Embark on a journey to discover the hidden treasures of Centre-Alsace through breathtaking hikes! Get ready to be surprised by stunning landscapes and unexpected encounters. Join us for a week filled with emotions and unforgettable discoveries.
Centre-Alsace: What incredible surprises await you on this week’s hikes?
Hikes with Vosges Trotters Sélestat
Wednesday, May 15 – Col des Bagenelles and Roche du coq de Bruyère
Join a 10 km hike with a 400 m elevation gain at Col des Bagenelles. You will discover the magnificent Roche du coq de Bruyère as well as the Tree of Liberty. Meeting at 1 PM at the Match carpool parking in Sélestat or at 1:45 PM at Col des Bagenelles (carpool contribution: €4).
Thursday, May 16 – Ribeauvillé and Rochers Saint-Jacques
Explore the surroundings of Ribeauvillé on a 16 km hike with a 600 m elevation gain. You will admire the Rochers Saint-Jacques and the Bilstein. Packed lunch. Meeting at 9 AM at the Match carpool parking in Sélestat or at 9:30 AM at Hohlegasse parking in Ribeauvillé.
Sunday, May 19 – Salm and Coucou Pond
Discover Salm on a 20 km hike with a 600 m elevation gain. You will explore Coucou Pond, Salm Castle, the Hanging Cat Rock, Haute Loge, Bipierre Chapel, and the Maxe Marsh. Packed lunch. Departure at 8:30 AM from the Match carpool parking in Sélestat or 9:30 AM in Salm.
Tuesday, May 21 – Villé Valley and Lilaveronica Garden
Join a stroll through the Villé Valley while visiting the military cemetery, the Lilaveronica garden with its “Biodiversity in the Open Air” exhibition, then head towards Saint-Maurice, Hohwarth and return to Thanvillé. Departure at 1:30 PM from Match Sélestat parking (carpool) or at 1:50 PM from Thanvillé church parking.
Hikes with Club Vosgien Sélestat Haut-Koenigsbourg
Thursday, May 17 – Haut-Koenigsbourg Massif
Enjoy an outing suitable for seniors around the Haut-Koenigsbourg Massif starting from Schaflaeger. An 8 km hike with a maximum elevation gain of 175 m and no particular difficulties. Meeting at the parking lot of Remparts (Tennis club) in Sélestat at 1:30 PM for carpooling (contribution €1) to Schaflaeger restaurant. Guide of the day: Jean Fuchs.
Sunday, May 19 – Rosheim and Dry Lawns
Good walkers will have the opportunity to enjoy a day-long balcony hike around Rosheim. The 15 km circuit with a positive elevation gain of 300 m will take you through Rosenwiller, the dry lawns by the vineyard, the Jewish cemetery and Bischenberg. Meals and drinks from home. Meeting at 9 AM at Remparts parking for carpooling to the Auchan supermarket parking in Rosheim (contribution: €4). Guide of the day: Dominique Leopold.
Hikes with Arcal
Thursday, May 17 – Col du Kreuzweg and Le Hohwald
Join Arcal for a 10 km hike with a 250 m elevation gain. Departure from Col du Kreuzweg and circuit via the Hirra path, Col de Bellevue, descending towards Le Hohwald and returning by climbing back to Col du Kreuzweg. Meeting at 1:30 PM at the Match Sélestat carpool parking or at the starting point. For more information: Baudouin Traband.
Hike with Club Vosgien de Villé and its valleys
Thursday, May 16 – Villé Valley and Wild Plants
The Club Vosgien de Villé and its valleys invites you to discover the fauna, flora, and particularly edible and aromatic wild plants of the Villé Valley during a hike. Meeting at 1:30 PM at the train station square in Villé. Guide of the day: Jean-Claude Naas.
