Vœllerdingen: Walking trails, aviation history and regional products

If you’re looking for a hotel in Vœllerdingen, you can plan your stay around the village’s varied attractions: a marked walking trail, the history of aviation in the First World War, a historic farmhouse, and regional products and visits by appointment. The Circuit du Pilâtre de Rozier passes through a variety of landscapes; the Sentier d’interprétation explores aviation history. At Moulin KLEIN, the focus is on food products as well as a fishing pond and snacks to take away; