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Château du Wineck – Schoeneck Castle loop from Windstein

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Château du Wineck – Schoeneck Castle loop from Windstein

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Château du Wineck – Schoeneck Castle loop from Windstein

03:41

12.8km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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2.61 km

Château du Wineck

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Essentially, only part of the tower remains of the ruins, and you can't even enter the ruins. Still, it's a nice little ruin to include in your plans. It's easy to combine with the larger ruins of Schöneck and Windeck, or even the Maginot Line.

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4.26 km

Waldi' refuge

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The shelter (French: 'Abri') was rebuilt in September 2025 and named 'Waldi,' as I learned from a knowledgeable local hiking guide. This new type of shelter was designed by the Club Vosgien Niederbronn-les-Bains; plans can be requested from them. During the day, a maximum of 15 people can sit and rest here (inside and outside combined). If necessary, the two wide benches in the fairly sheltered interior offer (at least!) two very comfortable sleeping places. A long-distance hiker's dream 😍

Hopefully, Waldi will be found in more places in the forest in the future! This (legal) multiple use of shelters is long overdue in Germany, too.

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6.14 km

View of Petit Arnsbourg Castle Ruins

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Both from this meadow and from the Rue du Wittberg you have a beautiful view of the ruins of Petit Arnsbourg.

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6.59 km

Obersteinbach

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Very nice little place on the German-French border with two little churches, some inns and great old half-timbered and red sandstone buildings.

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7.51 km

Obersteinbach goat cheese dairy

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Opening hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Tuesday closed
Wed-Sun 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

Very tasty goat cheese, honey, jams, wine, snacks and even goat cheese ice cream.

The goats can be viewed in the stable next door.

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9.45 km

Forest Singletrack in Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

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10.5 km

Schoeneck Castle

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A very well-explained castle complex, which is divided into several stages and, with its illustrations from the various phases of destruction, provides a good insight into late medieval life and fortifications.

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12.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

3.98 km

1.10 km

644 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

5.11 km

1.45 km

603 m

260 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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8°C

69 %

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Château du Wineck – Schoeneck Castle loop from Windstein

Château du Wineck

Waldi' refuge

View of Petit Arnsbourg Castle Ruins

Obersteinbach

Obersteinbach goat cheese dairy

Forest Singletrack in Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Schoeneck Castle

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