Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

03:22

10.9km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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813 m

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

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A small town in the Vosges with a beautiful Gothic cathedral.

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1.51 km

Rangen Cross

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Now there is only a rapid downhill and two kilometers on asphalt, then you are back in Thann. Great view!

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3.94 km

Chapelle des Bois

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The chapel in the woods was built in 1891 by Antoine Muller, born in Thann in 1832; it served as shelters for soldiers during the 14-18 war.

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7.30 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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9.68 km

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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10.2 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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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

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