A trip through the heart of the Ban-de-la-Roche area, in the footsteps of
the famous 18th-century pastor and
educator, Jean Frédéric Oberlin.
Things to see along the trail:
La...
Colroy la Roche
Themed trail : The Forest Discovery Path
A fun
and educational trail through the
forest, with interpretive signs and fun
equipment. The whole family will
re-discover just how wonderful
nature can be.
Saales
Hiking trail: The fruit tree trail
In 1996, the town of Saâles launched a vast programme to open up the surrounding landscape, involving renovation of abandoned fields and cutting down spruce trees near...
Oberhaslach
Hiking trail B07: The Nideck ruins and waterfall
Nideck is a land of legend with castles inhabited by giants. Its waterfall, the highest in Alsace, falls into a steep and wild volcanic cirque. There is a wonderful story behind...
Saint Blaise la Roche
Hiking trail H09: The banks of the Bruche
Deep in the valley, St-Blaise-la-Roche's population soared in the 19th century with the establishment of the weaving and spinning industries and great saw mills. The town also...
Waldersbach
Hiking trail C20: Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, the Enlightenment pastor
Jean-Frédéric Oberlin, the Protestant pastor from Ban de la Roche, lived in Waldersbach for 59 years and died here in 1826. The Oberlin Museum has promoted the work of the 18th...
Fouday
Hiking trail C04: In the footsteps of Pastor Oberlin
The landscapes along this beautiful trail testify to the wide-ranging work of an exceptional man, Pastor J-F. Oberlin. The Reposoirs, relaxing groves for people and animals; the...
Ranrupt
Hiking trail H12: From Haut-Ranrupt to Hauts-Bois
Following the course of the Haut-Bois stream, set off to conquer the heights of the village of Ranrupt, where you'll enjoy uninterrupted views over the Climontaine valley. Along...
Urmatt
Hiking trail B16: The Soultzbach waterfall
Along the way you can see the Ruchfels rock, the Soultzbach waterfall, as well as a water hole called "Salzloch", which has given rise to numerous legends. Some say it is...
Oberhaslach
Hiking trail B17: The three waterfalls around Nideck
The trail is a chance to see three waterfalls, including the iconic Nideck waterfall. All three flow into the Hasel, the stream that gave its name to the valley. During this hike...
Vallée de la Bruche
L'accueil est dans notre nature
Alsace - Massif des Vosges - France