Murbach Abbey – Abbaye de Murbach loop from Buhl

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Murbach Abbey – Abbaye de Murbach loop from Buhl

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Murbach Abbey – Abbaye de Murbach loop from Buhl

04:00

11.4km

540m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

Ruins of Hohrupf Castle

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The ruins of this castle offer a magnificent view of the Guebwiller valley and the Grand Ballon.

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7.72 km

Murbach Abbey

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Embedded in the middle of a charming little valley, this 8th century abbey seems timeless. These two imposing towers contrast with the natural setting in which they are located.
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7.77 km

Abbaye de Murbach

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the abbey of Murbach, former abbey of the princes abbots, of which only the chevet and the transept remain, was built at the end of the 12th century.

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7.89 km

Medieval Garden at Murbach Abbey

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A stone's throw from Murbach Abbey, this charming little medieval garden offers a relaxing route through medicinal plants and other condiments.

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7.95 km

Village of Murbach

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Charming little village.

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8.17 km

Our Lady of Loretto Chapel

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This charming chapel built in 1693 offers a breathtaking view of the superb Murbach Abbey.

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8.55 km

Totally beautiful mountain path

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.... meanders along the slope

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9.36 km

Col du Schrangen

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.87 km

2.76 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

1.05 km

731 m

398 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

7°C

40 %

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Comments

July 19, 2025,Elsass ... Kloster Murbach bei Guebwiller, diesmal etwas anders

Even the car ride felt like a vacation from the moment we crossed the border. ☀️ The tour can be divided into two phases: 1. up, 2. down. ☺️ Except for a short stretch of forest road in the second part, the trails were really great, although the return trip was a bit strenuous at times on trails also used …

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