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The detailed route description is divided into shorter subsections, each with an indication of distance and approximate walking time, assuming a fairly moderate walking pace. Note that distances have been assessed in kilometres, and where equivalent mileages are shown, these have been rounded and so are approximate.

The guide also gives a brief overview of some of the other long distance routes in the Vosges and Jura.

Traditional houses in Andlau, Alsace (Section 4)

THE GR53 WISSEMBOURG TO SCHIRMECK

Grand Wintersberg outlook tower (Section 1)

SECTION 1

GR53 WISSEMBOURG TO NIEDERBRONN-LES-BAINS

Obersteinbach

The small town of Wissembourg, with its timber-framed medieval houses, makes a pleasant starting-off point; the buildings crowding together along the River Lauter to give the old quarter a picture-postcard appearance.

Most of the route from here to Niederbronn-les-Bains is through woodland. The hills are always relatively low, the highest point being 580m. However, as the path follows a succession of hills and valleys, in total there is a good deal of climbing to be done. The high point at the lookout tower at Wintersberg gives views over the Black Forest and the vast undulating forests of the Vosges.