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Pfaffenschlick Pass – Alsace Treetop Walk loop from Col du Pfaffenschlick

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Pfaffenschlick Pass – Alsace Treetop Walk loop from Col du Pfaffenschlick

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Pfaffenschlick Pass – Alsace Treetop Walk loop from Col du Pfaffenschlick

01:51

6.36km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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Pfaffenschlick Pass

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The Col du Pfaffenschlick from Lembach is 5 km long with a total drop of 217 m. The average gradient is 4.3% with maximum gradients of 12.7%.

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763 m

Former Maginot Line bunkers

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Western section of the Hochwald Fortress - still impressive and well-preserved, and even integrated into the hiking trail. Caution: narrow stairs without railings.

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2.15 km

Maginot Line Bunkers and Anti-Tank Trench

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The Maginot Line was a defensive system consisting of a line of bunkers along France's border with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy. The system is named after the French Defense …

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2.56 km

Alsace Treetop Walk

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The Treetop Trail is a structure that allows you to discover the hidden wonders of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park. A circular walkway that climbs to treetop level offers …

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4.83 km

Verschlossene obere Infanterie-Kasematte

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4.94 km

Well-preserved remains of the Maginot Line

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The Maginot Line was a defensive system along a line of bunkers along the French border with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy. The system is named after French Defense Minister …

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6.33 km

Napoleon's Bench at Pfaffenschlick

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These sandstone benches were apparently mass-produced at the time. This bench is identical in construction and bears the same date as the one on the path to the Col du Paffenschlick – not far from here.

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6.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.27 km

651 m

206 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

1.53 km

1.14 km

858 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

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Comments

March 19, 2023,Baumwipfelpfad am Artilleriewerk Hochwald

The Hochwald artillery works were one of the largest on the Maginot Line north of the Alps. However, it is not a museum (alternative: Schoenenbourg plant, about 5 km away).
The treetop walk costs €15. Ok for looking into the distance in good weather, the information offered about the local nature could be more extensive. In my opinion, an ugly …

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Pfaffenschlick Pass – Alsace Treetop Walk loop from Col du Pfaffenschlick

Pfaffenschlick Pass

Former Maginot Line bunkers

Maginot Line Bunkers and Anti-Tank Trench

Alsace Treetop Walk

Verschlossene obere Infanterie-Kasematte

Well-preserved remains of the Maginot Line

Napoleon's Bench at Pfaffenschlick

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