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Walter Cross – Schirmeck Castle loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

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Walter Cross – Schirmeck Castle loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

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75

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Walter Cross – Schirmeck Castle loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

04:16

13.5km

550m

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: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

98 m

Schirmeck

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The small town of Schirmeck bears witness to the rich historical past between Moselle and Alsace. The museums and castles there tell you everything there is to know about this tumultuous history.

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2

1.51 km

Walter Cross

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2.49 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

3.53 km

Leopold Fountain

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5

5.28 km

Gas Chamber of Struthof

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An essential stop on this former gas chamber. Shocking and revolting. Invites reflection on Nazism: how it came to power and who helped it.

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6

6.08 km

KZ-Lager Stutthof

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Every now and then it is worth remembering the madness of National Socialism and saying: NEVER AGAIN!

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7

11.7 km

Viewpoint Table d'Orientation de Barembach

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8

12.3 km

Golden Statue

Highlight • Monument

9

12.7 km

Schirmeck Castle

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Schirmeck Castle is a medieval building erected during the 13th century. Destroyed during the war, the inhabitants used the ruins to build the bell tower of the village as well …

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13.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

4.91 km

797 m

318 m

288 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

1.83 km

1.47 km

860 m

636 m

244 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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