Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Volmunster

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Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Volmunster

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Moulin d'Eschviller – Saint Joseph Chapel loop from Volmunster

02:47

10.2km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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80 m

Moulin d'Eschviller

Highlight • Restaurant

Unfortunately, Tuesday after 14 o'clock has only opened up

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3.76 km

1884 Wayside Cross in Ormersviller

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Well-preserved old wayside cross

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5.44 km

Saint Joseph Chapel

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The St. Joseph Chapel and St. Joseph's Column were created to commemorate the victims of World War II. In the 3rd Reich 1940-1945 here was a huge military training area.

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5.50 km

Panorama from the heights of Eschviller / France

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Endless panoramic views over to the Parr

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7.61 km

Trail

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beautiful, natural forest path

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10.1 km

Auberge des Deux Moulins

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Idyllic, historical mill with gastronomy, beer garden, apiary and mill museum. For opening hours see pictures.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

1.53 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

2.45 km

1.33 km

695 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

October 2, 2025,La Chapelle et le Moulin🌿⛪️🌾(Ormersviller, Eschviller)

☀️Leaving the village of Ormersviller, accompanied by Lia 🐕, we gain some altitude and walk to the Saint-Joseph Chapel, a charming country oratory which, after being destroyed, was rebuilt in tribute to the victims of the Second World War. It is a strong symbol of Franco-German reconciliation. From the hill where the building is located, I enjoy a beautiful 360-degree …

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