Castles and vineyards
— A difficult but beautiful route in Alsace somewhat diminished by bad weather.”
This is quite a tough route in and around the wine villages of Alsace. Not especially technical, but given the general topography there was a lot of climbing to be done.
The route is particularly representative of the region: castles (often ruins), vineyards and panoramic views.
- Walking route: Châtenois – Wick – Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Orschwiller – Kintzheim – Châtenois (loop)
- Distance: 21km
The Club Vosgien has marked out several routes in the area – though I believe none of them are loops per se – and we followed several throughout the course of the day.
Since we walked this route in November, we didn’t really get to enjoy the panoramic views and diverse nature for which this part of Alsace is renowned. It rained without a pause and the differences in altitude brought thick fog that obscured the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg and clung to the wooded hillsides above the vineyards.
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