In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationUpper Rhine / Colmar
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions90.27 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇩🇪German🇬🇧English
In a few words
A multi-day hiking trip in medieval Alsace: a loop starting from Turckheim between Vosges mountains, vineyards, high-altitude lakes and historic villages.
This multi-day hiking trip in Alsace starts in Turckheim and takes you through the Alsatian Vosges mountains, the vineyard foothills, and medieval villages. The route crosses mid-mountain landscapes shaped by forests, agriculture, and livestock farming, before reaching the vineyards and historic towns of the Alsace Wine Route.
The hike follows long-distance trails and forest paths, with notable passages including the Collet du Linge, the Lac Noir and Lac Blanc, the Tête des Faux, and the Brézouard. A visit to the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle is included in the route and provides insight into the medieval history of Alsace.
This guided trip is designed for regular hikers wishing to discover the more rural and mountainous interior of Alsace through an organized hike, without carrying their own gear, and with comfortable accommodation each night. It offers a gradual and balanced approach to the region, encompassing unspoiled landscapes, built heritage, and local customs.
The highlights
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A 6-day circular hiking tour, starting and ending in Turckheim.
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Route through the Alsatian Vosges: high-altitude lakes, ridges, foothills, medieval villages.
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Heritage integrated into the walk, with a visit to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 17 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 492 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 6 to 15 people
Languages spoken:
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German
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English
Supervisor
Supervisor
You will be accompanied by a qualified mountain guide who is passionate about the region.
Program
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Arrival: Turckheim
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
- Arrival at Turckheim at your leisure in the afternoon.
- Arrival by train is possible (3 hours from Paris): the station is located approximately 300 m from the hotel.
- Arrival from 4pm and free time to explore the village.
Overnight stay in a hotel in the village.
Day 1 -
Stage 1: Turckheim - Orbey
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
(Labaroche – Collet du Linge)
- Meet your guide after breakfast. Departure on foot from the village.
- Gradual start: you leave the vineyard to reach the mid-mountains via the GR®5 variant and forest paths.
- Passing through the Collet du Linge, a landmark and place of remembrance, before arriving on the Orbey plateau.
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
Dinner with your tour guide.
Overnight stay with half-board.
Day 2 -
Stage 2: Orbey - Le Bonhomme
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
(Black Lake – White Lake – Tête des Faux)
- "Vosges" day: high-altitude forests, glacial lakes and more pronounced relief.
- The Lac Noir / Lac Blanc duo offers contrasting atmospheres on the same crossing before rejoining the GR®5.
- Passing through Tête des Faux adds a historical dimension, then the descent leads towards Le Bonhomme .
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
Dinner with your tour guide.
Overnight stay with half-board.
Day 3 -
Stage 3: Le Bonhomme - Thannenkirch
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
(Col de la Bagenelle – Brézouard – Taennchel)
- A ridge stage on the GR®5, with open sections alternating between forests, stubble fields and clearings.
- The Bagenelle pass structures the crossing; the Brézouard serves as a high point and landmark; the Taennchel introduces an older dimension of the settlement of the massif.
- Switch to the Alsatian side and arrival in Thannenkirch , a hillside village overlooking the plain.
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
Dinner with your tour guide.
Overnight stay with half-board.
Day 4 -
Stage 4: Thannenkirch - Châtenois
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
(Haut-Koenigsbourg – visit)
- Ascent to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle via forest paths.
- Self-guided tour included in the day: reading about the evolution of the site, from the first medieval castrum to the current state, through nearly nine centuries of history.
- Descent towards the wine-growing foothills and arrival in Châtenois .
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
Dinner with your tour guide.
Overnight stay with half-board.
Day 5 -
Stage 5: Châtenois - Riquewihr (Ribeauvillé)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 16 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
(Ribeauvillé)
- A day of walking in the Alsatian foothills: vineyards, hillsides, crossings of villages and more rolling sections.
- Passing through Ribeauvillé adds a heritage dimension to the heart of the stage.
- Arrival in Riquewihr , a fortified village in the Alsatian vineyards.
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
Dinner with your tour guide.
Overnight stay with half-board.
Day 6 -
Stage 6: Riquewihr - Turckheim (Kaysersberg)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 250 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
(Kaysersberg)
- Last day, gentler: vineyard paths and connections between villages.
- Passing through Kaysersberg , another heritage stop on the route.
- Return to Turckheim and consistent closure of the loop, without transfer.
Picnic lunch (bring your own).
End of stay in Turckheim.
Day 7
Note
Dear friends and travelers in Alsace, let your guide lead the way; they will help you fall in love with this beautiful region! The program is adapted to the weather and the season, and the information provided is for guidance only. We adhere to it most of the time. However, it is possible that situations beyond our control may require changes to the order or itinerary (weather, safety, etc.). In such cases, we will take the necessary steps to ensure you enjoy your stay to the fullest in the best possible conditions.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
Access
Departure
Turckheim, France
Day 1
: 16h00
End of stay
Turckheim, France
Day 7
- 16h00
Go to the starting point
Take the train toTurckheim
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Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation and full board (except for the first day in B&B)
- 6 takeaway meal baskets
- supervision by a qualified Mountain Guide
- Visiting the Haut Koenigsberg castle
- luggage transport
- organization and booking fees.
The price does not include
- Dinner on the first day
- Entry to the Linen Museum (€7 payable on site - the visit lasts approximately 30 to 50 minutes)
- Travel insurance
Options
- Extra night - Double room - B&B : CHF96.05 / person
- Extra night - Single room - B&B : CHF132.65 / person
- Single room supplement during stay : CHF251.57 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
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