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This holiday follows the central part of the renowned Route du Vin (Wine Road), where practically
every colourful village has its own vineyard and ruined castle. There are countless opportunities to
taste wines along the way. The Alsatian vignerons are so proud of what they produce that they will
insist you sample their whole range, while everyone enjoys a good chat. We find them really
hospitable and charming.
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The villages are spick-and-span and temptingly photogenic. Geraniums spill from window boxes and
balconies, and the half-timbered buildings can be plastered in pastel colours, bright blue, apricot or
red.
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Sample walking route notes: Walking in Alsace, France
Headwater Holidays, The Old School House, Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LE.
Tel: 01606 720199 Email: [email protected] Web: www.headwater.com
Sample walking route notes: Walking in Alsace, France
General Information
We have prepared Notes for each day of your holiday on which
you move on. Each one begins with an overview of the walk,
along with advice on lunch options, and then describes the route
in detail.
Please note that the numbering of the days in these Notes refers
to the standard itinerary as shown in the Brochure.
Lunch
You will need to set your GPS to:
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Please note that the diagrams are just a visual aid and are not
intended as a substitute for the published maps provided. Here
is a key to the symbols used:
Food / drink shop
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Restaurant
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Bank / ATM
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Location Format=UTM UPS and Map Datum=WGS84
The unit should give a reading such as:
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Maps
We supply the IGN maps 3718 OT ‘Colmar /
Kaysersberg’ and 3717 ET ‘Sélestat / Ribeauvillé’, which are of
the usual excellent IGN standard. Remember that the scale is
1:25,000, so if you are estimating distances it is 4cm=1km or
1cm=250m. Footpaths are marked on the map by a solid red
line. However, as with all of our holidays, the Route Notes are
detailed and our aim is that the walks can be done using them
alone.
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Finding Your Way
GPS.
We know that many keen walkers now have
handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) units. If you have
one, by all means take it. The newer editions of IGN maps are
divided up by a blue grid into one kilometre squares. The
gridlines are identified at the map edge by blue italic numbers,
eg 4761.
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There are often benches for resting and admiring the views, and
nearly every village here has at least one auberge or gasthof or
winstub, so finding a tasty, filling lunch and a long cool drink is
seldom a problem.
Pedometer
If you are used to using a pedometer, by all
means bring it. Distances should agree with your pedometer
readings if you have set it correctly for walking on the flat. But,
because of climbs and descents, our distances (and your
pedometer readings) are often greater than actual kilometres
walked - which, admittedly, makes us all feel good! The
walking times given in these Route Notes and on signposts you
will come across provide a general indication only and do not
include stops for rests, looking at flowers, photography etc.
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The Walking
The first four digits indicate the gridline and the final three show
the number of metres which you are to the east or north of that
line.
Discrepancies
Things change; routes alter, new paths are cleared, signs fall
down . . . If you find any major errors in our Route Notes please
let us know on your post-holiday Questionnaire so that we can
update them.
Wine tasting
Hotel
Surfaces
We have used the convention:
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Waymarkings The paths you take are easy to follow with
excellent signposting, and using them in conjunction with these
Route Notes ensures there is no chance of getting lost. Unless
specifically mentioned, it is not necessary to look for
waymarkings.
Compass
A compass is not essential, but we know that
many guests are used to carrying one.
Path
Generally narrow, for walking or
cycling only, and inaccessible to
vehicles
Track
Unsurfaced, of vehicle width but
suitable only for tractors or 4 x 4s
Lane
Surfaced but fairly narrow
Road
Surfaced with tarmac or concrete
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Sample walking route notes: Walking in Alsace, France
General Information
Equipment
The Heat
We always recommend walking boots – in particular we advise
against walking sandals, as in some places it is loose and stony
underfoot, and there may be sharp stones and tree roots sticking
up.
A word of caution - when it’s hot, serious walking should be
started early. Don’t forget a sun hat, suncream and remember to
take plenty of water with you. Our minimum recommendation is
1.5 litres per person per day. Please refer to the ‘All you need to
know A-Z Guide’.
Details of the places where you stay, and those written in
capitals, are in the Hotels and Places section of the Alsace
Regional Booklet. Here you will also find ideas for things to do
and places to visit on your Stay Put days.
