Reichsfeld at the foot of the Ungersberg

Reichsfeld lies at the end of the Schernetz Valley, in hilly terrain at the foot of the Ungersberg. The houses, too, are set amid this hilly landscape; more than half of the municipal area is forest. When planning a stay, hikes toward the Ungersberg, the VERONICA botanical trail, and the history of winemaking and crafts offer specific themes to explore.

Hiking around Reichsfeld

Reichsfeld is a starting point for numerous hikes toward the Ungersberg. One clearly defined longer option is the Andlau–Ungersberg–Bernardvillé circular hike: it is 16.9 kilometers long, rated moderate, and takes about 5.5 hours. These details provide a guide for planning your time; check trail conditions before setting out.

The route makes Reichsfeld a specific leg of the circuit: after the Ungersberg, the trail reaches the village and continues from the church toward Bernardvillé. Anyone considering this hike can weigh up the distance, moderate difficulty, and approximate duration together. The many other hikes toward the Ungersberg offer a wider choice, although the same time and difficulty details are not available for every route.

The VERONICA botanical trail

The VERONICA botanical trail draws attention to a variety of landscapes. It passes through forests, vineyards, meadows, orchards, fallow land, and heathland. Along the way, it also introduces several plant species listed on Alsace’s Red List of threatened species, including the Véronique flower. This connects the diversity of the landscape with a specific botanical theme.

The trail’s car park is at the entrance to Reichsfeld, next to the playground in Leh. This provides a landmark for getting there; check the parking regulations again before your trip.

Winemaking and Domaine Borès

Reichsfeld has a long-standing winemaking tradition. Domaine Borès is located at the foot of the Ungersberg and has been growing grapevines since the 18th century. The estate identifies Sohlenberg and Schieferberg as its two outstanding terroirs.

Domaine Borès lists Apéro Gourmand and Pique-nique chez le vigneron among its special offerings. If you are considering including either in your travel plans, check availability and booking conditions in advance. The estate generally lists opening hours as 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and asks visitors to announce their visit in advance. Please announce your visit ahead of time as requested, and check the current hours before arriving.

Historical traces in the village

The Maison aux Dîmes, Maison de Tonnelier, de Vigneron, is a cooper’s house. The year 1714 is inscribed above the cellar entrance, and 1720 at the foot of the staircase. The house’s two columns are said to have come from Baumgarten Abbey. The dates are therefore associated with specific parts of the building, while the columns’ origins remain a historical attribution.

Another object connected with Reichsfeld’s religious history is located in the presbytery: a basin depicting John the Baptist. It dates from 1690 and is classified as a protected object. Together with the cooper’s house, these details show different aspects of the village’s history—a craftsperson’s house with dated architectural features and a protected religious object.

Discover more destinations: Boofzheim, Breuschwickersheim, La Vancelle, Neugartheim-Ittlenheim, Scherwiller, Bernardvillé, Gunstett, Ingwiller.

For the regional travel overview: Bas-Rhin.