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Alsace
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Buchsweiler

Ferrette Castle – Loechlefelsen Viewpoint loop from Bouxwiller

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Alsace
Altkirch
Buchsweiler

Ferrette Castle – Loechlefelsen Viewpoint loop from Bouxwiller

Hard

4.3

(11)

45

hikers

Ferrette Castle – Loechlefelsen Viewpoint loop from Bouxwiller

02:22

7.52km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.49 km for 557 m

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2.62 km

Ferrette Castle

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Ferrette originated from the County of Pfirt, founded in 1105. At its peak in the 15th century, the Château de Ferrette was built as one of the largest castles in …

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3.82 km

Loechlefelsen Viewpoint

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From the summit of the Loechlefelsen you have a very beautiful panoramic view; the entire rock is very well secured with a fence.

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4.07 km

Loechle Rock

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The Plateau des Nains with its two vantage points Heideflüh and Erdwiebelenfelsen offers an ingenious view of the surrounding area. Here at the Heideflüh there is a grating on the …

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4.35 km

Aussichtsplateau Heideflüh

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Great view with multiple seating areas and fire pits.

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5

4.96 km

Dwarves' Plateau

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There is also a barbecue area here and just below the plateau you come to the hiking trail from Belfort and Mulhouse, the "Sentier de grande randonnée 532" or GR532.

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5.34 km

Dwarves' Grotto

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The rocks of the Grotte des Nains form an impressive gorge, approximately 25 meters high. According to legend, the little women of the earth lived here with the Erdmanala (little …

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5.43 km

Through rocks

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A small rocky gorge; you feel like you're in another world, very mystical.

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7.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

1.48 km

540 m

233 m

Surfaces

3.37 km

3.27 km

540 m

231 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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