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ClosureGR53 in the Northern Vosges: diversion south of Obersteinbach, between the wash house and the Gabelfels, announced for six months from August 2026. Follow the signs. Details

GR53 stage 6 of 9

Stage 6: Schœnbourg → Haegen

From Schœnbourg to Haegen: 18.8 km, 500 m of ascent and 300 m of descent, or 5h – 5h45 of actual walking.

18.8 km 11.7 mi500 m 1,640 ft ascent300 m 984 ft descent5h – 5h45High point 439 m 1,440 ft Challenging day

Where to stay in Haegen Stage 6 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m400 m500 m0 km5 km10 km15 kmHaegen 431 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Schœnbourg Start	0	239 m
Eschbourg Village on the way	2.3	203 m
Saverne Village on the way	14.4	191 m
High point	18.5	439 m
Haegen Finish	18.8	431 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Haegen

1 place to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

B&BLà-Haut Savernekm 105.8 · on the GRWebsite · +33 3 88911761

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

Youth hostelAuberge de Jeunesse de Savernekm 102.4 · 200 m off the GRWebsite · +33 3 88 91 14 84
CampgroundSeasonova Les Portes d'Alsacekm 103.9 · 430 m off the GRWebsite · +33 3 88 91 35 65

Water points

2 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 1 · km 14.4 (Tap water)

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