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Discover the best hikes around Wingen and explore the region's picturesque trails.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Wingen
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Salztrippler Tour – circular hiking trail Rumbach
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
12 km
3:25 h
385 m
385 m
Rumbach parking lot 'In den Heuwiesen' at the Generations Park – Fountain at the Fischbach cycle path – Brauntal nature reserve – Rückkorbfels – shelter – Kuhnenkopf – Wegelnburg castle ruins – Kaiser Wilhelm rock – Zeppelin slope – Söller glider airfield – Rumbach 'parking lot at the Generations Park'
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
Vosges Crossing_Stage 01 - Wissembourg-Nothweiler_TR
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
20.1 km
6:00 h
740 m
630 m
Start of the long-distance hike Vosges Crossing in Wissembourg with its picturesque old town and the first beautiful views into the Northern Vosges.
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
4-castle route discovery tour from Ferme Gimbelhof (extended)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
11.6 km
3:32 h
460 m
468 m
The classic in the southern Palatinate Forest leads to 4 great castles with magnificent views, rocks & ridge hiking
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
Border Crosser Route, premium hiking route, Nothweiler (Palatinate)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.3 km
2:19 h
255 m
263 m
Short premium hiking route that initially leads through a beautiful valley and then continues through the forest. From Kappelstein, beautiful views over the Northern Vosges & Wasgau as well as the Nothweiler castles (Wegelnburg, Hohenbourg, Löwenstein)
Hiking Trail
· Alsace
Obersteinbach from Climbach
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
22.3 km
7:00 h
660 m
750 m
Sandstone rocks and rock-hewn castle ruins are lined up one after another - a dream route along the border.
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
Nothweiler - 4 castles and 1 mine
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.8 km
3:55 h
537 m
537 m
Scenic and historically rich circular hike between the Palatinate and Alsace with many surprises along the way.
The hike was published on 15.09.2022 under the title "Castles and a Mine in the Legendary Dahner Felsenland" in the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
Hiking Trail
Northern Vosges - Circuit of the 4 castles
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
Open
6.5 km
2:05 h
310 m
310 m
Route to discover 4 medieval castle ruins built on impressive rocky outcrops: Fleckenstein, Loewenstein, Hohenbourg and Wegelnburg (in Germany). Guaranteed panoramas over one of the most beautiful regions of the Northern Vosges and the Palatinate!
Hiking Trail
· Dahner Felsenland
Four Castles route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.5 km
3:30 h
397 m
397 m
The approximately 9.5 km long "Four Castles route" runs on the German and French sides over a total of four castles: Wegelnburg, Hohenbourg/F, Löwenstein/F, and Fleckenstein/F.
Hiking Trail
On the Grenzgängerweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8 km
2:30 h
322 m
322 m
Varied, cross-border short hike through the magnificent Palatinate Forest to the scenic Kappelstein (weather permitting!).
Hiking Trail
· Pfalz
On the castle route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
4:00 h
437 m
437 m
Historic, scenic hike in the Northern Vosges. Passing mighty castle ruins on massive sandstone rocks, this route runs through endless forests along the German-French border.
If you're a keen hiker, Wingen is the ideal place to set off on an adventure. Nestled in the heart of unspoilt nature, this charming Alsatian village offers a multitude of hiking itineraries to suit all levels and tastes. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're bound to find a trail to suit you.
Hikes from Wingen
The area around Wingen is full of magnificent trails offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Not to be missed:
- Le Sentier du Château: this easy loop takes you to the ruins of the medieval castle overlooking the village. You'll be able to admire an exceptional panorama of the Alsace plain.
- La Boucle des Trois Étangs: ideal for a family outing, this bucolic walk takes you through varied landscapes punctuated by three ponds, ideal for observing the local wildlife.
Hiking around Wingen
If you'd like to explore the region further, there are several itineraries to choose from:
- Le Circuit des Roches: starting from the Col du Pigeonnier, this challenging hike follows a rocky ridge offering spectacular views of the Northern Vosges.
- La Grande Traversée du Pays Basque: for the more adventurous, this mythical route crosses forests and meadows over several days, with the option of accommodation in gîtes or refuges along the way.
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