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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 4 of 9

Stage 4: Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg → Reipertswiller

From Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg to Reipertswiller: 16.3 km, 490 m of ascent and 630 m of descent, or 4h45 – 5h30 of actual walking.

16.3 km490 m ascent630 m descent4h45 – 5h30High point 525 m Challenging day

Where to stay in Reipertswiller Stage 4 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

100 m200 m300 m400 m500 m600 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 kmOberbronn 480 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Abri des amis de la Wasenbourg Start	0	427 m
Oberbronn Village on the way	2.2	480 m
High point	2.6	525 m
Lichtenberg Village on the way	15	338 m
Reipertswiller Finish	16.3	290 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Reipertswiller

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

GîteGîte d’étape Lichtenbergkm 64.8 · on the GR
HotelAu Soleil Lichtenbergkm 64.9 · on the GRWebsite · +33 3 88 89 96 13

Water points

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

km 15 (Halte gourde)

Getting there by train

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

Stage 4 GPX All the stages of the GR53