La Petite-Pierre – Château de La Petite Pierre loop from Lichtenberg

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La Petite-Pierre – Château de La Petite Pierre loop from Lichtenberg

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La Petite-Pierre – Château de La Petite Pierre loop from Lichtenberg

02:45

43.1km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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990 m

The village of Lichtenberg and its castle!

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Village of Lichtenberg, in Alsace, with its castle which dominates the surrounding area. Impressive!

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Kia Ora Café

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lovely little bakery with pastries that look like art

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19.5 km

Shop

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Probably the only shop nearby where you can eat ice cream.

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19.6 km

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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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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20.3 km

View of the Vosges du Nord hills

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Great panorama of the surrounding hills.

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Hidden Vosges house below the La Petite-Pierre fortress

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On the slope below La Petite-Pierre stands this extraordinary, castle-like house – almost like something out of a fairy tale.

Even though it’s not a real castle, it’s located in an area with an impressive history: for centuries, La Petite-Pierre was a strategically important fortress between Alsace and Lorraine.

High above the valley sits the Château de La Petite-Pierre, whose origins date back to the 12th century and was later expanded into a fortress by Vauban.

The slopes around the village were once characterized by craftsmen, forest workers, and small businesses – many buildings were later rebuilt or newly constructed in the “castle-like” style.

Today, this spot is a real insider tip: perfect view, quiet location, and an almost magical atmosphere between forest, rocks, and history.

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