Places to discover in Alsace

Fréland · 68

Belvedere of the Col de Fréland

This pink sandstone belvedere, built by the Germans during World War I, offers panoramic views of the Lapoutroie canton and surrounding battlefields. An orientation table helps identify the sites.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Blaufels Forest Shelter

The "Blaufels" shelter, meaning "Blue Rock" in Alsatian, accommodates around thirty people with a fireplace, outdoor tables, a secure barbecue, and stunning views of the valley and Alsace plain.

Molsheim · 67

Bruderthal Viewpoint

The Bruderthal wine trail in Molsheim combines historical heritage and vineyard discovery. Over 16 stops, it highlights the Bruderthal terroir, an 18-hectare Alsace grand cru, sometimes offering views of Strasbourg Cathedral.

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach · 67

Drachenbronn Birlenbach

The Alsatian village of Drachenbronn-Birlenbach, on the edge of the forest, charms with its authenticity and preserved setting. It features the Canopy Walk, a spectacular footbridge leading to a tower with a 360° panoramic view of Alsace and the Vosges.

Le Hohwald · 67

Gérard Starck Belvedere

This minimalist pavilion by Gérard Starck, with its clean white lines, offers a panoramic view of the landscape. Its airy, luminous architecture evokes a Roman baptistery.

Wolxheim · 67

Horn Hill Viewpoint

The Horn viewpoint, at 264 meters altitude, overlooks Wolxheim and the Alsace plain. On clear days, you can see the Vosges and Strasbourg Cathedral.

Albé · 67

Héring Tower

Built in 1894 atop Ungersberg by the Vosgien Club, this tower commemorates Edouard Héring. Less than 10 meters tall, it offers panoramic views of the Alsace plain and nearby peaks, accessible by an iron staircase.

Ergersheim · 67

Kefferberg Wine Hill

20 km from Strasbourg, the Kefferberg hill, one of Alsace's oldest vineyards, produces dry wines with subtle aromas and sweet wines thanks to the Bruche river. Its landscapes offer views of the Vosges and Strasbourg.

Barembach · 67

Landscape Reading Point

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.

Saales · 67

Landscape Reading Point

This viewpoint is located on the Fruit Trees Trail, east of the holiday village, accessible via Senones Street.

Ranrupt · 67

Landscape Reading Point

Just steps from the military cemetery, this spot offers a peaceful pastoral setting, perfect for a contemplative walk.

Colroy-la-Roche · 67

Landscape Reading Point

The Côte de la Costelle offers a picturesque viewpoint behind the church of Colroy-la-Roche, accessible from a communal pasture restored by the AFP.

Saint-Blaise-la-Roche · 67

Landscape Reading Point

This spot is near the Breux pond, managed by the fishing association of the upper Bruche valley, at the bottom of the Bruche valley.

Saulxures · 67

Landscape Viewing Point

To reach this lookout, take a rural path from the Hantz Pass road leading to the Bénaville chapel.

Folgensbourg · 68

Landscapes and Panoramic Road

Between Folgensbourg and Les Trois Maisons, the Sundgau highlands road offers a changing panorama through the seasons, from winter snow to the fiery colors of autumn.

Rammersmatt · 68

Le chalet du Hochburg

Dauendorf · 67

Le Geiersberg Viewpoint

Le Geiersberg, a hill rising to 261 meters near Dauendorf, offers panoramic views of Northern Alsace, the Vosges, and the Black Forest. A sandstone Napoleonic bench, protected since 1988, sits between two century-old linden trees with an orientation table.

Leimbach · 68

Leimbach

Leimbach is named after clay and a stream. Its 12th-century Saint-Blaise Church, marked by historic destructions, and the Notre-Dame auf der Heiden chapel offer an exceptional panorama of Alsace and the Black Forest.

Dinsheim-sur-Bruche · 67

Notre-Dame du Schiebenberg Statue

The Notre-Dame du Schiebenberg statue overlooks the village of Dinsheim-sur-Bruche and offers a valley panorama. Erected in 1875 in thanks after an arbitrary arrest, it requires a two-hour round-trip walk.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Ostein Rock

Ostein Rock, accompanied by the farm-inn below, offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding peaks and valleys. A view not to be missed.

Huningue · 68

Passerelle des Trois Pays

The Passerelle des Trois Pays, opened in 2007, connects Huningue in France to Weil am Rhein in Germany. At 248 meters long, it allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Rhine while offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

Rosenwiller · 67

Picnic Area - Orientation Table

From Rosenwiller, the vineyard hills trail offers breathtaking views of the village, valley, and surrounding terrain, with Mont Sainte-Odile and its orientation table in the background to identify nearby villages and mountain ranges.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Picnic Area - Route de Riquewihr

Two hikes starting from Kientzheim or Sigolsheim lead to a sunny picnic area. Sigolsheim offers a visit to the national necropolis on Blutberg, with a stunning vineyard view after a steep climb.

Bischoffsheim · 67

Picnic Area - Rue du Kilbs

In Bischoffsheim, a picnic area with benches and a playground offers an exceptional view of the plain and surrounding villages, and on clear days, the Strasbourg Cathedral is visible.