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It is a good idea to take a telescopic walking pole or poles,
which you can buy in outdoor shops. These are becoming
increasingly popular, and can be collapsed and fastened to the
outside of a rucksack when not needed. A pair of walking poles
is particularly useful on descents and/or at the end of a long day,
when they can be used to take the strain off your knees.
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Weather can always be changeable, though as these walks are
not at a particularly high level a sudden change of weather
should bring only discomfort rather than any danger. Be aware
that the temperature can drop suddenly, especially if it starts
raining so don’t forget your waterproofs. It may be worth asking
the hotelier before you set off if there have been any weather
warnings.
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Also, we find it convenient to carry maps and Notes in a
transparent, waterproof map holder which hangs round the neck
or over the shoulder.
There are many rules of walking safely - here are five:
Plan your walk in advance, making sure that you
have map, Notes etc
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Check your equipment in advance – boots,
clothing, suncream, water etc
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Let the hotel know where you are going, and if
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In case of accident, the emergency phone
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Day 1
Arrival
We meet you at Strasbourg train station for the one hour journey
to your Hotel in the village of Châtenois.
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Day 2
Turckheim to Kaysersberg
9.8km / 3hr 5min
Introduction
This morning we give you a lift to the start of your walk in
Turckheim (about a 40 min drive). Today’s opening walk is a
super introduction to the delightful villages of Alsace, taking in
Turckheim, Niedermorschwihr, Katzenthal and Ammerschwihr
before arriving at your hotel in Kaysersberg.
The walk starts from the Place de la Republique in Turckheim.
There is a leaflet available from the Tourist Office for a selfguided wander to discover the architectural heritage of this
splendid little town.
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Today you need map IGN 3718 OT Colmar / Kaysersberg.
There are cafés in Turckheim, and several shops for picnic
supplies.
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At this junction take the second left, marked with a blue
diagonal ‘X’ - this is not the public motor road. At the crest by
the cross there is a lovely view of the village of
NIEDERMORSCHWIHR nestling in the folds of the vineyards.
Continue on down, now following the yellow triangles. Be sure
to walk round this super village and admire the oriel windows.
To leave, go to the lower end of the Rue Trois Epis and turn
downhill by Vigneron Bernard Weinzorn still following yellow
triangles. At the bottom turn right and then at the end of the
houses go left up a surfaced road into the vineyards. This path
winds round the contours of a vine-clad hill, giving excellent
views of local villages, COLMAR, and (on a clear day) the
Black Forest. From here Colmar may look just a modern city,
but the picturesque old town in its centre is well worth a visit.
Continue on this path into Katzenthal.
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Bear right and then left past the Caveau Turenne Restaurant
(closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). At the end of this street
turn right and leave through the Porte du Brand Oltor, a 14C
gate. At the road turn left and curve round the bend for 50m.
Pass the shrine and turn right up the next path following the
yellow triangle signs. On arriving at a road follow this to the
right for 100m before branching left up a stony track through the
vines. Bear right and then left on up to the road. There is an
interesting information board here with welcome rocks to sit on.
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Enter Turckheim through the arched gateway which leads into
the town. When you have finished looking around, you leave by
walking between the church and A Meyer et Fils Wine
Merchants.
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Once in the village turn right, go downhill and turn left at the
church. At the junction go right into Rue D’Ammerschwihr and
then left into an alleyway, turn right at the top of the stone steps.
Go up into the vineyards again following the path marked with
yellow triangles. After about a kilometre on the descent into
AMMERSCHWIHR go acute left following the yellow
triangles, then after 200m turn right.
Walk down into the village. Although Ammerschwihr was
largely destroyed by fire following the bombings of WWII, it
has retained some interesting old buildings.
To leave Ammerschwihr go all the way up the Grande Rue. At
the Place des Jeux, go right and then immediately left. At the
Tour des Bourgeouis (1534) bear left and continue in the shade
of the trees past Mandres et Fils to the T-junction. Turn right
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Day 2
Turckheim to Kaysersberg
signed ‘Kaysersberg’ following the blue spots. The path winds
along the contours through vineyards and woodland, with the
villages of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim down on the right. After
just over a kilometre take the split in the track leading
downwards to Kaysersberg, following the blue ‘X’s and spots
through the shady trees.
