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Medieval garden of MurbachPhoto: Club Vosgien - mn, Club Vosgien
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Superb route around a valley rich in history. For experienced walkers.
moderate
Distance 13.2 km
4:30 h
700 m
700 m
976 m
388 m
Murbach abbey was among the most influential (and richest) of the Holy Roman Empire. Nestled deep in the Murbach valley, it was nonetheless vulnerable: invaded, destroyed, rebuilt, then gradually abandoned, it proudly displays its two rose sandstone towers. The circuit around the valley is a great opportunity to understand the importance of its location and admire the surrounding forest. Occasionally, there are beautiful views over the nearby Alsace plain.
Author’s recommendation
The Murbach abbey is well worth a visit at the end of the route. Don't miss it.
Author
Marguerite Nuffer
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
976 m
Lowest point
388 m
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Before setting out, you must:
- Check the general and local weather, especially to ensure there are no storms
- Bring an IGN map, a compass or GPS, a guidebook, etc… Do not leave empty-handed!
- Inform a close person of your plan and contact them if plans change: departure and return times, number of participants with phone numbers, vehicles, parking
- Avoid going alone, use equipment suitable for the activity, a complete first aid kit, a survival blanket, etc…
- Protect yourself against ticks, which are numerous in the massif: use a repellent spray available at pharmacies, it’s effective.
- Memorize 112 (European emergency number to use in case of an accident to call for help)
Tips and suggestions
Other routes are presented on the Club Vosgien de Mulhouse & Crêtes website.
They will take you throughout the region, including the Black Forest and Switzerland.
Roadbook
The route starts from the Pont Saint-Barnabé parking lot in Buhl. Follow the Club Vosgien signage: red-white-red rectangle to Munsteraeckerlé, then to Col du Judenhut via Ebeneck. Lunch break can be taken at Col du Judenhut (shelter and tables for picnics in the shade). Then head to Wolfsgrube via Lieserwasen following the blue cross. From Wolfsgrube, follow the yellow triangle (direction Hohrupf). Continue to the Notre-Dame de Lorette chapel (direction "Murbach village" - blue triangle). Then descend to the Murbach abbey, whose two rose sandstone towers are visible from the chapel, and return through the medieval garden to Pont Saint-Barnabé.
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Directions
Ideally, get to Murbach by carpooling. From Mulhouse, head towards Guebwiller, then Buhl/Murbach. Pont Saint-Barnabé is located at the entrance of the Murbach valley.Parking
The Saint-Barnabé parking is easy to find.Coordinates
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47.921205, 7.172019
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47°55'16.3"N 7°10'19.3"E
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32T 363435 5309159
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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Equipment
Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, heat, humidity...)
High-cut hiking boots, suited to the terrain (even for children!)
Telescopic hiking poles (useful for stability and joint relief)
Mobile phone and spare battery if needed
IN THE BACKPACK
- Each their own backpack: between 25 and 30 litres for the day, but no more than 10-15% of the carrier's weight
- Bring rain protection (cape, umbrella…), cold protection (fleece, hat, gloves, lip protection…), sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat…)
- Garbage bag (to carry everything back home!)
- Tissues, toilet paper
- Knife
- First aid kit (plasters, disinfectant, arnica gel) with survival blanket
- And of course, provisions: water, snacks, dried fruits for breaks
AND ALSO
- Compass and/or hiking GPS (both have their advantages)
- Camera or binoculars
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Whistle (to alert other group members)
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from French.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.2 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
700 m
Descent
700 m
Highest point
976 m
Lowest point
388 m
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