Long-distance hiking · France / DT-239004884
Randonnée : Freundstein et Molkenrain
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Leaving Thann for higher ground
The official record presents a walk from the valley towards the mountain heights, intended for experienced hikers. From Thann, the climb is as significant as the overall distance. Keep enough energy for the descent.
Molkenrain and Freundstein
The Molkenrain pastures, above the Hartmannswillerkopf military cemetery, and then the Freundstein shape the outing. They give the circuit its mountain and remembrance character. Being close to a site does not mean that all its monuments or visitor areas are included in the track.
A stop at a farm inn
The tourism office highlights the farm inns and their traditional marcaire meal. A planned stop can punctuate the day, provided that opening hours and any reservation are confirmed. Carry enough to walk independently of that service.
Choosing the correct loop
The stated departure is Place du Bungert in Thann. Several shorter walks also use the names Freundstein and Molkenrain: this entry refers specifically to the tourism office’s 21 km circuit and its own GPX.
Notable places
At a glance
- Record producer
- Office de tourisme du pays de Thann-Cernay
- Route format
- Published loop; official GPX in one segment.
- Start
- Thann
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Plan your day using the distance, elevation profile and your experience. Where the route is published for trail running, its sporting time is not a hiking duration.
Office de tourisme du pays de Thann-Cernay · 2026-03-06 ↗Prepare navigation
Save the GPX and an offline map. Check turns before setting out; similarly named nearby circuits may follow a different route.
Office de tourisme du pays de Thann-Cernay · 2026-03-06 ↗Confirm planned stops
Carry appropriate supplies and contact establishments directly to confirm any opening, meal or overnight stay your plan relies on. Being mentioned in a description does not guarantee a service.
Office de tourisme du pays de Thann-Cernay · 2026-03-06 ↗Official tourism record and GPX · Office de tourisme du pays de Thann-Cernay
Official route GPX published by the tourism producer and distributed through DATAtourisme. The track retains the original course; start coordinates come from the file.
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