Buckelstein – Grand Arnsbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

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Buckelstein – Grand Arnsbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

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Buckelstein – Grand Arnsbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

05:13

17.3km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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317 m

Kloster Oberbronn der "Schwestern vom Göttlichen Erlöser" (Oberbronn's Kloster)

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In 1849, Elisabeth Eppinger, Mother Alphonse Maria, founded a religious order in her hometown of Bad Niederbronn in Alsace, the "Sisters of the Divine Redeemer".
From the beginning, their main …

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634 m

Aufstieg zum Buckelstein

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From Oberbronn, it goes steeply, partly over stairs, up to the viewpoint on the Buckelstein.

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663 m

Buckelstein

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The climb from Oberbronn is quite steep and rugged but accessible for beginners.

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1.99 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.
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3.42 km

Col de l'Ungerthal Refuge and Picnic Area

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Access to the Ungerthal Pass is relatively challenging, with some very steep sections. However, once you reach this forest pass, you'll find an open, unguarded mountain hut and a picnic area. Ideal for a stopover or a refreshing break.

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4.05 km

Col du Holdereck

Mountain Pass

4.56 km

Grunschaft

Mountain Pass

5.46 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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15.9 km

Jüdischer Friedhof Oberbronn

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The Jewish cemetery in Oberbronn was established in the 17th century.

The Jewish cemetery is located on the Rue des Fontaines, the road to Zinswiller, about 200 meters after leaving Oberbronn.

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16.4 km

Storks of Oberbronn 🇨🇵

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🪺In Oberbronn 🇨🇵there is a very special highlight: there are numerous stork nests in the village. We have never seen so many storks at once. It is exciting to watch …

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.27 km

1.53 km

258 m

Surfaces

9.19 km

3.51 km

2.33 km

1.33 km

789 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

47 %

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Comments

November 24, 2024,Boucle Tour d'observation – Château du Grand Arnsbourg au départ de Oberbronn

Beautiful hike and quite physical. On the other hand, it's a shame that the centers of interest are all at the beginning of the route, because the end was a little too monotonous with many forest trails.

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