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Grand Arnsbourg Castle – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Great Arnsburg castle

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Grand Arnsbourg Castle – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Great Arnsburg castle

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4.7

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Grand Arnsbourg Castle – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Great Arnsburg castle

07:59

26.1km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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2.84 km

Grand Arnsbourg Castle

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The castle ruins are about five kilometers west of Niederbronn-les-Bains, on a mountain spur above the Zinsel du Nord valley, on the GR 53 long-distance footpath, at an altitude of …

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6.31 km

Wasenkoepfel Observation Tower

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In the old days, when the trees were smaller, there was probably a nice view here. Today, we only see the tops of the trees.
Nevertheless, it is a beautiful …

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10.1 km

Beautiful information hut

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Additionally, there's now a brand-new shelter. Hopefully, it stays this nice and clean for as long as possible.

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10.1 km

Wasenbourg was once a mighty castle (see link) of which only thick walls remain. The windows on the first floor of the palace are particularly worth seeing.

Information about the castle:
burgenwelt.org/frankreich/wasen/object.php

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10.3 km

The Fairy Garden

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The fairy garden is a mythical attraction. In winter you can't see much.

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10.4 km

Rock-Cut Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord

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Hiking on the Red Bar.

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10.9 km

Cup-marked stones

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Bowl-shaped cavities are found here in some large blocks of sandstone.
There are several theories about their formation: Prehistorians believe they were man-made and used for ritual sacrifice. Geologists consider them to be the result of erosion.

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11.7 km

Witches' square

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Dance of the Witches

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14.1 km

Col de l'Ungerthal

Mountain Pass

15.3 km

Grunschaft

Mountain Pass

18.3 km

Étang Klein

Lake

26.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

7.78 km

2.68 km

407 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

8.25 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Grand Arnsbourg Castle – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Great Arnsburg castle

Grand Arnsbourg Castle

Wasenkoepfel Observation Tower

Beautiful information hut

Wasenbourg Castle

The Fairy Garden

Rock-Cut Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord

Cup-marked stones

Witches' square

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