Information : The Vosges nature park with a donkey in 4 days
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A mysterious land. Through bewitching forests, you'll encounter forgotten castles.
You'll be seduced by the beauty of its landscapes and the richness of its historical heritage. You'll wander through the Vosges Nature Park, a Biosphere Reserve, at your companion's pace. He's sure-footed and will escort you back to this charming Alsatian village every evening. Pleasure and relaxation guaranteed.
Dinner and night in the heart of the alsatian village.
D2
Walk around Obersteinbach
9,5 km with + 280m - Estimate time : 3h00
The adventure is yours in the company of your donkey! Enjoy the tranquil charm of the beautiful Lutzelhardt forest. Gradually climb up to Lutzelhardt castle and soon Schoeneck castle. Enjoy the wide views over the valley before returning gently to the starting village.
Dinner and night in the heart of the alsatian village.
D3
Walk from Obersteinbach to Lembach
13 km with + 400m - Estimate time : 5h00
Today, you're heading south to Obersteinbach. You'll follow the village along its wide plain before climbing up into this magnificent forest. The climb up to Wittschloessel castle offers a superb view over Obersteinbach. On the way back down, you'll have the chance to visit Wineck castle, a Vosges pink sandstone ruin hidden among the trees.
Dinner and night in the heart of the alsatian village.
D4
Walk around Lembach
11,6 km with + 550m - Estimate time : 5h00
This route takes you to the Almenfels viewpoint, a rocky promontory in a large cirque. The view from here is magnificent, a forest without a single human construction in the landscape. Even higher up, a series of typical red rock formations form the Ziegeunerfelsen. And here you are at Wasigenstein, one of the largest castles on the circuit. There are several rooms to discover in a maze of rock-cut staircases. On the way back, you'll admire the Petit Arnsberg castle before arriving at the asinerie at the end of the village.
3 nights full board (dinners, breakfasts and picnics)
Traditional alsatian auberge or 3 épis bed and breakfast
Logistical and technical assistance
Free parking at the first accommodation for the duration of your stay
Safrantours application to guide you along the trails
Optionnal
Donkey rental: starts from 215 €
What's not included ?
Drinks and extras
Return trip from your home to the first accommodation on the route
Optional insurance
Characteristics of circuit
Self-guided walking tour.
Daily stages: between 8 km and 13 km, i.e. 3 to 5 hours of walking per day, depending on your pace.
Elevation gain: between 280 m and 500 m per day.
Tour altitude: between 200 m at lowest point and 450 m at highest point.
Paths and forest tracks.
Marked by the Club Vosgien de randonnée pédestre.
Please do not hike off the marked trails.
Organisation
The walks are more about discovery than sport. Your luggage is transported from accommodation to accommodation by us, and your travel pack accompanies you throughout your stay. We also provide logistical and technical assistance.
Accommodations have been chosen for their atmosphere, quality of welcome, architecture and environment.
N.B.: the accommodations described above are given for information only and are subject to change according to availability at the time of final booking.
Access
By car
From Paris: Take the A4 towards Reims, then Metz, then the A320 and N61 towards Sarreguemines, then the D662/D620/D35 towards Obersteinbach.
From Strasbourg: Via A4/A340 towards Haguenau, then D27/D3 towards Obersteinbach
From Karlsruhe: Via B10/A65/K15 and L546 towards Wissembourg then D77/D3 towards Obersteinbach
By air
Strasbourg or Karlsruhe (Baden-Baden) airport.
By train
Strasbourg TGV station. Then train or bus to Obersteinbach.
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An agency that listens attentively, adapts and customizes stays. Well done and thank you.
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