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Chapelle des Bois – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

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Chapelle des Bois – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

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Chapelle des Bois – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

06:05

18.7km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

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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1.59 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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3.85 km

Grumbach Pass

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8.14 km

View Below the Summit of Mollkenrain

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A pleasant panorama to enjoy the green mountains that make up the Ballons des Vosges regional natural park. A picnic table is available.

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9.27 km

Molkenrain Farm Inn

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Beautifully situated Ferme Auberge (mountain inn) with an extensive menu and self-service at the tables outside (with a view of the Hartmannswillerkopf and towards the Rhine Valley). You can also …

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14.7 km

Chapelle des Bois

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The chapel in the woods was built in 1891 by Antoine Muller, born in Thann in 1832; it served as shelters for soldiers during the 14-18 war.

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16.2 km

Rangen Cross

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Now there is only a rapid downhill and two kilometers on asphalt, then you are back in Thann. Great view!

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17.9 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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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

4.37 km

3.72 km

1.12 km

350 m

119 m

100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

4.37 km

4.27 km

2.12 km

1.11 km

859 m

427 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Comments

April 5, 2024,🇫🇷 Vogesen📍Thann 🏰 Engelbourg ⛰️ Molkenrain 1125m

Beautiful spring day in the Vosges on kilometers of narrow paths, castle ruins tour and panoramic views all around to the Kaiserstuhl, Black Forest and the Alps.

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July 18, 2021,🇫🇷 - Vogesen - Chateau de l´Engelbourg - Molkenrain - Runde von Thann

A wonderful round in Alsace caught today, started in Thann and after a short climb, marveled at the Engelburg castle ruins with a huge bike, never seen anything like it!
On lonely, wonderful paths we went steadily upwards, at the beginning through a forest with extensive wild boar tracks, I also saw three wild boars later. From the third kilometer …

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Chapelle des Bois – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

The road to Engelburg from Thann

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

Grumbach Pass

View Below the Summit of Mollkenrain

Molkenrain Farm Inn

Chapelle des Bois

Rangen Cross

The Witches' Tower

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