Best hard trails in Hirschthal

Starting from Hirschthal near the French border, this cross-border loop connects five dramatic medieval fortress ruins perched atop sandstone ridges. Winding shaded paths ascend through the dense Wasgau and Northern Vosges forests, revealing ancient rock-hewn steps and cliffside fortifications. Highlights along the way include the high walls of Wegelnburg, the atmospheric ruins of Hohenbourg, Loewenstein, and Froensbourg, as well as the massive sandstone citadel of Château de Fleckenstein.