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Thann

The Thur River in Thann – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann Centre

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Thann

The Thur River in Thann – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann Centre

Moderate

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The Thur River in Thann – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann Centre

03:24

10.5km

440m

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: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Start point

Train Station

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344 m

The Thur River in Thann

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The Thur is an Alsatian river in the Grand Est region, a left bank tributary of the Ill. It is close to the Doller located in the valley of Masevaux. …

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770 m

The Engelburg was built around 1224 by Count Frederic II von Ferette to control access to the Thur Valley. A few centuries later - during the Thirty Years' War - …

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2.41 km

Grumbach Pass

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4

4.39 km

Refuge

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This shelter was replaced by a chalet inaugurated in May 2025. This hexagonal shelter will be remembered for a long time to come.

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6.77 km

Chapelle des Bois

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The chapel in the woods was built in 1891 by Antoine Muller, born in Thann in 1832; it served as shelters for soldiers during the 14-18 war.

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8.22 km

Rangen Cross

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Now there is only a rapid downhill and two kilometers on asphalt, then you are back in Thann. Great view!

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9.96 km

A small town in the Vosges with a beautiful Gothic cathedral.

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10.1 km

The Witches' Tower

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the witches' tower is an old rampart tower dating from the 15th century; over the centuries, it has served as a prison for unfortunate victims accused of witchcraft.

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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

2.48 km

1.77 km

911 m

267 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.92 km

2.49 km

713 m

540 m

461 m

378 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Friday 9 October

17°C

7°C

98 %

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