Murbach: Hotels and accommodations

The Murbach Valley lies at the foot of the Grand Ballon, the highest summit of the Vosges mountain range.

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Activities

The Murbach–Hohrupf Ruins hiking trail is designated as a circular route for the general public. The Murbach–Wolfsgrube–Lieserwasen–Judenhut–Munsterackerle mountain biking circuit is 16.54 km long and has an elevation gain of 640 meters. The moderately difficult Langmatt–Judenhut circular trail can also be hiked with snowshoes when there is plenty of snow.

Culture and history

Murbach Abbey was officially founded on May 13, 728, by Widegern, the Bishop of Strasbourg. The present-day Saint-Léger Abbey Church dates from the first half of the 12th century.

In 1756, the former Saint-Léger Abbey Church was converted into a parish church after the nave had been destroyed; the choir and transept were preserved. By a decree dated October 1, 1841, the former abbey church was classified as a historic monument.

The former abbey gate, with its portal and the buildings at 6, 7, and 8 Rue Principale, was listed as a historic monument by a decree dated December 30, 1985.

The Notre-Dame de Lorette Chapel was built in 1693. The Calvary along the Stations of the Cross leading to the Notre-Dame de Lorette Chapel has been restored.

Surroundings

The historic site of Abbaye Saint-Léger de Murbach is located in the immediate vicinity of Murbach. Also nearby are the ruins of Château du Hohrupf and the ruins of Hugstein Castle, as well as the Hohrupf, Le Demberg, Geisskopf, and Ebeneck mountains.

The ruins of Château du Hungerstein are also located in the vicinity of Murbach.

More location pages: Masevaux, Uffholtz, Thann, Breitenbach-Haut-Rhin, Mittlach, Hohrod, Orschwihr, Freland

For the higher-level travel overview: Haut-Rhin.