Alter Kastelbergweg

Alter Kastelbergweg is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Grand Est, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges. It runs between about 3,780 ft and 3,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mittlach, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kastelberg, Rainkopf and Spitzkoepfe. Cascade de Wasser Felsen and Cascade de la Wormsa are within about 3 miles. For camping, Belle Hutte and Chalets de la Wormsa are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.