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After emerging onto the N415 bear left and then right over the
bridge. The Wolfgang Chapelle is perched up on a rock to the
left. Now take any of the left turns into the centre of
KAYSERSBERG. Much of this interesting village lies along
the length of the main street, between the Hôtel de Ville and your
exit from the village by the Rue de la Flieh.
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Hôtel Constantin is situated off the main street along Rue de la
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The Regional Booklet suggests things to see and do on your Stay
Put day at Kaysersberg.
You will notice the ruins of the 13C castle above the village and,
if you are feeling energetic, it is but a short climb. To go up to
it, cross the Hôtel de Ville square and go under a porchway.
Follow the blue ‘X’ waymarks up the steps to the ruins from
where there is a fine view of the town and surrounding
countryside. It is even better if you climb the 112 steps of the
tower’s spiral staircase.
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It’s very easy to visit COLMAR by bus - it has a beautiful old
town in the centre. The timetable and directions to the bus stop
(which is nearby) are available from the Tourist Office.
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Day 4
Kaysersberg to Riquewihr
10.4km / 3hr 20min
Introduction
The great majority of today’s walk is through contrasting
woodland - wide tracks through light and airy broad-leaved
forest and narrow paths through pine woods. There’s a steady
climb to the Alexis Chapelle - take your time.
St-Alexis
Chapelle
Today you again need map IGN 3718 OT Colmar / Kaysersberg.
You can picnic today; the alternative is the auberge near to the
Alexis Chapelle, open every day but Fridays.
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Forêt Communale
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Kaysersberg to St-Alexis Chapelle
5.3km / 1hr 50min
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After a further 200m bear right onto a very narrow path into the
trees, again marked ‘St Alexis’. Take care - this path is easily
missed as it leads off a left-hand bend in the track and is almost
overgrown. Carry on upwards and cross another track to steps
still waymarked with a yellow dot. Again carry on up and after
a dog-leg left you emerge onto a broad stony track. Turn left
and after 100m you reach both the Chapelle St Alexis (on map)
and an auberge.
We’ve been told by previous Headwater walkers that this is a
pleasant little auberge - open every day except Friday, all season
from 1200 to 2000 (although they have been known to stop
serving at around 1345). You can get a drink, snack or
something more substantial. The restaurant is very busy with the
locals, so it’s worth making a booking at the weekends.
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Continue on the broad forest track for a kilometre. When the
track hairpins left, bear off right into the woods onto a narrower
path, also signed ‘St Alexis’. This is a steepish path through the
pines with a stream on the left. After 400m you emerge onto a
broad stony track and continue upwards. At the next junction
bear left following the yellow spot waymarks - there is a shaded
seat here.
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To leave Kaysersberg go to the top of the main street, passing
the Albert Schweizer Museum on your left. Follow the Rue de
la Flieh, keeping the main part of the Hôtel des Remparts on
your left. Follow the yellow spot waymarking for St Alexis and
Riquewihr. Ignore the road on the left going across a stream and
go uphill. After 700m bear left at a junction signed ‘St Alexis’.
The houses are now left behind as you begin to enter wooded
areas. There are fir, beech, chestnut, oak and fruit trees. After a
steady climb of 1.5km the path splits; take the left branch to St
Alexis (Variant Piétons).
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St-Alexis Chapelle to Riquewihr
5.1km / 1hr 30min
From the auberge retrace your steps a short way and continue on
upwards bearing left signed ‘Riquewihr’ and following blue
‘X’s. At the next fork go right along the Chemin de la Place
Verte - Riquewihr is shown as being an hour from here. The
path undulates gently through pine scented forest. After a
kilometre branch left following the yellow spots and on meeting
a wider track carry on right and then after 60m branch left down
a narrow path through the woods.
From here keep following the yellow spots for approximately
2.5km, descending steadily through the woods until you arrive at
a road. Cross this to continue in the same direction towards
Riquewihr. At the next road go straight on and through the
arched gateway into RIQUEWIHR. Follow the cobbled main
street down to the Hôtel au Cerf on the right, where you turn left
down a narrow side street to the Hôtel á l’Oriel.
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Day 5
At Riquewihr
The Regional Booklet suggests things to see and do on your Stay
Put day at Riquewihr.
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Vineyards’ Riquewihr is another
popular location on the wine route, and an important wine
growing centre. Its two Grand Crus are ‘Sporen’ and
‘Schoenenbourg’.
