Itinerary
- Day 1
Kaysersberg
You'll arrive in Kaysersberg, the birthplace of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, and get settled into your accommodation. The town has those characteristic half-timbered houses lining the streets, so take some time to walk around and get your bearings. Dinner options are available at local restaurants throughout town, so you can choose what appeals to you after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Kaysersberg - Day 2
Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie
Today you're hiking about 18 km from Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie. The route starts with a steady climb through shaded forest, then opens up to rolling countryside where you'll pass traditional Vosges farmhouses. You'll go through Orbey around lunchtime, which gives you a good spot to stop and eat, then finish with forest trails leading into Lapoutroie. The town is known for its brandies and cheese, so you'll get a sense of that as you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Kaysersberg to Lapoutroie (approximately 18 km, 6 hours walking time)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Orbey
- Purchase fresh, local produce at organic farm
Landmarks Lapoutroie Orbey - Day 3
Le Bonhomme to Lapoutroie
A short transfer takes you to Le Bonhomme, and from there you'll hike about 11 km to Lapoutroie. This route goes through the Tête des Faux summit area, so you'll climb past the Duchesne Cemetery, which is a First World War memorial. The Tête des Faux itself offers panoramic views and you can see German WWI bunkers there. On the way down you'll pass Étang du Devin, a mountain pond that's nice for a lunch break before you reach Lapoutroie.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Le Bonhomme to Lapoutroie via Tête des Faux (approximately 11 km, 4 hours walking time)
- Visit Duchesne Cemetery (First World War memorial)
- Visit Tête des Faux summit with views of German WWI bunkers
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Étang du Devin mountain pond
Landmarks Tête des Faux Duchesne Cemetery Étang du Devin - Day 4
Orbey to Munster
You're hiking roughly 17 km from Orbey to Munster through quiet forest paths and small hamlets. Along the way you'll come across the ruins of Château de Hohnack and a German military cemetery, which add historical context to the walk. Munster itself is worth exploring once you arrive, as it's known for its cultural heritage and the famous Munster cheese produced in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Orbey to Munster via Hohnack (approximately 17 km, 6 hours walking time)
- Visit Château de Hohnack ruins
- Explore German military cemetery and World War I historical sites
Landmarks Château de Hohnack German military cemetery Munster - Day 5
Munster
Starting from Auberge du Ried, you'll do a circular hike that goes through forests and alpine pastures up to Petit Ballon summit at 1,272 m, one of the main peaks in the Vosges. The descent takes you past traditional farm inns and historical sites through quieter forest paths back to where you started. Later you'll have a classic blueberry tart at the auberge, then take a taxi back to Munster for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided circular hike to Petit Ballon summit (approximately 14 km, 4 hours walking time)
Optional Activities
- Blueberry tart at Auberge du Ried
Landmarks Petit Ballon Auberge du Ried - Day 6
Munster to Colmar
After breakfast you'll leave Alsace behind and take a scenic train from Munster to Colmar, which takes about 30 minutes. If you want more time to explore, Colmar is the kind of place where spending an extra night makes sense, so you can see the city at your own pace without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Colmar to explore the city
Landmarks Colmar
