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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 1 of 9

Stage 1: Wissembourg → Hirschthal

From Wissembourg to Hirschthal: 16.6 km, 510 m of ascent and 270 m of descent, or 4h30 – 5h15 of actual walking.

16.6 km510 m ascent270 m descent4h30 – 5h15High point 503 m Moderate day

Where to stay in Hirschthal Stage 1 GPX

Moderate day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m400 m500 m600 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmHirschthal 409 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Wissembourg Start	0	160 m
Rott Village on the way	3.4	287 m
High point	5.6	503 m
Climbach Village on the way	9.2	355 m
Hirschthal Finish	16.6	409 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Hirschthal

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

HotelGimbelhofkm 16.6 · 430 m off the GRWebsite · +33 3 88 94 43 58

Along the way

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

HutRefuge de la Scherholkm 5.6 · on the GR
RefugeRefuge de Pigeonnierkm 6.2 · on the GR

Water points

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

km 0.1 · km 6.1

Getting there by train

Near the start: Wissembourg (450 m from the route)

Stage 1 GPX All the stages of the GR53