Le Hohwald is one of the most unspoilt villages in the Alsatian Vosges — deep forests, spectacular waterfalls and mountain air. Your Elsass VTC chauffeur takes you there from Barr, Obernai or Strasbourg in complete serenity, so you can fully enjoy this natural interlude.
The D854 climbing towards Le Hohwald from Barr is narrow, shaded and spectacular at every bend. So letting your chauffeur take the wheel lets you enjoy the scenery without taking your eyes off the road — and arrive at the village perfectly relaxed.
Le Hohwald is not served by any regular public transport line from Strasbourg or Obernai. Yet this relative isolation is precisely what makes it such a preserved gem. The private car service is therefore the only comfortable way to get here without your own vehicle.
The Kreuzweg pass, just above the village, opens onto the Vosges ridges and the Struthof in 10 minutes. A full-day hire lets you combine several emblematic sites of central Alsace.
Le Hohwald is a starting point for numerous hiking trails. Our van welcomes up to 7 passengers with bags and equipment. We can also drop you at one trailhead and pick you up at another arrival point.
Le Hohwald is splendid in summer for its waterfalls and forests, but also in winter under the snow. The access roads can be icy between November and March. Our vehicle fitted with winter tyres guarantees safe access even in the heart of the Vosges winter.
Le Hohwald is about 50 minutes from Strasbourg via the A35 and D422. A nature escape from the Alsatian capital is perfectly feasible in half a day. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel and drops you directly at the village or the waterfalls.
Le Hohwald is a mountain village of 530 inhabitants nestled at 570 m altitude in the Vosges massif, in the delegated commune of Villé. It enjoys an exceptional natural setting — fir and beech forests, pure spring water and panoramas over the Alsace plain in clear weather. The village was long appreciated as a holiday resort by the Strasbourg bourgeoisie, which explains the remarkable architecture of its Belle Époque villas and town hall.
But Le Hohwald is more than a picture-postcard village. It is also a crossroads for hiking, mountain biking and nature discovery in the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park. Whether you come for a day of walking, to recharge in one of its inns or to explore the surroundings, your Elsass VTC chauffeur adapts to your programme.
Le Hohwald is famous for its waterfalls accessible on foot from the village. The great waterfall, fed by the Hohwald stream, is a striking sight after rain or in spring during the snowmelt. A developed path with a wooden footbridge lets you get close to the falls — a walk accessible to everyone, including children and people with reduced mobility to a certain extent.
The most spectacular, 10 minutes' walk from the centre. Impressive during snowmelt and after heavy rain.
New wooden footbridge offering a frontal view of the falls without leaving the maintained path.
The village stands at the crossroads of several GR routes and marked trails leading to Champ du Feu, Kreuzweg and the Bruche valley.
Centuries-old fir and beech forests offering shade and coolness even in summer, ideal for Nordic walking.
The village car park is limited on summer weekends. Taking a private chauffeur service saves you hunting for a space at peak times. And some trails start directly behind the village — your chauffeur can drop you at the exact start of your hike.
Few Vosges villages offer such a variety of atmospheres depending on the season. In spring, the melting snow swells the waterfalls and carpets the undergrowth with wild daffodils. In summer, the coolness of the fir forests attracts walkers and families seeking shade. Then comes autumn, perhaps the most beautiful season: the beech forests turn copper and gold, and the low light highlights the ridges. Finally, winter covers the village in a white blanket and opens the door to Nordic activities.
Just a few minutes from Le Hohwald, the Champ du Feu station offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledging as soon as the first snow falls. However, the pass road can be tricky in winter. Entrusting the journey to a private chauffeur equipped for the mountains is then the safest solution. Your Elsass VTC chauffeur drops you at the foot of the slopes and picks you up at the end of the day, without any worry about black ice or night driving.
A renowned climatic resort since the 19th century, Le Hohwald has retained an authentic holiday charm. Here you will find farm inns, local food tables and mountain accommodation serving Vosges specialities. On the menu: valley tart, stream trout, farmhouse Munster and bilberry tart. The village also houses a well-known wellness centre, a perfect addition to a day of walking in the forest.
An escape to Le Hohwald can combine nature, gastronomy and relaxation in a single day. A half-day or full-day hire lets you compose your programme freely. You can move from waterfall to farmhouse lunch and forest walk without ever getting behind the wheel. The village also pairs perfectly with nearby sites. A discovery circuit can connect Le Hohwald to Mont Sainte-Odile and the Struthof memorial in a day full of meaning.
Le Hohwald lies in the heart of the state forest, a mass of centuries-old fir, spruce and beech trees listed for its ecological richness. Wildlife is discreet but present: red deer, roe deer and chamois, while the capercaillie, emblem of the Vosges, nests in the heights. The silence of the undergrowth and the purity of the air have made the village a popular climatic resort for over a century.
For hiking, Le Hohwald is a true crossroads of trails marked by the Club Vosgien. From here, routes lead to Champ du Feu, Kreuzweg pass and the Bruche valley. Yet many of these trailheads are several kilometres from the centre, on poorly served forest roads. This is exactly where a private chauffeur makes the difference. Your Elsass VTC chauffeur takes you to the exact starting point of your walk and collects you at the finish, even if it lies in another valley. You can enjoy a linear hike rather than a loop, without the constraint of returning to your vehicle.
An essential address in the village. Homemade Alsatian cuisine, warm welcome, authentic setting in the heart of the Vosges forest. Ideal after a hike. Lunch or dinner, booking recommended.
Well-known personal and spiritual development centre set in the heart of the forest. Meditation retreats, yoga, retreats and seminars all year round in an exceptional setting. Day or week stays.
The pass at 768 m, just above Le Hohwald, opens onto the Vosges ridges and offers spectacular views over the Alsace plain and, in clear weather, the Alps. 30 min to 1 hr depending on the hike.
One of the most popular campsites in Bas-Rhin. Exceptional natural setting, direct access to hiking trails, family facilities. Very busy in July-August. Stay from 1 to several nights.
The only Nazi concentration camp established on French soil, 10 minutes from Le Hohwald via the Kreuzweg pass. A memorial site of exceptional historical importance. 2 to 3 hours with the CERD.
Major spiritual site of Alsace at 764 m. A thousand-year-old convent, Romanesque chapels and the mysterious Mur Païen. Ideally combined with Le Hohwald for a nature day. 2 to 4 hours depending on programme.
Book your private chauffeur from Strasbourg, Barr, Obernai or any other point in Alsace. You can fully enjoy the forest, the waterfalls and the village — your Elsass VTC chauffeur takes care of the rest.
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