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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

03:23

11.0km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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653 m

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Gothic church in Thann, also Münster zu Thann, is well worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnster_zu_Thann

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1.63 km

Rangen Cross

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Now there is only a rapid downhill and two kilometers on asphalt, then you are back in Thann. Great view!

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4.06 km

Chapelle des Bois

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The chapel in the woods was built in 1891 by Antoine Muller, born in Thann in 1832; it served as shelters for soldiers during the 14-18 war.

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7.42 km

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

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On the heights of Thann, this 13th century castle offers a magnificent view of the city. Commonly called the Eye of the Witch, it owes this name to the remnant of the old dungeon which recalls this form.

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9.80 km

The road to Engelburg from Thann

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The Engelburg was built around 1224 by Count Frederic II von Ferette to control access to the Thur Valley. A few centuries later - during the Thirty Years' War - …

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10.3 km

The Witches' Tower

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the witches' tower is an old rampart tower dating from the 15th century; over the centuries, it has served as a prison for unfortunate victims accused of witchcraft.

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

2.42 km

1.54 km

741 m

478 m

119 m

100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

3.20 km

1.59 km

1.02 km

990 m

813 m

167 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Rangen Cross – Chapelle des Bois loop from Thann

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

Hikers' parking

Rangen Cross

Chapelle des Bois

Grumbach Pass

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

The road to Engelburg from Thann

The Witches' Tower

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