Hanau Pond – Lieschbach Pond loop from Lieschbach

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Hanau Pond – Lieschbach Pond loop from Lieschbach

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Hanau Pond – Lieschbach Pond loop from Lieschbach

03:43

13.2km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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278 m

Hanau Pond

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The Etang de Hanau (Hanauer pond) is a very beautiful lake near Philippsbourg.
On the west bank of the crystal clear Hanauer pond is a peat bog - the only …

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2.05 km

Wooden dock at Étang de Lieschbach

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Beautiful, quiet lake.
Covered with water lilies

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2.42 km

Lieschbach Pond

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The Lieschbach pond is a small bog pond classified as a nature reserve. The pond has a wooden pontoon that allows you to observe delicate flora and fauna, such as …

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2.47 km

Bench With View of Étang de Lieschbach

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The bank is located at the idyllic Lieschbachweiher (Étang de Lieschbach).

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2.60 km

Forest Trail to Château du Falkenstein

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Climb to the incredible Château du Falkenstein, a sandstone rock castle in the heart of the Northern Vosges forests.

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2.92 km

Down in the tower

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8.29 km

Rothenburg

Castle

13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

3.92 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

3.09 km

1.11 km

578 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

March 5, 2023,Burg Falkenstein und Étang de Hanau

...worthwhile hike to the castle ruins of Falkenstein 👍
From the car park below the castle, it first goes in the direction of Rothenberg, at the height of which there are also a few remains of a castle wall... it goes down steep bends and on to the Étang de Hanau with a great view towards Waldeck Castle...it goes on …

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May 30, 2025,Philippsbourg -🌸 Ruines du château du Falkenstein 🐍 Château de Waldeck (FR)

My son Benedikt and I enjoyed an impressive hike in France. The tour took us through red sandstone mountains and historic castles.

The ruins of the Château du Falkenstein offered fascinating insights into times gone by, while the Château de Waldeck impressed with its mystical aura.

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