Vosges: Walking in Alsace

From Wissembourg to Saverne you follow the GR53 through the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Shaded paths lead through fir and beech forests to castles such as Löwenstein, Fleckenstein and Schöneck, to red sandstone outcrops and relics of the Maginot Line. Highlights include the Große Wintersberg and the cave dwellings of Graufthal. Stages 16–23 km, total approx. 118 km. Charming villages line the route. Extra nights in Wissembourg and Saverne available. Any public transport fares extra.

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