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Andlau Bear Statue – Andlau loop from Eichhoffen

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Andlau Bear Statue – Andlau loop from Eichhoffen

Moderate

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Andlau Bear Statue – Andlau loop from Eichhoffen

01:21

12.6km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Vineyards around Mittelbergheim

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Mittelbergheim is located at the foot of the Vosges on the Alsace Wine Route.

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Saint Peter and Paul Church

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This Marian grotto with 2 benches is located on the outskirts of Andlau on the Sentier de la Grotte.

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Andlau Bear

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According to legend, Richardis was shown the suitable place for a monastery by a wild bear.

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9.30 km

The bear is the symbol of Andlau and Saint Richardis of Swabia.
According to the Richardis, the wife of Emperor Charles the Fat was in 887 accused of misconduct by her husband. To show his innocence she submits herself to the test of fire. Barefoot and wearing a shirt covered with wax, she passes through the flames unharmed. Although her innocence was proved, she left the imperial palace and went into the forest. An angel appeared and ordered her to found a monastery at the place to be supplied by a bear. At the entrance of the Val d'Eleon, on the banks of the river, she sees the beast announced scraping the ground.
At that spot she founded the abbey of Andlau. Since that time, Andlau is the bear village, 'le village aux ours'.

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