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New Windstein Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Château de Wineck

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New Windstein Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Château de Wineck

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New Windstein Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Château de Wineck

08:41

27.7km

1,050m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.65 km

Château du Wineck

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Essentially, only part of the tower remains of the ruins, and you can't even enter the ruins. Still, it's a nice little ruin to include in your plans. It's easy …

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3.30 km

Waldi' refuge

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The shelter (French: 'Abri') was rebuilt in September 2025 and named 'Waldi,' as I learned from a knowledgeable local hiking guide. This new type of shelter was designed by the …

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4.71 km

Col du Petit Grueneberg

Mountain Pass

7.38 km

View of the Old Windstein

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You can climb to the lower rock of the castle. A fantastic view. Also impressive is the deep well.

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7.87 km

New Windstein Castle

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A very beautiful ruin with a magnificent view.
You can climb up the castle's interior via newly installed metal stairs. However, if you're afraid of heights, don't look down... the …

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14.2 km

Pottaschkopf Shelter

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A beautiful refuge at the crossroads at the Pottaschkopf. The windows of the hut are lined with plexiglass so that no wind can pass through. Those who can climb (there …

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15.1 km

Ascent to Grand Wintersberg

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Beautiful view of the Grand Wintersberg

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15.6 km

Grand Wintersberg

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At 581 meters above sea level, the Grand Wintersberg is the highest mountain in the Northern Vosges. At the summit there is a 25 m high lookout tower, which offers …

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25.8 km

Seelberg area

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Very nice stop with self-service cold drinks and two picnic tables.

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27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.1 km

598 m

589 m

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

8.66 km

879 m

873 m

539 m

455 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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New Windstein Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Château de Wineck

Château du Wineck

Waldi' refuge

View of the Old Windstein

New Windstein Castle

Pottaschkopf Shelter

Ascent to Grand Wintersberg

Grand Wintersberg

Seelberg area

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