ruins of Guirbaden Castle – Ruins of Guirbaden Castle loop from Mollkirch

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Ruins of Guirbaden Castle – Ruins of Guirbaden Castle loop from Mollkirch

01:54

6.00km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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912 m

Ruins of Guirbaden Castle

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A magnificent castle which offers a splendid view, an association of volunteers takes care of the restoration of this place rich in history. Also, it has a large park surrounded …

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2.19 km

Château de Guirbaden

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The fortified castle of Alsace with the largest area. Even if a gate bars the main entrance, remember to go around to be able to access its highest part. The view there is breathtaking.

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2.33 km

Ruins of Guirbaden Castle

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- not a must for those interested in mountain biking

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2.52 km

Hunger tower

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The Hunger Tower is located inside the outer fortifications

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3.26 km

View of the Rhine Plain and Strasbourg Cathedral

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A secluded place on the "discovery trail of stone ladies" with a rest bench. A little further on, we have a magnificent view of the Rhine plain - we can see the towers of Strasbourg Cathedral there.

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4.37 km

Elfensteine (Druid Stones)

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6.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.94 km

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.67 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Le sentier des demoiselles de pierre - Der Weg der steinernen Feen

The Way of the Stone Fairies
For today's trip on our introductory tour in the Vosges, our family tour guide has planned a search for the stone fairies around the Girbaden castle ruins. After a leisurely breakfast we head to the hiking car park. It doesn't take long and the first fairy carved in stone welcomes us. We follow the …

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