Discover Levoncourt

In Levoncourt, hiking trails, viewpoints and cultural sites come together. The Chemin de Mariastein starts here and runs through the Alsatian Jura; other routes take you through meadows, forests and the landscape of the upper Largue Valley. When planning your trip, consider whether you want to focus on the long pilgrimage route, a walk or the views of cliffs and valleys.

The Chemin de Mariastein: a route in stages

The marked Chemin de Mariastein is 30 kilometres long, runs from Levoncourt to Mariastein and follows a former pilgrimage route. You can walk the route all at once or in stages. The first stage is 8 kilometres long: it starts at the Julien Idoux car park in Levoncourt and ends at La Charrière in Winkel. This clearly distinguishes the first stretch from the full route.

All starting points on the Chemin de Mariastein are accessible by car. This information can be useful when planning a hike in stages, without confusing the individual sections: the start in Levoncourt is part of the first 8-kilometre stage, while the entire marked route is 30 kilometres long. Route details may change; check the current description before planning your hike.

Cliffs with views of the Jura and Vosges

Above Levoncourt, the Roc au Corbeau rises to 735 metres. This limestone outcrop lies on a path along the French-Swiss border. From there, you can see the ruins of Château du Morimont, its former manor house and, on the horizon, the Vosges. The rock formation, border location and far-reaching views combine to create a distinctive landscape.

Another viewpoint is the Rocher de la Sorcière, near the Ferme des Ebourbettes. It overlooks the upper Largue Valley and part of the Swiss Ajoie. Along with the Roc au Corbeau, it offers another perspective on the surroundings: here, the valley and views towards the Ajoie take centre stage, while the limestone outcrop offers views of Château du Morimont and the Vosges.

Meadows, forest and trails around Levoncourt

The “Par Oberlarg et la Crête de la Montagne” route starts at the lower car park by Levoncourt church. Its landscape features meadows and forest; it also offers views of the ruins of Château du Morimont and the upper Largue Valley. The route combines views of the surrounding area with a succession of open and wooded sections.

The “Autour de Levoncourt” route offers a viewpoint overlooking the village. Other features include a wildlife park, ponds and streams, as well as forests and meadows with flora and fauna. It is considered a family-friendly walk and requires no special equipment. Including this route in your plans offers a different way to explore the area than the longer Chemin de Mariastein.

The area is also classified in terms of its natural environment within the Largue region: the municipality of Levoncourt is included in the ZNIEFF “Vallées de la Largue et affluents.” This forms part of the larger ZNIEFF Type 2 “Vallées de la Largue, de sa source à sa confluence avec l'Ill, et de ses affluents.” The name refers to the valleys of the Largue and its tributaries.

A cultural highlight in the village

In addition to its trails, the Église Saint-Maurice offers a specific historical point of interest: its sacristy dates from 1786 and houses two wooden statues. This stop complements the natural landscape with an architectural and cultural detail. When planning your trip, you can consider different interests without combining a hiking trail, viewpoint and cultural site into a single route.

Discover more destinations: Urbès, Oderen, Wintzenheim, Illzach, Bollwiller, Guémar, Balschwiller, Logelheim.

For the regional travel overview: Haut-Rhin.