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Colmar-Ribeauvillé

Neuf-Brisach Ramparts – Sculptures in the moat loop from Volgelsheim

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Colmar-Ribeauvillé

Neuf-Brisach Ramparts – Sculptures in the moat loop from Volgelsheim

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Neuf-Brisach Ramparts – Sculptures in the moat loop from Volgelsheim

01:38

6.41km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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2.04 km

Neuf-Brisach Fortress Moat

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Walkable fortress moat, which has been decorated with several sculptures and works of art.

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2.26 km

Fortifications of Neuf-Brisach

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Neuf-Brisach is the city of the Sun King: it was founded in 1699 by the sole will of Louis XIV. Today, this citadel is considered Vauban's masterpiece. This architecturally unique …

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2.91 km

Colmar Gate

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Neuf Brisach has four city gates, each at a 90-degree angle to each other. Only two of the old city gates survived: the Belfort Gate and the Colmar Gate. This …

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3.22 km

Tenaille Tunnel of Neuf-Brisach

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Connecting tunnels for rapid troop movements within the fortifications.

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3.40 km

Sculpture "Seahorse"

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Steel sculpture in the shape of a seahorse.

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3.42 km

Neuf-Brisach Ramparts

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The fortifications are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Fortifications of Vauban". Art installations can often be seen in the impressive complex of walls, moats and gates surrounding the city.

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3.53 km

Boat

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A work of art made of steel in the shape of a ship with other sculptures placed on board.

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4.04 km

Sculptures in the moat

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Lots of interesting and artfully crafted sculptures can be found along the path through the castle grave.

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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

774 m

748 m

248 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.06 km

729 m

175 m

143 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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February 18, 2024,🇫🇷 Grand Est📍Neuf Brisach 📸

Sunday walk in Neuf Brisach with 📸
Culture and modernity meet.

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