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Randonnée: La Traversée des Vosges - Wissembourg / Thann - GR53 - GR5

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Randonnée: La Traversée des Vosges - Wissembourg / Thann - GR53 - GR5

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March 28, 2026

Randonnée: La Traversée des Vosges - Wissembourg / Thann - GR53 - GR5

Hard

103:37

342km

3.3km/h

11,040m

11,030m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Includes off-grid segments

Navigation instructions may be limited.

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8.43 km

Hotel Au Cheval Blanc

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Great hotel with relatively cheap room prices and an excellent restaurant (high quality, high prices).
The Zinck family has been running the house for several generations - they are excellent …

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2

12.5 km

Wonderful view towards the Wasigenstein castle ruins

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A shady and cool place even in midsummer.

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3

17.0 km

Old Windstein Castle

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Altwindstein consists of two independent systems that lie on a common rock ridge that is approximately 160 meters long in a north-south direction and are separated by an artificially widened, …

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4

112 km

Wangenbourg

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Very beautiful village, deep in its valley. Don't hesitate to visit its traditional houses and go see the fortified castle, extremely well preserved and restored. It constitutes a beautiful piece …

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5

154 km

Bipierre Chapel Rocks

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An imposing rock formation; The name is derived from a cross in the rock, which is said to have come from Merovingian times.

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6

159 km

The Haute Loge shelter

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Very nice little refuge at the top of the stubble. Perfect for stopping for a picnic or sheltering from bad weather. It has a historic feel that blends seamlessly with …

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7

165 km

Salm Castle

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Ruin of a rock castle from the 13th century, destroyed approximately in the 16th century
From the former keep you have a beautiful panoramic view, if the weather permits.

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8

213 km

Baumgarten Abbey

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At the Abbbaye Baumgarten, there is a drinking fountain at the ‘acceuil’ where you can fill up your water bottle. You can also get your pilgrim’s passport stamped there.

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9

219 km

Dambach-la-Ville

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historic town center with half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings as well as the historic town hall from 1547, which is still clearly inspired by the Gothic style with its high stepped gables.

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10

248 km

Difficult trail to Haut-Ribeaupierre

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A steep, rocky hiking trail, partially equipped with ropes for support, offers several wonderful views of the Rhine plain and as far as the Black Forest.

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11

250 km

Ribeauvillé

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Ribeauvillé itself is worth a visit. However, you should also plan a hike to the three castles of Ribeauvillé. They are picturesquely located in the immediate vicinity above the village and the hiking trails there are also very beautiful.

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12

280 km

Orbey World War I military cemetery

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THE FALSE HEAD
Memorial sector of the Tête des Scythes
From above of the Tête des Faux dominated from its 1219 meters of villages Bonhomme, Lapoutroie and Orbey; it forms …

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13

283 km

14

297 km

Hohneck

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The second highest peak in the Vosges Mountains, at 1,363 meters, is also the highest point in the range accessible by asphalt. While the access road is only a short …

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302 km

Rainkopf Summit

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The Rainkopf is a mythical summit of the Vosges massif. From its height of 1,305 meters above sea level, it is characterized by its eastern flank, which bears witness to …

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305 km

Neurod Shelter

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A small shelter made of concrete, in or in front of which you can spend the night very well. In front of the hut you will find enough space to …

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340 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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342 km

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

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Gothic church in Thann, also Münster zu Thann, is well worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnster_zu_Thann

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

144 km

132 km

20.2 km

18.8 km

14.8 km

11.3 km

668 m

433 m

Surfaces

147 km

110 km

25.9 km

22.3 km

17.2 km

15.2 km

4.97 km

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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