Old lock (Pfisterturm) – Schlupfgass, Wissembourg loop from Sankt Germanshof

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Old lock (Pfisterturm) – Schlupfgass, Wissembourg loop from Sankt Germanshof

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Old lock (Pfisterturm) – Schlupfgass, Wissembourg loop from Sankt Germanshof

03:01

11.3km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.10 km

Old lock (Pfisterturm)

Highlight • Monument

Even if the Pfisterturm is no longer there, the lock is very beautiful and you can rest and relax by the water.

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4.28 km

Lauter Promenade Along the City Walls of Wissembourg

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The path along the city wall is usually not as crowded as the city center. Next to it there are some benches to sit and rest.

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4.47 km

Bridge over the Lauter

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The Lauter flows through the beautiful Wissembourg. In many places there are beautiful riverside paths.

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5.06 km

Half-Timbered Houses Along the Lauter, Wissembourg

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The Lauter is divided into 2 channels in the city center, which flow together again on the outskirts of the city. Because of this, Wissembourg is sometimes called Little Venice.

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5.34 km

Half-Timbered Houses of Wissembourg

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful to look at. In some cases you can read the year they were made... there are some that are already 400 years old.

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5.59 km

Schlupfgass, Wissembourg

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If you walk between the old buildings, you will unexpectedly find yourself on the bridge over the Lauter and suddenly feel like you are in another world. The way the …

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6.86 km

Traditional Half-timbered Houses in Wissembourg

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The small town of Wissembourg owes its charm to many things, but the traditional half-timbered houses are particularly remarkable. Take the time to stroll around and appreciate the colorful streets that stand out beautifully amidst the vineyards.

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7.21 km

Moulin de la Walk

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Great, quiet accommodation and very good cuisine. Perfect starting point for hikes and excursions.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

3.43 km

1.30 km

1.09 km

905 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

2.56 km

2.19 km

549 m

254 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2022,Wissembourg 05.02.22

The picturesque town with the old city wall and the numerous half-timbered houses also has its charm in winter. Various cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.

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March 12, 2026,St. Germanshof - Wissembourg - Weiler

Wissembourg (German: Weißenburg) is a small French town with approximately 7,500 inhabitants in Alsace, in the Grand Est region. Located on the Lauter River, the town was an independent Free Imperial City within the Holy Roman Empire during the late Middle Ages and early modern period. It is the northern starting point of the Romanesque Road, a route through Alsace …

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