Buckelstein – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

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Buckelstein – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

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Buckelstein – Wasenbourg Castle loop from Oberbronn

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7.38km

320m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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107 m

Kloster Oberbronn der "Schwestern vom Göttlichen Erlöser" (Oberbronn's Kloster)

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In 1849, Elisabeth Eppinger, Mother Alphonse Maria, founded a religious order in her hometown of Bad Niederbronn in Alsace, the "Sisters of the Divine Redeemer".
From the beginning, their main …

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453 m

Buckelstein

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The climb from Oberbronn is quite steep and rugged but accessible for beginners.

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1.78 km

Wasenkoepfel Observation Tower

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In the old days, when the trees were smaller, there was probably a nice view here. Today, we only see the tops of the trees.
Nevertheless, it is a beautiful …

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3.57 km

Bowl-shaped cavities are found here in some large blocks of sandstone.
There are several theories about their formation: Prehistorians believe they were man-made and used for ritual sacrifice. Geologists consider them to be the result of erosion.

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4.07 km

Rock-Cut Path in Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord

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Hiking on the Red Bar.

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4.14 km

The Fairy Garden

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The fairy garden is a mythical attraction. In winter you can't see much.

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4.40 km

Wasenbourg Castle

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The Château du Wasenbourg, like most castles in Alsace, has a varied history. Like most castles, it was attacked and conquered, sold and mortgaged several times. And then quickly visited …

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