Bartenheim and Brinckheim Vines Trail
Departure from Bartenheim (Haut-Rhin)
A trail giving you the possibility to explore a large number of running vineyards throughout the Bartenheim and Brinckheim hillsides.
Following the route of the waters of Saint-Louis
Departure from Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This is a small nature trail made by the city of Saint-Louis. It passes through the 3 of drinking water catchment points in the city where 535 cubic metres of water are pumped every hour and then stored in a 6000-metre-cubed tank.
The trail has a dozen panels explaining the difficulties of supplying drinking water and the surrounding environments.
Along the former bed of the Rhine: from the drawbridge to the Ecluse
Departure from Kembs (Haut-Rhin)
Before the construction of the Canal of Alsace (1928), the Rhine extended its arms east of the Huningue Canal (1806) over a wide area of 1km to 2km. From the Rhone Canal on the North Rhine to the Barre d'Istein on the Old Rhine, along paths and trails often in the protected areas of the "Little Alsatian Camargue.", you'll discover numerous natural and industrial sites related to the history of the Rhine.
Begin with a stroll between the drawbridge of Kembs (1831) and l'Ecluse Le Corbusier (1961).
The First World War bunker trail at Burnhaupt-le-Bas
Departure from Burnhaupt-le-Bas (Haut-Rhin)
Along this trail of bunkers, explore fortifications dating back to the First World War, built by the German army. After the fighting in the summer and autumn of 1914, the Haute-Alsace front stabilised on along the line of Cernay-Dannemarie. The commune of Burnhaupt-le-Bas remains on the German side. In December 1914 and January 1915, the French offensive in this sector regularly broke the German lines at the cost of many lives.
Michelbach dam
Departure from Haut-Rhin
A circular walk around Michelbach dam with views over the Swiss Alps and 'Le Grand Ballon d'Alsace' on a clear day. Perfect spot for wildlife spotting. Along the way there are many signs giving some information about what to see and the history.
Nonnenmattweiher Lake
Departure from Kleines Wiesental (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This short and easy walk is ideal for a warm day as you walk around a nice lake where you can swim and have a snack. It is also a great spot to observe some wildlife early morning or at sunset. Keep it mind this is a popular area so it might be really busy when the sun is shining.
Wiedener Eck, Belchenseilbahn loop, Baden-Wurttemberg region
Departure from Wieden (Regierungsbezirk Freiburg)
This is a great circular walk ground through the famous black forest where you will find great views of the German and French valleys.
The Lac du Grand Ballon and waterfall of Kletterbach
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
An original route to get to Lac du Grand Ballon avoiding the road. You will discover beautiful trees, a waterfall and views over the Petit Ballon and the Black Forest along the way.
Belchenflue mountain through the "Devil" gorges
Departure from Hägendorf (Canton of Solothurn)
The Swiss Jura Belchen, the Alsatian Belchen (Ballon d'Alsace) and the Black Forest Belchen all form the peaks of a right-angle triangle, mystical sunrise observation point dating back to Celtic times (Belchen comes from "Belenus" the celtic god of sun). You'll gain access to this exceptional viewpoint through the "Devil's" gorges lined with steep walls, waterfalls, caves and caverns. The way back, along the "military path" is full of vestiges and ends with typical Jura landscapes.