Hohlandsbourg Castle – View of Les Trois Châteaux loop from Turckheim

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Hohlandsbourg Castle – View of Les Trois Châteaux loop from Turckheim

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Hohlandsbourg Castle – View of Les Trois Châteaux loop from Turckheim

04:10

31.2km

1,030m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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291 m

Porte de France

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The southern city gate of Turckheim, also known as the Porte de Colmar or Niedertor, was built around 1330 and was the gateway for trade to Switzerland for centuries. Originally equipped with a drawbridge, portcullis and double doors, it was closed at night and during Sunday mass. The gate successively bore the coats of arms of the Holy Roman Empire and Louis XIV, and in 1871 two turrets were added – which were removed again in 1912. Today it is a beautifully preserved example of medieval city fortifications and an iconic landmark in the cityscape of Turckheim.

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362 m

Turckheim town centre

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The Mairie de Turckheim, located on the rue du Conseil, is an elegant and well-maintained building that fits perfectly into the historic cityscape of Turckheim. The architecture is classical and understated, with a symmetrical facade, sandstone details and a saddle roof that harmonizes with the surrounding half-timbered houses. In front of the building is a charming little square with a fountain, often richly decorated with flowers, which gives the whole a picturesque appearance. From here you have a beautiful view of the surrounding streets of the old town, with their colorful facades and medieval atmosphere.

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5.73 km

Hohlandsbourg Castle

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Tourist magnet. Spectacular view: On Colmar, in the Vosges and over the Rhine plain to the Black Forest. Many events. chateau-hohlandsbourg.com/fr

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7.28 km

Turenne Rock

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The Rocher Turenne or witches' rock is an interesting rock formation.
It lies between the 3 castles and the Hohlandsbourg.

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11.3 km

Panoramic View South: Grand Ballon and Alps

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16.6 km

View of Les Trois Châteaux

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The three keep castles, which stand on the hilltop of the Schlossberg, dominate the Alsatian plain from a height of 591 meters. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries.

In the center is Wahlenbourg, the oldest. To the north is Dagsbourg, and to the south, Weckmund, built in the 12th century.

The castles were destroyed in 1466 during the Six Denarius War.

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