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GR®53

From Wissembourg (Bas-Rhin) to Col de l'Engin (Moselle)

Crossing the Northern Vosges Mountains, the GR®53 offers a spectacular immersion between Wissembourg and the Col de l'Engin. This historic trail, a pioneer of long-distance hiking in France, winds through a forest of beech and Scots pine, where the Eurasian lynx and the western capercaillie thrive. The landscape is marked by impressive pink sandstone spurs, sculpted by time and erosion. This unique geological heritage serves as the foundation for a fascinating medieval defense line: fortified castles like Fleckenstein bear witness to a tumultuous past. Between secret valleys and panoramic ridges, hikers will discover a rich flora, from rare ferns to wild orchids, making this Alsatian-Moselle stage a true sanctuary of biodiversity and memory.

Panoramic view of the Northern Vosges on the GR53 trail

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Detailed IGN hiking map of the GR53 route

Forest landscape on the GR53 trail in the Northern Vosges View of wooded hills from the GR53 trail GR53 hiking path crossing the forest Typical pink sandstone rock formation along the GR53 Rocky spur and historical ruins along the GR53 route

Altimetric profile and elevation graph of the GR53 route

QR Code to download the GR53 GPX track Distance: 164km, Elevation maximum: 1002m, Elevation minimum: 159m, Elevation gain uphill: 5927m
IGN Maps: Wissembourg Lauterbourg Soufflenheim Plaine du Rhin (3914OT). Haguenau Wissembourg l'Outre-Forêt PNR des Vosges du Nord (3814ET). Pays de Bitche PNR des Vosges du Nord (3713ET). La Petite Pierre Niederbronn-les-Bains PNR des Vosges du Nord (3714ET). Saverne Sarrebourg Rocher de Dabo (3715OT). Mont Ste-Odile Molsheim Obernai Vallée de la Bruche (3716ET). Le Donon Lac de Pierre-Percée (3616OT).


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Geographical route of the GR53 on the map of France

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.

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