Sentiers Plaisir: In the footsteps of the Salm Anabaptists

  • Julien Kauffmann
Duration 3h Length 5 Km Vertical rise 110 m Difficulty Intermediate La Broque
To the start

Discover the lives of the inhabitants of the historic farm and the elders of Salm's Anabaptist community, Jacob Kupferschmitt and Nicolas Augsburger. These 2 emblematic figures of the Mennonite movement were recognized as early as the 18th century for their talents as breeders/farmers and their knowledge of the use of medicinal plants. Visit the historic farm and the Anabaptist cemetery, passing through Malplaquet, the Coucou forest house and the Gros Chêne.

Departure: 2pm from the Salm forest house parking lot. Return around 5pm.
Requirements: walking shoes, beverages, weather-appropriate clothing & protection. Distance: 5 km. Elevation gain : 110 m


Further information

Latitude 48.45548
Longitude 7.14864
Elevation 110 m
Duration 3h
Lenght 5 Km
Level of difficulty Intermediate
Departure point Parking de la maison forestière de Salm
Nearest station Rothau