idées.outings in Alsace498 places
Plaine · 67
A commemorative plaque at Niargoutte farm honors those who died for their country in 1914-1918. It recalls the August 14, 1914 battle at Saint-Blaise-la-Roche/Plaine, where the first German flag of WWI was captured.
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Obersteinbach · 67
Lutzelhardt Castle, built in the 12th century to protect Sturzelbronn Abbey, is now in ruins. Access is forbidden until further notice due to its fragility.
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Muttersholtz · 67
BotaRied is the first free interactive digital trail in the Grand Ried of central Alsace, open year-round except during floods. In 8 stages, search for the Hockemann using a mobile app or a booklet available at the town hall and the Maison de la Nature.
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Heiligenberg · 67
In Heiligenberg, a stele commemorates the perilous landing of the Montgolfier balloon in 1870, saved by locals from the Prussians. A mural at the town hall tells this feat.
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Barembach · 67
This reading point at Col de la Croix Walter offers a view blending rural and urban landscapes. Accessible from Rue du Rain or Rue du Champ de Commune.
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Lembach · 67
Experience a medieval outdoor adventure at Fleckenstein Castle: 25 family challenges to free the baron and save the lands, blending reality and imagination in a playful journey.
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Wasselonne · 67
The medieval gate of Wasselonne, topped by an 18th-century square tower, is a remnant of the castle that once dominated the town. It houses a clock from 1881 and a bell from 1818, visible during guided tours or in summer.
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Erstein · 67
The Erstein water body, located in the campground of the same name, is open to all from June 15 to August 31, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., under daily supervision including public holidays.
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La Broque · 67
The medieval castle, built around 1190 by Count Henri II of Salm, was already in ruins by the 16th century. La Broque, a village divided between Lorraine and Salm-Salm, joined France in 1793 and then the Vosges in 1871.
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Strasbourg · 67
Strasbourg, a major trading hub since the 12th century due to its waterways, houses a medieval warehouse built in 1358 to tax goods. Destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt in the 1960s, restoring its original appearance.
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Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67
The mineral spring of Niederbronn-les-Bains, flowing in front of the Casino Barrière, is a Roman spring with recognized therapeutic properties. Its chlorinated, sodium, and carbonated water at 18.1°C is recommended for balneotherapy treatments of rheumatic and traumatic conditions.
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Grendelbruch · 67
The Hohbühl Signal, at 753 m altitude, overlooks Grendelbruch and offers an exceptional panorama of the Vosges Mountains and the Alsace plain. Starting point for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
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Thanvillé · 67
Established in 1921 in Thanvillé, this German military cemetery contains 355 individual graves and a mass grave of 290 soldiers, including 74 unknown. A name book and online resources allow consultation of their history.
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Val-de-Moder · 67
The Brotherhood of Shepherds of Lower Alsace, founded around the 15th century, united shepherds from nearly 200 communes around Pfaffenhoffen, its strategic seat. Its annual meetings, linked to the wool market, disappeared after the French Revolution.
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Plaine · 67
La Chatte Pendue, at 899 m altitude, offers breathtaking views of the Champ du Feu massif, the Climont, and the Donon. Its unusual name, stemming from a linguistic deformation, has intrigued people for centuries.
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La Broque · 67
Built in the 13th century by Count Henri III on a rock at 809 m altitude, this Gothic castle ruin, consolidated since 1898, was the setting of a famous poetic tournament in 1285. An 18-marker trail celebrates this place and poetry.
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Romanswiller · 67
Artificial waterfall created by diverting the Ziegbach, accessible on foot from the Fuschloch forestry house. The site offers varied landscapes depending on the season, with parking at the start and a picnic shelter at the top.
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Strasbourg · 67
The Kammerzell House, named after its 19th-century owner, owes its Renaissance appearance to Martin Braun, a cheese merchant who rebuilt it in 1589 on a 15th-century foundation. Its richly decorated façade blends biblical, ancient, and medieval influences.
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