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Haut-Barr Castle – Brotsch Tower loop from Saverne

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Alsace

Haut-Barr Castle – Brotsch Tower loop from Saverne

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Haut-Barr Castle – Brotsch Tower loop from Saverne

04:21

15.0km

370m

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: March 29, 2026

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294 m

Haut-Barr Castle

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In good weather, fantastic views over Strasbourg to the Black Forest

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1.93 km

Haut-Barr Castle

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This elongated rock castle above the Zorn Valley, southwest of Saverne, has been state property for about 150 years after a turbulent history.

The courtyard features diverse buildings from different eras. Magnificent views over the Rhine Valley and the northern Vosges Mountains.

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2.04 km

Chappe Tower

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Optical telegraph near Haut-Barr Castle, which was part of a telegraph line that connected Paris with Strasbourg in 1798 - 1852. Approximately 50 stations were built for this purpose or were erected on existing buildings, such as the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris. In Alsace, the telegraph was no longer used since the train and electric telegraphy were put into operation in 1852. In the The only remaining tower of the former telegraph Chappe of Saverne, the workings can be viewed. The tower museum is run by a team of volunteers. The museum can be visited Tuesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Further information at: tourchappe.fr

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3.99 km

View of the ruins of Petit Geroldseck

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View of the ruins of the castle of Little Geroldseck

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4.24 km

Brotsch Tower

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The 18-meter-high red sandstone observation tower was built in 1897 for the 25th anniversary of the Club du Vosges. In the clearing around the tower there are several benches and two shelters.

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4.72 km

Rocher JL Huck

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Protruding rock that offers a beautiful view and is dedicated to the longtime president of the 'club vosgien'.
There is not a rest bench here, but a nice "Sitzfels".

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4.93 km

Little Krappenfels

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From there, for a change, you don't see the Rhine Valley but Lorraine. Unfortunately, the view has grown in the meantime.

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6.60 km

Brotsch Cave

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The 'Grotte du Brotsch' is the largest natural cave in the Northern Vosges.
Also popular with climbers, which is evident not only from the steel eyelets, but also from the residue of magnesia ...

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8.45 km

6.07 km

333 m

195 m

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10.3 km

4.13 km

385 m

246 m

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