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Thann-Gebweiler
Pfaffenheim

Gueberschwihr Quarries – Herrensessel Viewpoint loop from Gueberschwihr

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Pfaffenheim

Gueberschwihr Quarries – Herrensessel Viewpoint loop from Gueberschwihr

Hard

4.8

(6)

54

hikers

Gueberschwihr Quarries – Herrensessel Viewpoint loop from Gueberschwihr

05:56

19.5km

670m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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Parking

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889 m

Cuckoo Rock (Kuckuckstein)

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A viewpoint with a bench, information boards, many rock formations

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920 m

From the bench you have a wonderful view of the valley and across to the Black Forest.

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1.55 km

only open on weekends, here is also a parking lot

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2.05 km

Gueberschwihr Quarries

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very high climbing wall with a rest area, former quarry

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5

6.99 km

Damen Sessel Forest Trail

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The way to the 3 castle ruins is sometimes a bit steep, but very easy to walk on. Especially in the high heat during our stay at the end of …

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7.38 km

Herrensessel Viewpoint

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Many stones and above a wonderfully beautiful panorama that invites you to linger

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7.91 km

Three Castles Parking

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The board with the hiking destinations is very interesting and offers plenty of inspiration

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8

17.9 km

Auberge Saint-Marc

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Here you have the opportunity to spend the night in a roulotte (shepherd's wagon/wooden caravan). Not exactly cheap but something different. Not here, but I've stayed in the same one …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

7.60 km

686 m

331 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.37 km

724 m

395 m

361 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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