Our accommodations

The Sturzelbronn refuge

3 Rte de la Muhlenbach 57230 Sturzelbronn

This chalet, managed by the Friends of Nature of the Northern Vosges, is located in the center of the Northern Vosges Natural Park, classified as a “World Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO.

Type

Refuge

Opening

All year round (subject to conditions)

Reservation

Obligatory

Sanitary facilities

Suits, hot and cold showers
29 PLACES

- 6 rooms for 2, 3, 4, or 5 people
- 1 dormitory for 7 people

Living room

50 places, fully equipped kitchen (freezer for long stays)

Nearest restaurant

1 km

Parking

Cars and coaches near the chalet

Chèques vacances

Not allowed

Pets

Not allowed

Other information

Approval of a shelter housing minors No. 576610001

Reservations

Email: Schaechtele Alfred
appt 51, 3 place Albert 1er 67000 Strasbourg
Phone: 07 66 14 13 54.

Location

Latitud 49° 03’ 25" - Longitudine 7° 35’ 18"

Access

Between Wissembourg and Bitche via the D35, 9 miles from Bitche

Situation

3 Rte de la Muhlenbach, 57230 Sturzelbronn

Public transport

SNCF: Bitche station, 8.7 miles away

Phone

06 52 73 63 35

Nearest Amis de la Nature chalet

In France, Les Mélèzes is 41 miles away, and in Germany, Am Bethof is 21 miles away.

In the region

To see

Natural sites:
  • Landscaped trail crossing the border
  • Region rich in mushrooms, orchids, carnivorous plants
  • Abundant wildlife, large and small game
Cultural sites:
  • 12th-century Cistercian Abbey in Sturzelbronn
  • Castle Route
  • Castle Museum in Obersteinbach
  • Citadel of Bitche (Vauban)
  • Maginot Line: Simserhof fortification, Lembach lime kiln, Fort Casso in Rohrbach lès Bitche
  • Glass and Crystal Museum in Meisenthal
  • Clog Maker's Museum in Soucht
  • Eschwiller Mill Museum in Volmunster
  • European Archaeological Park in Bliesbruck-Reinheim

To practice

  • Hiking: GR regional trail and GR532
  • Botanical trail
  • Greenways cycle routes (5 road circuits)
  • Mountain biking (FFCT 2005: Vertes Tout-terrain)
  • Climbing in Niederbronn lès Bains (15 km)
  • Horse riding
  • Water sports (lake, river)
  • Golf (18 holes in Bitche)
  • Tree adventure course in Hasselfurth

Local festivities

  • Bitche Summer Festival in July
  • International Folklore Festival in Bitche in August

Local specialties

  • Foie gras from the Bitche region
  • Flamed tarts (flams)
  • Mare's milk from the Volmunster stud farm
  • Fish from rivers and ponds

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