Places to discover in Alsace

Rosenwiller · 67

Laegerbrunnen Fountain

This peaceful spot, featuring a spring and shaded trees, is perfect for a picnic or a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle.

Rhinau · 67

Phreatic Springs: The Resurgences

The Ried, marked by clear water resurgences, hosts phreatic rivers whose quality waters support lush and exceptional vegetation.

Orbey · 68

Picnic Area - On the Heights of Basses Huttes

A 3h10 hike from the hamlet of Basses Huttes leads to a high picnic area with six springs. Tables and benches are available for a break with a splendid view.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Roman Spring

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.

Sand · 67

Saint Materne Spring

This groundwater spring, freely accessible near the RD124, offers water at a constant temperature of about 11°C. According to tradition, Saint Materne baptized 3,000 pagans here near the chapel bearing his name.

Ottrott · 67

Saint Odile Spring

Saint Odile Spring, accessible by forest trail or car, is famed for its healing powers after reportedly curing a blind man. Many pilgrims come to reflect and drink its water.

Avolsheim · 67

Sainte Pétronille Spring

Sainte Pétronille Spring near Avolsheim on the Alsace Wine Route is a medieval spring known for its healing properties. Protected by a sandstone edicule, it is linked to a legend involving Pétronille, Saint Materne, and a nearby Roman sarcophagus.

Oberlarg · 68

Source of the Largue

The Largue is a 46 km river originating in Oberlarg in the Glaserberg, passing through 34 villages before joining the Ill. Nearby, the Mannlefelsen rock shelter reveals 8 meters of prehistoric stratigraphy, but the private site is only visible from the path.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Source of the Liese

The Celtic spring, located at the northern edge of town by the forest, offers cold, low-mineral water (10°C, 0.03 g/l) with diuretic and detoxifying benefits. Sold as Celtic, it is recommended for kidneys, liver, and baby bottles.

Bourg-Bruche · 67

The Hang Clearing

The Bruche river rises at the foot of Climont (966 m) and crosses the Hang clearing, where glassmakers settled from 1723 before moving to Baccarat. The Hang later thrived thanks to Mennonite farmers, innovative breeders, with some families still living in the valley.

Kirchberg · 68

The Source of the Doller

Kirchberg is named after its church perched on a moraine. The source of the Doller, at 922 m altitude, feeds this river crossing several Haut-Rhin communes, including Mulhouse, with untreated water of impeccable quality.

Winkel · 68

The Source of the Ill

The Ill river begins in Winkel, in the Alsatian Jura, at 600 m altitude. A sculpture by Anne Rochette celebrates its birth, and the site invites visitors to stroll and discover the surroundings.

Solbach · 67

Fontaine/ eau de source MAIRIE

Belmont · 67

Fontaine/ eau de source RUE DE LA CRUZE

Neuviller-la-Roche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source CHEMIN DE L'ECOLE

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la croisée des chemins

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue du centre

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue sainte barbe en bas

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue sainte barbe en haut

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue sainte barbe- Niveau

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source DES SERPENTS

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source des vosges

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source du Sanglier

Bourg-Bruche · 67

Fontaine/eau de source Haut de Bruche