From Gimbelhof to Obersteinbach

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A forest crossing to discover many castles in ruins to unforgettable points of view!

This crossing of the Gimbelhof in Obersteinbach allows you to pass close to many ruins of castles, including Fleckenstein, Froensbourg, Wasigenstein and Petit Arnsberg.

Description

From Gimbelhof, go down to hill 308 and continue on the D525 (no traffic except for cyclists and coaches), parallel to the charbonnier trail (reserved for pedestrians), to the car park of Fleckenstein Castle.

Follow a technical descent for 1 km. Cross the D925 then head right and 1.2 km, join the circular path of Fuchsberg. Cape on the left. After 1.3 km, follow the forest road of Les Chemins Pédonculés which passes at the foot of the Château de la Froensbourg, to the shelter, side 216. Small climb over 1.7 km to the Hichtenbach pass.
Head left and after 2 km, crossing with the D190 that we take 250 m with a view of the Castle Wasigenstein. Turn left, technical descent on Obersteinbach, crossing the bridge over Langenbach. At the junction with the D3, turn right to Obersteinbach Town Hall.

Departure : Gimbelhof, Lembach
Arrival : Rue Principale, Obersteinbach
Towns crossed : Lembach, Niedersteinbach, and Obersteinbach

1 point of interest

Abri de Katzenthal - http://www.refuges.info
Refuge-shelters
Katzenthal refuge

Forecast

Biodiversity around this trek

Altimetric profile

Sensitive areas

Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.

A quiet zone is not a legally mandated area; rather, it refers to areas considered conducive to the activities of sensitive species that have a critical need for quiet (feeding, migration, reproduction, giving birth, raising young, hibernation, and seeking mates).

Adopt the 5 “Quiétude Attitude” best practices and help preserve the peace and quiet of wildlife!

No. 1 I familiarize myself with quiet zones and the regulations
No. 2 I stay on marked trails
No. 3 I respect the silence of nature
No. 4 I keep my pet on a leash
No. 5 I prioritize daytime activities

The “Quiétude Attitude” program raises public awareness about the best practices to follow in natural environments to preserve the tranquility of animal species.

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Impacted practices:: Aerial, , Underground, Land, Vertical

Sensitivity periods:: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Contact:: Contact : Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord
Maison du Parc / Château de La Petite-Pierre
2, place du château | 67 290 La Petite-Pierre
+33 (0)3 88 01 49 59
contact@parc-vosges-nord.fr

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