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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 3 of 9

Stage 3: Windstein → Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg

From Windstein to Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg: 15.5 km, 660 m of ascent and 550 m of descent, or 4h45 – 5h30 of actual walking.

15.5 km660 m ascent550 m descent4h45 – 5h30High point 578 m Challenging day

Where to stay at Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg Stage 3 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m400 m500 m600 m700 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 kmAbri des amis de la Wasenbourg 427 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Windstein Start	0	329 m
High point	8.2	578 m
Niederbronn-les-Bains Village on the way	12.4	191 m
Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg Finish	15.5	427 m

Stage map

Where to stay at Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg

3 places to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

HutAbri des amis de la Wasenbourgkm 49.8 · on the GR · capacity 4
HotelHôtel du Parckm 46.8 · on the GR
HotelHôtel Mullerkm 47.1 · 90 m off the GRWebsite · +33 3 88 63 38 38

Water points

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

km 14

Getting there by train

Near the finish: Niederbronn-les-Bains (50 m from the route)

Stage 3 GPX All the stages of the GR53