La Petite-Pierre Castle – La Petite-Pierre loop from La Petite-Pierre

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La Petite-Pierre Castle – La Petite-Pierre loop from La Petite-Pierre

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La Petite-Pierre Castle – La Petite-Pierre loop from La Petite-Pierre

02:07

7.42km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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400 m

Sentier de L'Altenbourg

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Above fortress, below cistern. Somehow it is more impressive from below.

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1.67 km

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord

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4.71 km

Étang asséché (juin 2012)

Lake

5.11 km

So-called dry lakes

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Enjoy calm and quiet.

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6.61 km

The commander's castle garden

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Beautifully landscaped castle garden... one of the highlights that can be explored around the castle

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6.63 km

Castle Square

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The idyllic place invites you to linger... Trees provide beautiful shade

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6.69 km

Built in the thirteenth century, the castle of La Petite Pierre and its fortifications were extensively modernized by Vauban in 1684. The castle was a strategic location that allowed control of a passage between Alsace and Lorraine. Found at: tourisme-alsace.com/de/217003784-Burg-von-La-Petite-Pierre.html. The Château de La Petite-Pierre is beautifully situated at the end of the road with a view of the valley. It lies extremely prominently at the end of a mountain spur that protrudes far into the valley. The castle, which did not suffer an artillery siege, is now the administrative headquarters of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

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7.06 km

Château de La Petite Pierre

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Lützelstein Castle was built at the end of the 12th century by Count Hugo, a son of Count Hugo of Blieskastel. It later belonged to the Electorate of the Palatinate. You can walk through the moat and there is a small shop in the tourist information office with products from the region.

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7.40 km

La Petite-Pierre

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At the foot of the Northern Vosges lies the pleasant little town of La Petite-Pierre. From there, there is an extensive view of the forested mountains. This colorful town is very charming with its half-timbered houses, but it is small. It is said to have just over 600 inhabitants. There are around ten restaurants there. The Hôtel des Vosges deserves a special mention: it offers a breathtaking view of the wooded valley and the Lützelstein castle.

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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

2.33 km

1.07 km

957 m

Surfaces