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For something a little different visit the Torture Museum situated
in the Thieves Tower. It opens daily (1030-1300 and 14001800) and entry costs 2.50€. If visiting both a combined ticket
costs 4€.
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As you go through the impressive 15C Porte Supérieure, the
cafés and restaurants in the main street, Rue du Général de
Gaulle, are a great place to stop for refreshments, admire the
architecture and soak up the atmosphere. There are two local
museums which are worth a visit. The Local History Museum,
the Dolder Museum, is currently closed for renovation but is
expected to re-open over the summer. Opening times will then
be every day in July and August from 1330 to 1800; Saturdays,
Sundays and Public Holidays only in May, June and September.
Entry costs 2.50€.
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Day 6
Riquewihr to Bergheim
10.0km / 3hr
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Your walk today takes you through the heart of medieval
Alsace; vineyards and the magnificent villages of Hunawihr and
Ribeauvillé. Underfoot it alternates between tiny roads and
stony tracks.
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For lunch we suggest Ribeauvillé, where there is a good choice
of restaurants and shops. From that point on the route is exposed
and there is little shade, so make sure you have plenty of water.
Today you still need map IGN 3718 OT Colmar / Kaysersberg.
Riquewihr to Ribeauvillé
4.7km / 1hr 25min
From the Hotel follow the cobbled street uphill leading north out
of the village through the fortified gate (Dolder). After 100m
fork right signed ‘Château de Reichenstein’. This road climbs
gently between the vines. After a further 500m, at the road
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junction, turn right over the stream and continue on up until you
reach another junction. Here go left, signed ‘Hunawihr /
Ribeauvillé’. This quiet and shady road climbs through orchards
and mixed woodland.
As it emerges into the open vineyards it becomes part of the
Sentier Viticole des Grands Crus, and there is a splendid view of
the steeple of Hunawihr church and part of Ribeauvillé over the
fold in the hills. The road now descends steadily into the village
of HUNAWIHR, where you turn right.
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The combined Catholic/Protestant church, with its fortified
graveyard, is well worth a visit, while Winstub Suzel nearby
offers a refreshing drink. Some distance down the hill, outside
the walls of the village, is the first stork re-introduction centre,
along with the butterfly centre (open 1000-1230 and 1400-1800
in May and September; 1000-1800 in June; 1000-1830 in July
and August).
To leave the village, go along the Rue de Nord which is on the
opposite side of the village to the church. Now take Rue
Kuhlmann which leads off it and is signed ‘Ribeauvillé’. It is
about 1.6km through the vineyards to this village. Just before
you arrive you can see the three ruined châteaux of Haut
Ribeaupierre, St Ulrich, and Girsberg standing up on the hill to
the left. There is a covered picnic seat on the left here.
On reaching RIBEAUVILLÉ go straight across the road to Rue
de la Marne and bear left. Cross the bridge to Rue de la
Fontaine. Turn right at the end of Rue de la Fontaine to find
plenty of good restaurants, cafés and shops.
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Day 6
Riquewihr to Bergheim
Ribeauvillé to Bergheim
5.3km / 1hr 35min
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At the main road turn right and then left towards the centre of
Bergheim and go through a large stone archway. Continue for
200m along the cobbled road and go straight over the small
crossroads with the Co-op on the right. You pass a fountain on
the left and then the Hôtel Chez Norbet is on your right.
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On reaching the D42 turn left over the bridge and immediately
right keeping the house to your left and the stream to your right.
Follow this track by the stream, crossing straight over a road by
the builders merchants(!) A track joins from the left - after a
further 50m turn left at a sign ‘Par les Vignobles’. You now
descend gently through the vines for 900m to BERGHEIM.
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To leave the village, go all the way down the Grande Rue to
where it meets the Route Bergheim at a large stone cross. Turn
left here and after 150m veer slightly left and immediately right
up a small road marked with red and white rectangles. After
400m go left and then right, signed ‘Reichenberg
Château’ (private). NB This sign may be hidden by the hedge
and is underneath a sign ‘Sentier Viticole / Schlusselstein’.
Follow this track through the vines for 2km. There are excellent
views east across the plain and a solitary but very welcome
shady tree.
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Day 8
Bergheim to Châtenois
11.5km / 3hr 40min
Introduction
The final day’s walk takes you through the typically Alsatian
villages of Rodern, St Hippolyte, Orschwiller and Kintzheim.
