The superb view from this rock encompasses Mont Sainte-Odile, Haut-Koenigsbourg and the Champ du Feu.

Situated at an altitude of 1 100m, the highest point in the Bas-Rhin département is a perfect location for summer hikes and winter sports. From the observation tower, the extensive view takes in the Vosges mountains, the Alsace plain, the Black Fores..

When reaching the forest and pastures near the former Belle-Vue boarding house, you'll enjoy a fine view of Climont on the right, and Val de Villé ahead.

Haut-Andlau château, built in the 14C and restored in the 16C, was still inhabited in 1806. It has Gothic windows set in ruined walls between two big towers. From the terrace, you can see a view over vineyards, the Alsace plain and, Black Forest on t..

You can see a wide panorama of the Alsace plain, Black Forest, as far as the Bruche Valley and Vosges range, with the Donon, crowned by a small temple, on the horizon. A little further along, you can see a fine view of Wisches and its small, wooded v..

At an altitude of 768 m, it opens onto the valleys of Breitenbach and Giessen and their surrounding mounts. It is a particularly bucolic setting.

From the pass, beyond the heights of Val de Villé, you can see the Alsace plain and, Black Forest on the horizon.

The houses of this pretty village cling to the sides of a hill. The Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville is lined with handsome Renaissance buildings. Openings are framed by Vosges sandstone. In the surrounding area, it is believed that vine has been cultivated..

This small town is famous for its vineyard (Sylvaner, Riesling, and especially Gewurtztraminer) and iced ginger bread. The annual Wine Feast is held at the Town Hall around 14 July. The Grape Harvest Feast takes place on the first Sunday in October. ..

At the foot of Mount St. Odile, Ottrott is famous for its «Ottrott red» wine, which is fruity and pleasantly full-bodied. The village is also proud of its two castles: the 12C Lutzelbourg château, with its square building and round tower, and 13C Rat..

Its name means «Blade Valley», and a reminder that a knife factory was founded here in 1776. A few kilometres away, you can see the 11C Guirbaden fortified castle, whose dungeon and main building walls are still standing.

All Bruche Valley excursions leave from Schirmeck. If you're lucky, you may cross badgers, owls, wild cats and there will be stories about a philanthropist clergyman, beer and the inventor of the Chassepot rifle. Schirmeck is located midway between t..