Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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Parking

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130 m

Panoramic view of Fleckenstein castle

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Sitting at the Gimpelhof with a wine and a cheese platter and looking at the great landscape is fantastic.

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146 m

Waldspielplatz am Gimbelhof

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A fairly large playground with lots of knightly themes, which also includes some rest areas.

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322 m

Well-known and well-visited excursion restaurant near Fleckenstein Castle.
Self-service restaurant with outdoor catering and traditional restaurant. Here is fed inside.
May be on weekends.
In the immediate vicinity there is an adventure playground.

Note opening hours!
Info: gimbelhof.com

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4.85 km

Frœnsbourg Castle

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Foensburg Castle dates from the 13th century. After being demolished, the lords of Fleckenstein rebuilt it in the 15th century. This fortified castle is a so-called semi-troglodyte construction, and rests on two independent rocks, connected by a footbridge.

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8.32 km

Charcoal Burners' Site at Château de Fleckenstein

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Very nice, because you can look over people's shoulders and learn how hard people used to have to work.

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8.55 km

View of Fleckenstein Castle

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From here you have a great view of the castle, a ticket to get into the castle costs 5€

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8.61 km

Charcoal Burners' Trail (Köhlerweg)

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Interesting, practically illustrated tour on the Köhlerweg

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9.67 km

View of Château de Fleckenstein

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Fleckenstein Castle is an impregnable 12th century citadel which dominates the Vosges and Palatine forest. This fort is called troglodyte, that is to say that it was erected directly in …

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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

3.83 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

3.45 km

762 m

230 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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