Day 1: Arrival
By bus from Dillenburg to Ribeauvillé (you may leave your car in an indoor car park for the duration of the tour for 30 EUR). Possibilities to join the bus at later points along the route. Arrival by own arrangement only upon consultation. Along the journey a brief stop in Ebersmünster to visit the beautiful basilica. Then on to the hotel.
Day 2: Hike to the monastery on the Odilienberg
By bus to Klingenthal (300 m) and a hike via the Ottrott and Hagelschloss ruins to the Pagan Wall (Mur païen). The hike follows this to the monastery on the Odilienberg (750 m), with a beautiful view into the Rhine Valley. Return via the Sentier des merveilles to the forester’s house and by bus back to the hotel (ca. 19 km, 5 hours).
Day 3: Hike to Hohkönigsburg
Short journey to St. Hippolyte (270 m), hike through the Vallon des Moulins to the Schaentzel, and from there to Hohkönigsburg (730 m). After a visit and refreshment, continue via Schaflager and through vineyards back to St. Hippolyte. Return by bus to the hotel in Ribeauvillé (ca. 14 km, 4 hours).
Day 4: Hike Col de la Schlucht und Hohneck
By bus via Lac Blanc to the Col du Calvaire (1,100 m). Ascent to the Hautes Chaumes, panoramic trail to the Taubenklangfelsen and on to the Col de la Schlucht. From there via Trois Fours to Hohneck (1,363 m), with glorious views into the distance (depending on the weather) as far as the Swiss Alps. Return by bus to the hotel (ca. 19 km, 5½ hours).
Day 5: Hike around Ribeauvillé, Colmar
Short hike to the ruined castle with a beautiful views of Ribeauvillé and the Rhine Valley (ca. 7 km, 2½ hours). Then by bus to Colmar. After a tour of the city, we continue to Eguisheim. Tour of the small medieval town, before continuing by bus to the next hotel in Guebwiller.
Day 6: Hike to Hartmannsweilerkopf
By bus to Auberge Kohlschlag (800 m). Hike via Col Amic and the Freundstein ruins to Hartmannsweilerkopf (Vieil Armand, 960 m), visit to the monument and the former defences from World War One. Continue to Auberge Molkenrain at 1,125 m. After a break, return via Freundstein to the bus, which will take you back to the hotel (ca. 15 km, 5 hours).
Day 7: Hike to the Grand Ballon
By bus to the Markstein (1,200 m). Hike on a panoramic path along the Route des Crêtes to Auberge Haag, ascent to the Grand Ballon, the highest mountain in the Vosges with overwhelming views (1,424 m). Descent via Auberge Roedelen, Lieserwasen and Col de Wolfsgrube to the romantic Murbach Abbey with its Marian chapel (20 km, 6 hours).
Day 8: Return home
By bus back to Dillenburg or to the point of departure, or return home by own arrangement.
The price of the tour ’Elsass / Vogesen’ includes the following:
Individual hiking tours in Europe are planned in accordance with your individual wishes.
Guided hiking tours in Europe differ from the individual tours in that an experienced guide with local knowledge accompanies you during the entire tour.
Guided Hike
KWR-029 - Alsace / Vosges |
Price each person in shared double room | Price each person in single room |
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26.05. - 02.06.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants |
ausgebucht | ausgebucht |
29.09. - 06.10.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants |
1.095,00 € hier buchen | 1.255,00 € hier buchen |
Individual dates also available for groups. At least 6 particpants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will inform participants whether or not the trip will take place. All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |
Guided Hike
KWR-029 - Alsace / Vosges |
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Price each person in shared double room |
26.05. - 02.06.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants ausgebucht |
Price each person in single room |
26.05. - 02.06.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants ausgebucht |
Price each person in shared double room |
29.09. - 06.10.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants 1.095,00 €
hier buchen |
Price each person in single room |
29.09. - 06.10.2019 Arrival day sunday, minimum 6 participants 1.255,00 €
hier buchen |
Individual dates also available for groups. At least 6 particpants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will inform participants whether or not the trip will take place. All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |