Discovering the Chemin des Cîmes in Alsace
A unique place in the heart of Alsace
The Chemin des Cîmes is one of the places not to be missed during your stay in Alsace. It's the ideal place to visit if you want to discover a superb panorama in the heart of nature.
Discovering the Chemin des Cîmes is the perfect opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Alsace from a new angle, by walking above the treetops.
Admire the forest from the sky
The Chemin des Cimes offers the chance to discover mysterious forests surrounded by gently sloping mountains. You'll love discovering its rich natural heritage, as well as its sublime wildlife, and you may even have the chance to spot roe deer or lynx! Species that populate a place that has been disputed for centuries. Its majestic ruins (castles and military installations) bear witness to this.
4 stages to discover the Chemin des Cimes :
The Tower
The most impressive and highest point on the trail is the Tower! It is 10 storeys high. Its gently sloping wooden walkway takes you effortlessly up to the top.
Once at the top of this point, which is one of the highest in the region, you're in for a real treat. The scenery is breathtaking! In the distance, weather permitting, you can even see Strasbourg Cathedral.
Some information about the Tower
- Length of ascent: 425 metres
- Height: 29 metres
- Maximum gradient: 6%.
- Tunnel slide: 75 metres long
Looking for thrills and adrenalin?
Head for the Toboggan! You'll enjoy a 75-metre-long descent inside the observation tower!
Practical information
The price of a trip down the slide is €2.00 per person.
To find out more about opening times, please visit the official Chemin des Cîmes website.
You can also explore the Chemin des Cîmes trail, as well as the learning and discovery stations.
As you can see... Discovering the Chemin des Cîmes is the perfect opportunity to discover the natural beauty of Alsace from a new angle, by walking above the treetops.
Practical information
📍 Chemin des Cimes Alsace,
Schoenenbourg,
67160 Drachenbronn-Birlenbach
🚗 The Hôtel Vendôme *** is located 58km from Chemin des Cîmes. By car, you will therefore be there in less than 1 hour's drive via the A4.
Your hotel in Strasbourg
The Hôtel Vendôme *** welcomes you opposite Strasbourg station.
Discover the 48 rooms sleeping from 1 to 4 people. The ideal hotel for solo travellers, couples, friends and even families with children!
All the rooms are bright and cosy for maximum comfort and are all equipped with showers or baths.
To make life easier during your stay, take advantage of the hotel's many services:
- A varied sweet and savoury buffet breakfast, served in a cosy room with exposed wooden beams
- A lounge/bar open 24 hours a day for a relaxing moment
- 24-hour reception every day
- Equipment available on request, including an ironing board and iron, a changing table and a bottle warmer.
