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Alsace

Hagenau-Weißenburg

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

Superb view in the distance – Pfaffenschlick Pass loop from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

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France

Alsace

Hagenau-Weißenburg

Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

Superb view in the distance – Pfaffenschlick Pass loop from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

Moderate

4.4

(38)

121

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Superb view in the distance – Pfaffenschlick Pass loop from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

02:52

9.44km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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623 m

View of Drachenbronn from Le Bauernwald

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great view towards the Black Forest

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2.41 km

Hochwald fortification - BA901

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The "Ouvrages" were among the largest bases on the Maginot Line. They could accommodate up to 1,000 soldiers and, thanks to their equipment, operate completely self-sufficiently for extended periods.
The …

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4.28 km

Superb view in the distance

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One of the few points between the Schlossberg and the Col de Pigonnier with a clear view of the Rhine plain - and there is also a charming bench to rest on.

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4.92 km

Stiefelsberg Pass

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over the Maginot Line back to the 🅿 Col Du Pigeonnier

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5.78 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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6.41 km

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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7.16 km

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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8.40 km

Farmhouse Inn of the Mill of Seven Springs

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Very nice auberge.
We prefer to go there at lunchtime, so no reservation is necessary and there are nice menus.
A tart for dessert, if there is still something left. 🤗

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9.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.04 km

709 m

570 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

845 m

640 m

574 m

271 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Monday 18 May

18°C

5°C

36 %

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Superb view in the distance – Pfaffenschlick Pass loop from Drachenbronn-Birlenbach

View of Drachenbronn from Le Bauernwald

Hochwald fortification - BA901

Superb view in the distance

Stiefelsberg Pass

Well-preserved remains of the Maginot Line

Former Maginot Line bunkers

Pfaffenschlick Pass

Farmhouse Inn of the Mill of Seven Springs

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