Winkel · 68
Springs
Sund'Gourde Water Point - Source of the Ill in Winkel
Discover the water point at the source of the Ill, Rue de la Charrière in Winkel, a peaceful spot where the river begins.
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Durlinsdorf · 68
Springs
Sund'Gourde Water Point Durlinsdorf 1
Fountain fed by a spring, located at the corner of Dannemarie Street and Sculpteur Enderllin Street in Durlinsdorf.
Discover this placeDurlinsdorf · 68
Springs
Sund'Gourde Water Point Durlinsdorf 2
A fountain fed by a spring is located at the corner of Dannemarie and Boulangers streets in Durlinsdorf.
Discover this placeMunster · 68
Nature reserves
Tanet Nature Reserve - Gazon du Faing
Between 1,160 and 1,300 meters altitude, this forest features spruces with strange shapes, sculpted by the strong winds of the ridges.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Forests
Tannenwald Forest
Discover 300 hectares of tranquility with 25 km of walking trails and 8 km of mountain biking routes, plus areas set up for resting or engaging in sports activities.
Discover this placeWissembourg · 67
Viewpoints
The 'Schlupf' or Little Venice
From a footbridge over the Lauter, the Schlupf offers a romantic view of the Saints Peter and Paul Abbey.
Discover this placeKruth · 68
Waterfalls
The Bockloch Waterfall
The Bockloch Waterfall, fed by the Hinterbockloch stream, is a must-see site at the lake. More powerful in spring, it becomes more discreet in summer.
Discover this placeRanspach · 68
Waterfalls
The Bruscher Waterfall
Sit on a log bench, admire the waterfall filtered by old fir trees, and imagine the chamois released here in January 1956 leaping on the rocks before disappearing into the forest.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Lakes and watercourses
The Canals on Sauvage Street
Three of the four Ill canals that once surrounded the city are still visible in its old town, including the Mittelbach marked by the covered theatre passage, the only 19th-century remnant of its kind in Alsace.
Discover this placeMulhouse · 68
Lakes and watercourses
The Discharge Canal
This canal, dug between 1846 and 1849 to divert floods from the Ill River, enabled land drainage and the construction of the Cité. Enlarged several times, it now partly supports the market hall, built in 1908.
Discover this placeOrbey · 68
Regional nature parksHotels
The Domaine de Pairis
Charming accommodation in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, offering 14 comfortable rooms, organic breakfast, and refined local cuisine in a green setting near Alsace's lakes and villages.
Discover this placeStorckensohn · 68
Waterfalls
The Gazon Vert Waterfall
The Gazon Vert Waterfall, 75 meters high, connects two glacial cirques and offers a view of the Storckensohn valley. A hiking sheet is available at the Tourist Office.
Discover this placeWildenstein · 68
Waterfalls
The Heidenbad Waterfall
Discover this site by following the water's path, inspired by Abbé Sifferlen. A walking guide is available at the Tourist Office.
Discover this placeWildenstein · 68
Waterfalls
The Kleinruntz Waterfall
The Kleinruntz waterfall plunges from a dark grauwacke cliff, highlighting its wild character. The Pierre Sauvage trail is described in a hiking guide available at the Tourist Office.
Discover this placeObernai · 67
LookoutsRemembrance sites
The National Memorial
Erected in 1956 by ADEIF Obernai, this memorial honors 272 local victims of World War II. From its lookout, enjoy exceptional views of Obernai, Mont Sainte-Odile, and the start of the Schenkenberg wine trail.
Discover this placeBattenheim · 68
Rivers
The Quatelbach
The Quatelbach is an artificial river created around 1100 from the Ill near Mulhouse. It supplied several villages before rejoining the Ill at Ensisheim and was extended in 1699 by the Vauban canal.
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Lakes and watercourses
The Rhône-Rhine Canal
Dug between 1810 and 1830 in former gardens, this industrial canal initially served to transport goods like coal. Its original basin, now filled in, has been replaced by an urban garden.
Discover this placeLutzelhouse · 67
Peaks and mountains
The Rocher de Mutzig
Perched at 1008 m altitude, the Rocher de Mutzig offers a 360° panoramic view of the Bruche valley and nearby massifs like Donon and Schneeberg. Its summit formations of puddingstones, sandstone, and pebbles make it a remarkable geological site.
Discover this placeLinthal · 68
Waterfalls
The Seebach Waterfalls
On the northeast slope of the Grand Ballon, waterfalls cascade over several hundred meters, accompanied by a trail with significant elevation change.
Discover this placeThannenkirch · 68
Springs
The Taennchel Massif
The Taennchel massif, preserved for its rocky landscapes, biodiversity, and historical heritage, is a sandstone table feeding the drinking water catchments of nearby towns through its many springs.
Discover this placeGerstheim · 67
Lookouts
Tourist Lookout with View of the Fish Pass
This lookout offers a bird's-eye view of the fish pass at the EDF Gerstheim power plant, established in 2019. Secure and equipped with explanatory panels, it allows observation of fish passage.
Discover this placeUrmatt · 67
Nature and landscapes
Urmatt - Green Resort
Urmatt, a village labeled "Station Verte," is the gateway to the Bruche Valley. Its natural landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and the GR53 trail make it an ideal place for walks and a refreshing stay.
Discover this placeBerrwiller · 68
Viewpoints
View of the Berrwiller Bell Tower
From this viewpoint, admire the Berrwiller bell tower and the vast Alsace plain stretching as far as the eye can see.
Discover this placeBerrwiller · 68
Viewpoints
View of the Potash Basin
This route crosses a picturesque landscape of vineyards and orchards, offering views of Hartmanswiller, the Vosges, Bollwiller, and the Rodolphe pit headframes. The return follows the red/white/red tricolor trail markers.
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