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Hohenfels Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Dambach

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Hohenfels Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Dambach

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Hohenfels Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Dambach

03:29

11.3km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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Parking

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106 m

Saint-Maurice Church and Dambach Bunker (Ligne Maginot)

Highlight • Historical Site

Dambach is a village steeped in history. Its Saint-Maurice church, built in the 18th century, was rebuilt in the 19th century. There are also remains of the Dambach blockhouse, which was part of the Maginot Line.

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1.57 km

Hohenfels Castle

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Hohenfels Castle is particularly notable for its semi-troglodyte section, which included a defensive system integrated into the sandstone rock in which it was built.
This part of the castle is …

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6.11 km

Wood carvings

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There is also a parking lot here for a short hike to the Grand Wintersberg with tower.

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6.13 km

Liese Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This rock is located right next to the Wintersberg chalet, managed by the Vosges Club. This large stone with an uncertain history is the subject of many legends. The most …

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6.68 km

Grand Wintersberg

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At 581 meters above sea level, the Grand Wintersberg is the highest mountain in the Northern Vosges. At the summit there is a 25 m high lookout tower, which offers …

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7.12 km

Ascent to Grand Wintersberg

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Beautiful view of the Grand Wintersberg

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8.02 km

Pottaschkopf Shelter

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A beautiful refuge at the crossroads at the Pottaschkopf. The windows of the hut are lined with plexiglass so that no wind can pass through. Those who can climb (there …

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11.2 km

Restaurant du Hohenfels

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Very good restaurant. Authentic cuisine, no frills, good, plentiful, fresh, more than reasonable price. Pleasant and friendly service.
Menu of the day: starter, main course and dessert at € 9.50 in December 2021

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

3.66 km

594 m

309 m

267 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

2.71 km

1.30 km

649 m

357 m

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Hohenfels Castle – Grand Wintersberg loop from Dambach

Saint-Maurice Church and Dambach Bunker (Ligne Maginot)

Hohenfels Castle

Wood carvings

Liese Rock

Grand Wintersberg

Ascent to Grand Wintersberg

Pottaschkopf Shelter

Restaurant du Hohenfels

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