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Niederbronn-les-Bains – Philippsbourg / Baerenthal loop from Mertzwiller

Niederbronn-les-Bains – Philippsbourg / Baerenthal loop from Mertzwiller

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Niederbronn-les-Bains – Philippsbourg / Baerenthal loop from Mertzwiller

03:13

66.2km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.8 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Niederbronn-les-Bains

Highlight • Other

The spa resort of Niederbronn-les-Bains is peacefully located in the heart of the Northern Vosges regional natural park. This green city is classified as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO. It holds the “green station” label, obtained thanks to its connection between nature, history and gastronomy.

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12.5 km

Saint John Protestant Church

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Niederbronn-les-Bains (Bad Niederbronn) is a commune of 4355 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2015) in the department of Bas-Rhin in the region of Grand Est (until 2015 Alsace) in France. The town is part of the Regional Natural Park of Northern Vosges
Niederbronn-les-Bains has two mineral springs, the source romaine and the source celtique. They mainly help with rheumatic and degenerative diseases. Even today, tourism and swimming are the focus of the economy of Niederbronn-les-Bains. There is also a casino.

Niederbronn-les-Bains is home to the archaeological museum of the Northern Vosges.

On the war cemetery Niederbronns rest 15,472 fallen, to 95% German soldiers, but also soldiers of other nations and civilians.

In 1993, the youth center Center Albert Schweitzer was founded to arrange German-French meetings.

Excursion destinations in the area are the castle ruin Wasenburg and the observation tower on the Great Winterberg.

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12.8 km

Hôtel du Parc - Wellness & Spa

Highlight • Rest Area

Discover Alsace from a different perspective with the special "Alsatian Discovery" offer from the 3-star Hôtel du Parc Wellness & Spa for 2 nights. Located in Alsace in the heart of the spa town of Niederbronn-les-Bains, the hotel offers a pleasant stay and a moment of well-being in an unmissable setting. Find all the information here: tinyurl.com/yn4unabh.

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13.1 km

Niederbronn-les-Bains

Highlight • Settlement

Niederbronn-les-Bains is one of the leading towns for outdoor activities in the Northern Vosges Mountains. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails crisscross the town. Nearby are several points of interest, such as Wasenbourg Castle and the Grand Winterberg, the highest peak in the Vosges massif. And for those who enjoy longer trips, several hotels and a campsite are available in the town, all within a charming natural and historical setting.

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18.7 km

Pottaschkopf

Peak

19.3 km

Pottaschkopf pass

Mountain Pass

20.1 km

Liese pass

Mountain Pass

20.1 km

Col de la Liese via Col du Riesthal. 3km in a row at ±10%.

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ascent from this direction prohibited on Sundays and public holidays. Watch out for the descent...Road ± bumpy. Gravel and sand the day after showers, see a few rare large sandstone stones from the Vosges.

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26.8 km

Die Rettung auf der langen Tour

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I enjoyed a delicious baguette and a pain au chocolate here on my tour. Not world-record-worthy, but good and inexpensive. Open for lunch.

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26.9 km

Philippsbourg / Baerenthal

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a beautiful route with little traffic, although there are a few trucks.

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32.9 km

Fischerthalweiher

Lake

33.2 km

Baerenthal pond

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Baerenthal Pond, also known as Baerenthal Lake or Schmalenthal Pond. It is a magnificent natural lake located in the municipality of Baerenthal. Surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills, the lake offers a serene setting.

The Etang de Baerenthal is nestled in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges, which makes it a popular destination.

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66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.2 km

4.85 km

3.82 km

2.30 km

831 m

191 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

11.1 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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18°C

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Niederbronn-les-Bains – Philippsbourg / Baerenthal loop from Mertzwiller

Niederbronn-les-Bains

Saint John Protestant Church

Hôtel du Parc - Wellness & Spa

Niederbronn-les-Bains

Col de la Liese via Col du Riesthal. 3km in a row at ±10%.

Die Rettung auf der langen Tour

Philippsbourg / Baerenthal

Baerenthal pond

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