There is plenty of time to explore and to visit the Château de
Kintzheim to watch a Falconry display.
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usual, we prefer to take a picnic, as there are so many spots with
beautiful views at which to stop for a nibble.
Bergheim to St Hippolyte
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To leave Bergheim go back up the main street and through the
stone archway. At the mini-roundabout turn right signed ‘St
Hippolyte’. Pass the stone cross on your left and continue for
another 100m to a stone altar by the side of the road - there are
signs for the German Cemetery. Continue on up the road - this
gives panoramic views to the right. At the crest of the hill you
can see HAUT KOENIGSBOURG CHÂTEAU perched high on
the hills to the left.
Orschwiller
St-Hippolyte
Back at the junction, follow the stony track - the village of
Rorschwihr is down to the right. After 250m branch off right
still following the yellow spots. At the hamlet go straight ahead
keeping the houses on your right. After 150m bear left and
climb gently through the vines. The track now flattens off and
enters the trees.
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At the crossing of the tracks curve round right, now following
blue diagonal ‘X’s. You descend steadily for 1.2km through
mixed woodland into the village of Rodern, which is known as a
cradle of Pinot Noir and has a Grand Cru vineyard.
In the village turn right at the T junction and then left at the
Mairie to the church. You leave the village and enter the
vineyards. At the foot of the hil turn left and then immediately
right following the blue diagonal ‘X’s. The road eventually
becomes a track through vineyards. A view of the rolling
landscape opens up with the church tower of St Hippolyte
appearing over the next crest. At the bottom of the hill bear left
and then sharp right.
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You reach a junction where you could turn left for about
500m to visit a German Military Cemetery. Here, facing
towards home, are the graves of German soldiers killed
during the fierce battles at the end of 1944. From the
cross at the top there are fine views all around, notably of
the Vosges and the town of Sélestat.
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Continue into St Hippolyte. You arrive at a T-junction with the
Hôtel le Parc on your left. Turn right down into the village - on
your right there is a park with fountain and picnic areas. Turn
left at the main road and after 150m turn left at Rue de la
Montée. This brings you to Place de l’Hôtel de Ville with its
pretty fountain bedecked with flowers.
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Day 8
Bergheim to Châtenois
The village, surrounded by ramparts, was founded by Fulrad
(Archchaplain to Charlemagne) in the 8C. It is also noted for its
red Pinot Noir. The attractive fountain is dated 1555 while the
Gothic church is of the 14C and 15C.
St Hippolyte to Châtenois
5.8km / 1hr 55min
Look back for lovely views of Orschwiller and its church
steeple - Kintzheim is ahead. The track takes you through the
woods and eventually under a footbridge. Just past a wire
netting enclosure either:
Go left through the vines. On meeting the road turn left past
houses, then turn right onto the main road beside a gîte. Or,
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Carry straight on down into the village - the stony track
becomes a surfaced road. Turn left along the main road to
the church and left up the main street (cafés and restaurants
here). This route rejoins the previous one by the large sign
for the Volerie des Aigles.
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We take you to Strasbourg train station in time for the journey
home.
If you wish to stop to see the Falconry display at the
Château de Kintzheim ruins enter here (only open
afternoons outside 14th July—20th August; display
times vary through the season).
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Just before the church there is a viewpoint on the right with seats
which offers excellent views and is a good picnic spot. Descend
past the church with the Mairie on the left. Go straight ahead
with the post box on the right. Down this street is a small local
history museum next to the boulangerie - the museum is only
open when the shop is. Follow the footpath signs into the
vineyards and after 700m turn left at the junction and almost
immediately right.
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To leave go up from the fountain and continue keeping the tall,
thin blue house on your left. Bear left into Ruelle du Toerel
where there is a large footpath sign. At the top of the steps turn
right and at the stone cross turn left (blue triangle waymarkings).
After 350m bear right to follow yellow and white rectangle
signs. Continue for 900m to Orschwiller.
Your walk continues northwards following the surfaced track to
the right of the information board for 1.8km to CHÂTENOIS.
You enter the village by the church with its multi-coloured spire
and four ‘pepperpot’ turrets. Go down to the main road, turn left
and continue through the village until you reach the Hôtel
Beysang.
Headwater Holidays, The Old School House, Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LE.
Tel: 01606 720199 Email: [email protected] Web: www.headwater.com