Places to discover in Alsace

Wisches · 67

French Military Cemetery of Les Chênes - National Necropolis of Wisches

This French military cemetery, established in 1924, honors 504 soldiers who died in 1914 during the Battle of the Oaks. It includes 60 individual graves and two ossuaries housing 444 remains, with nearby fortification remnants.

Duppigheim · 67

Le Moul'1 - Nature Cottage

This riverside cottage offers a bright living room, a balneotherapy bathtub, and a walk-in shower. The main bedroom provides a peaceful setting for restful nights, ideal for a romantic or family getaway.

Orbey · 68

French National Necropolis of Carrefour Duchesne

The Carrefour Duchesne National Necropolis, at the foot of Tête des Faux, honors 294 World War I soldiers including Commander Duchesne, with an ossuary for 116 others. Accessible by hiking or cross-country skiing trails depending on the season.

Oberbruck · 68

Neuweiher Lakes

The two Neuweiher lakes, neighboring bodies of water of unequal size, are discovered after an hour's walk from Rimbach-près-Masevaux. Accessible only on foot, they offer forest hikes with accommodation available at the Auberge du Neuweiher or the Gresson farm inn.

Oberhaslach · 67

Ruins of Hohenstein Castle

Hohenstein Castle, built in the 13th century in Oberhaslach, overlooks the entrance to the Bruche Valley. Its ruins, including a keep and a bailey, are freely accessible via a hiking trail offered by the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office.

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.

Sélestat · 67

Arsenal Sainte-Barbe

The Arsenal Sainte-Barbe, a 15th-century Gothic building, was first a weapons warehouse before becoming a hall for celebrations and meetings. Its Renaissance gable and stork's nest make it a picturesque spot.

Cernay · 68

Nonnenbruch Pond

This site, popular with local anglers, offers a pleasant walk around ponds spanning 7 hectares.

Niederentzen · 68

Guardhouse

This early 19th-century building near Sainte-Agathe church once housed the night watchman, served as a sobering cell, and provided shelter for travelers.

Marckolsheim · 67

Rhinwald Forest Park

A 1,300-hectare forest between Marckolsheim and Schoenau, crossed by old branches of the Rhine like the Steingruengiessen. Nicknamed the Rhine jungle for its biodiversity, it is open for free exploration.

Uffholtz · 68

Foyer Saint Erasme

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source de la rue du chêne

Haguenau · 67

Grand Manège

The Grand Manège of Haguenau, built in 1847 for the cavalry regiment, is a brick and sandstone building featuring a large hall illuminated by big round-arched windows and an impressive wooden framework.

Wisches · 67

Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE L ECOLE

Molsheim · 67

Jacquemart Clock of the Metzig

The Metzig of Molsheim, built after 1583, is a Renaissance gem housing a jacquemart clock from 1607. Its dials show hours, quarter hours, and moon phases, while two automata still strike the hour.

Saales · 67

Fontaine/eau de source du parc municipale

Landser · 68

Village Center Square

In northern Sundgau, a picturesque village hosts old houses around the Stockbrunna, a Vosges sandstone fountain. Here you'll find the Hostellerie Paulus, the Maison des Sœurs, the Renaissance town hall, and the old guardhouse.

Saales · 67

Landscape Reading Point

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

Steinbach · 68

Blockhaus allemands

Kruth · 68

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein, nestled in the Vosges, offers water, land, and air activities. Discover its preserved nature, waterfalls, and the ruins of Wildenstein Castle on eco-tourist walks.

Niederbronn-les-Bains · 67

Graves of the First Victims of the 1870 War

Grave and stele honoring two French and Prussian soldiers who died following the attack on Schirlenhof on July 25, 1870. Their graves recall this battle of the Franco-Prussian War.

Thann · 68

The Rangen Cross

The Rangen Cross, a nine-meter-tall white cast iron structure, overlooks the steep vineyards of Thann. Erected in 1900 on an Alsatian hill, it replaces an old wooden cross and offers an exceptional panorama accessible via a 2.5-hour vineyard trail.

Thann · 68

Cantilevered House known as the Leaning House

This 1594 house, with successive overhanging floors, illustrates the ingenuity of builders of the time. Its notched shield and Gothic structure make it an architectural gem.

Ballersdorf · 68

Ballersdorf Communal Pond

Natural pond in the countryside where trout fishing is allowed from April 7th on Sundays and public holidays. Open almost all year, except during freezing periods.