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The Thur River in Thann – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Thann Centre

02:52

20.9km

1,010m

Running

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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240 m

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Gothic church in Thann, also Münster zu Thann, is well worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnster_zu_Thann

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405 m

The Thur River in Thann

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The Thur is an Alsatian river in the Grand Est region, a left bank tributary of the Ill. It is close to the Doller located in the valley of Masevaux. …

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716 m

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small town in the Vosges with a beautiful Gothic cathedral.

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1.25 km

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

Highlight • Castle

On the heights of Thann, this 13th century castle offers a magnificent view of the city. Commonly called the Eye of the Witch, it owes this name to the remnant of the old dungeon which recalls this form.

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8.52 km

Molkenrain Refuge

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Close to the Grand Ballon, the Molkenrain refuge is ideally located facing the Alps.
The refuge is open continuously from June 15 to September 15 and remains accessible every weekend …

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8.97 km

Molkenrain Summit

Highlight • Summit

On the summit of the Molkenrain you have a great view of the Grand Ballon.

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10.6 km

Freundstein Farm Inn

Highlight • Pub

Friendly service and delicious food in a decorated farmhouse living room.
Very charming and highly recommended! We had a good time here.

visit.alsace/de/239001385-berggasthof-freundstein

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17.6 km

Col du Grumbach

Mountain Pass

20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

4.53 km

3.23 km

3.06 km

1.17 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

4.82 km

4.71 km

4.53 km

804 m

582 m

149 m

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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The Thur River in Thann – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Thann Centre

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

The Thur River in Thann

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

Molkenrain Refuge

Molkenrain Summit

Freundstein Farm Inn

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