This hike pays tribute to an important battle. It allows you to delve into the history of this region and better understand the presence of the numerous remains and memorials …

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Last updated: May 14, 2025

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3.26 km

Frœschwiller

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Frœschwiller is a remarkable village in many ways. Its castle, its church, and its narrow streets lined with colorful half-timbered houses are all worth a visit.

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5.70 km

Elsasshausen Memorial Tower

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The Elsasshausen Memorial Tower is a monument commemorating the Battle of Frœschwiller-Wœrth or the Battle of Reichshoffen on August 6, 1870. It is known for a series of charges by …

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Froeschwiller–Reichshoffen 1870 War Memorial

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Known to history as the Battle of Reichshoffen, it was actually the Battle of Froeschwiller. This memorial commemorates the soldiers who fell during this battle, famous for a series of charges by French cuirassiers (heavy cavalry).

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7.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.21 km

2.12 km

1.49 km

801 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.15 km

1.47 km

233 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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L'Alsace VerteApril 14, 2025

This hike pays tribute to an important battle. It allows you to delve into the history of this region and better understand the presence of the numerous remains and memorials along the trails. The route passes through the battlefield of Frœschwiller-Wœrth and connects several monuments such as the Elsasshausen

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