Graufthal – Graufthal Troglodyte Houses loop from Eschbourg

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Graufthal – Graufthal Troglodyte Houses loop from Eschbourg

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Graufthal – Graufthal Troglodyte Houses loop from Eschbourg

01:08

4.28km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12 m

Graufthal Troglodyte Caves

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The Graufthal troglodyte caves consist of a series of cave-like structures carved into sandstone cliffs. They were originally created in the 18th century by local villagers who sought refuge in the natural rock formations.

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73 m

Café des Rochers

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Formerly 'Cheval Blanc', now 'Café des Rochers'.
Small meals, great cakes, good café, draft beer and much more - among other things. also village bakery and pastry shop. Friendly service!
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173 m

Graufthal

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Small village with houses in the rocks and two remarkable restaurants. The Maisons des Rochers are the greatest curiosity of the village. The caves of the escarpment, first used as …

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260 m

Former Graufthal Abbey / Graufthal Monastery / Monastery Church

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In summer 2024, excavations will take place here next to the monastery church

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1.83 km

Troglodyte House of Schoenbourg

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3.87 km

At the Old Mill

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Beautifully located restaurant right on the lake shore... Perfect for a little refreshment... who says no to a cool Picon

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4.12 km

Ruins of Graufthal Abbey

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The Krauftal nunnery was founded in the 10th century. It is currently fenced off and therefore not accessible.

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4.20 km

Graufthal Troglodyte Houses

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The Maison des Rochers can be visited for €3 per entry. It actually forms a set of three so-called semi-troglodyte dwellings. They remained inhabited until 1958 but today are only …

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4.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.83 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.61 km

701 m

162 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

10°C

29 %

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Comments

September 14, 2022,🌟 Graufthal (FR 🇫🇷)

We made optimal use of a gap in the rainy day and made a trip to the rock houses in Graufthal. The sun even came out for an hour for the photos. Incidentally, it is worth visiting the rock houses from the inside (admission €3).

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