Battlefield of August 6, 1870 loop

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Battlefield of August 6, 1870 loop

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Battlefield of August 6, 1870 loop

02:03

7.62km

100m

Hiking

This hike pays tribute to an important battle. It allows you to delve into the history of this region and better understand the presence of the numerous remains and memorials along the trails. The route passes through the battlefield of Frœschwiller-Wœrth and connects several monuments such as the Elsasshausen Memorial…

by L'Alsace Verte

Last updated: May 14, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

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3.26 km

Frœschwiller

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Frœschwiller is a remarkable village in many ways. Its castle, its church, and its narrow streets lined with colorful half-timbered houses are all worth a visit.

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5.70 km

Elsasshausen Memorial Tower

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Walkable, monument in memory of the regional battle of August 6, 1870 of the Franco-Prussian War.

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6.05 km

Froeschwiller–Reichshoffen 1870 War Memorial

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Known to history as the Battle of Reichshoffen, it was actually the Battle of Froeschwiller. This memorial commemorates the soldiers who fell during this battle, famous for a series of charges by French cuirassiers (heavy cavalry).

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7.62 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.02 km

1.47 km

865 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.15 km

1.57 km

235 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Friday 9 October

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August 28, 2024,#6. Woerth-Froeschweiler 248; ein Stück deutsch-französische Geschichte

Woerth - a charming little town in northern Alsace, but one with a fair amount of German-French history. One of the first and also one of the bloodiest battles of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71 took place here. The Museum of the Battle of 6 August 1870 (Musée de la Bataille du 6 août 1870) and a circular path through …

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April 14, 2025

This hike pays tribute to an important battle. It allows you to delve into the history of this region and better understand the presence of the numerous remains and memorials along the trails. The route passes through the battlefield of Frœschwiller-Wœrth and connects several monuments such as the Elsasshausen

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