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What is remarkable about this section of the walk is the succession of castle ruins passed on the way, many of them taking advantage of the isolated sandstone crags that are characteristic of the Northern Vosges. Fleckenstein Castle is perhaps the most visited, its substantial walls standing on a high pinnacle close to the German border. The GR passes close to at least eight other castles before reaching Niederbronn-les-Bains, and there are several more a few kilometres distant. Among them the ruins of Loewenstein and Froensbourg are worth special mention, as both are in spectacularly elevated locations.

The Northern Vosges is never overwhelmed by visitors, so this first section of the route promises an interesting and relatively undisturbed walk.

A strong walker could complete this section in two days, but this would start the whole journey with a very long day, and there is much to see en route. We suggest a half-day’s walk to reach one of the hotels at Climbach, then an easy day would reach Obersteinbach, with another very manageable day completing the section.