Landscapes of the Blies

Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE

Scale : 1:25 000

13.90€

TOP100D67 - BAS-RHIN STRASBOURG HAGUENAU SÉLESTAT PNR DES VOSGES DU NORD

TOP100D57 - MOSELLE METZ THIONVILLE PNR DE LORRAINE PNR DES VOSGES DU NORD

201 ALSACE MASSIF DES VOSGES

89032 - LA TRAVERSEE DES VOSGES

Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS

Scale : 1:100 000

9.10€

D67-68 BAS-RHIN HAUT-RHIN

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Scale : 1:150 000

5.90€

D54-57 MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE MOSELLE

Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN

Scale : 1:800 000

7.00€

Description

On site, you will find the trail under the following name: PAYSAGES DE LA BLIES

This route is mainly devoted to observing nature. The walk starts and finishes at the arboretum in Blies-Schweyen, which provides an excellent introduction to the environmental richness of the Blies valley. The arboretum covers over 4 hectares and features more than 100 plant species that are typical of the region, providing insight into the local ecosystem.

After meandering through the vast River Blies, you will be pleasantly surprised by the stunning views of landscapes dotted with forests, orchards, and crops. The woods on the plateau are mainly populated by beech and oak trees, with other slightly rarer species such as maple, hornbeam, and wild cherry also present.

In the valley near the arboretum, you will find alders, ashes, and oaks. Use the leaves and bark to help you identify them and enjoy the process.

- Variant: the circuit can be extended by the “The shared Blies" circuit (La Blies partagée) - 11.8 km.

- Connections: at Gersweiler Wald, towards the airfield, you have a connection to the “Following the Path of the Counts" circuit (Sur les pas des comtes) in Frauenberg - 5 km.

- Trail-Marking: yellow ring

- Geographical Area: The Blies Valley, confluences of water and history

- Starting point: Blies-Guersviller > 12 rue des Écoles - Arboretum

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

1h30mn

Dist.

6.9 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

1 Rue des Fleurs , 57200 Blies-Guersviller

Lat : 49.13437Lng : 7.09899

Points of interest

Virgin mary’s cave

The cave was erected in 1958 in the honour of Notre Dame de Lourdes on the heights of Blies-Schweyen, in a place chosen for its idyllic character.

Rue de la Montagne 57200 BLIES GUERSVILLER

12 rue des Ecoles 57200 BLIES GUERSVILLER

Arboretum

In the valley of the Blies, on the banks of the river, an arboretum with an environmental vocation has been created on more than 4 hectares. In a green and protected setting, it hosts a launching point for the canoe course. The Arboretum is an educational trail for young and old, where the circuit, accessible to all, is punctuated by explanatory tables on the river Blies and the fauna of this natural environment. Wooden signs indicate the names of these species in French, German and Latin. Benches and tables are placed along the route to enjoy this beautiful environment! The little extra: walkers wishing to go to Germany can use the footbridge linking Blies-Guersviller to Bliesmengen-Bolchen, where there is a restaurant.

Rue des Ecoles Blies-Schweyen 57200 BLIES GUERSVILLER

Saint-eustache church

It has been built in 1841 in the neo-baroque style. According to the myth, Saint Eustache converted himself after he had met a miraculous deer and he died as a martyr. In the parish of Blies-Schweyen, he is celebrated every year on the Sunday after September 20th.

Rue de la Chapelle 57200 BLIES GUERSVILLER

Chapelle Saint-Quirin

This chapel was for a long time a place of pilgrimage. Saint Quirin was a roman tribune from the beginning of the 2nd century who died as a martyr in 130 because of his Christian faith.