Witches' Tower of Bergheim – Upper Gate loop from Bergheim

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Witches' Tower of Bergheim – Upper Gate loop from Bergheim

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Witches' Tower of Bergheim – Upper Gate loop from Bergheim

01:42

6.09km

120m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

278 m

Witches' Tower of Bergheim

Highlight • Monument

Tower at the northeast corner of the city wall of Bergheim. It originally had a conical roof and an embrasure with a downward firing position.

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879 m

Fortified town of Bergheim

Highlight • Settlement

The astronomical sundial is from 1711.

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1.03 km

Gardens by the Town Wall

Highlight • Natural

In the sheltered gardens between the houses and the city wall, there are still tomatoes until mid-November.

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2.24 km

German Military Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

5.30 km

Upper Gate

Highlight • Monument

Here you stand in front of the last remaining city gate of Bergheim.

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5.49 km

Remains of the old city wall

Highlight • Other

A delight to walk along the town walls.

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5.50 km

Walking along the city wall

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Around the city wall, a nice quiet path, small vintage gardens.

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6.01 km

Stadtmauer / Assault Tower

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City wall and transition to the parking lot

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6.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

918 m

495 m

160 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

1.63 km

1.52 km

557 m

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

5°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2024,Bergheim Runde

Beautiful hike through and around the romantic town of Bergheim in Alsace, with a fascinating view of the Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle, restored by Emperor Wilhelm II.

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