The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

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The Thur River in Thann – The Witches' Tower loop from Thann Centre

02:19

7.90km

210m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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344 m

The Thur River in Thann

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The Thur is an Alsatian river in the Grand Est region, a left bank tributary of the Ill. It is close to the Doller located in the valley of Masevaux. …

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770 m

The road to Engelburg from Thann

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The Engelburg was built around 1224 by Count Frederic II von Ferette to control access to the Thur Valley. A few centuries later - during the Thirty Years' War - …

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1.17 km

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

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On the heights of Thann, this 13th century castle offers a magnificent view of the city. Commonly called the Eye of the Witch, it owes this name to the remnant of the old dungeon which recalls this form.

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2.21 km

Hikers' parking

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4.07 km

Rangen Vineyard

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the Rangen vineyard, the steepest in Alsace, is made up of volcanic rocks.

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4.71 km

Saint-Urbain Chapel

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the old chapel, located near the current chapel, was destroyed during the revolution because priests continued to say mass there. It was also dedicated to St -Urbain, patron saint of …

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4.92 km

Greenway at the Foot of the Rangen of Thann

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The Rangen vineyard in Thann is the southernmost in Alsace and the only one in the region to be classified Grand Cru in its entirety. Its hillsides (350 to 450m), …

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7.34 km

The Witches' Tower

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the witches' tower is an old rampart tower dating from the 15th century; over the centuries, it has served as a prison for unfortunate victims accused of witchcraft.

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7.90 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

1.25 km

1.08 km

420 m

198 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.61 km

1.34 km

1.25 km

805 m

725 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

15°C

4°C

90 %

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Comments

June 10, 2024,Schloss Engelburg 💞Thann 💞Weinberge

The Engelburg was built around 1224 by Count Frederic II of Ferette to control access to the Thur valley. A few centuries later - during the Thirty Years' War - the fortress was seriously damaged and in 1673, on the orders of Louis XIV, it was demolished as it was no longer of strategic interest. The main tower fell into …

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September 24, 2024,HexenaugeSchloss Engelburg – Croix du Rangen Runde von THANN

This tour goes up to the witch's eye of the Engelsburg. Then over to the other mountain
Grapevines delight the eye
Great view of the town of Thann
You could extend the route and not go up to the Kreuzberg.
The small detours are again due to geocaching😊

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September 16, 2024,🇫🇷🐕 Thann - zur Engelbourg mit dem Hexenauge

Engelbourg is one of my favorite ruins, of course because of the "Witch's Eye," the upright ring of walls. It wasn't my first visit, because it's always beautiful here, including the view of Thann.

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