Northern Vosges - Circuit of the 4 castles

Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)

Hiking shoes adapted to the terrain (even for children!)

Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)

Mobile phone and spare battery

Before leaving:

Check general and local weather, ensuring no precipitation

Inform yourself about the approach walk, route elevation, duration, possible bailout (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)

Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, inns

Inform a close contact of your plan and update them in case of changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking

Avoid going alone, use equipment suited to the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

In case of problems, call 112 (European emergency number)

Line 317 - shuttle from Fleckenstein Castle departing from Wissembourg station. Runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays from Easter to All Saints.

Routes in Alsace: www.fluo.eu

Visiting Fleckenstein Castle requires an entrance fee. You will find all necessary information on the website http://www.fleckenstein.fr/

and at the tourist office https://www.alsace-verte.com

Information office of Lembach - Alsace Verte Tourist Office

2 route de Bitche, 67510 Lembach

tourisme@alsace-verte.com

+33(0)3 88 86 71 45

Information office of Niederbronn-les-Bains - Alsace Verte Tourist Office headquarters

6 place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 67110 Niederbronn-les-Bains

https://www.alsace-verte.com/#ot

tourisme@alsace-verte.com

+33 (0)3 88 80 89 70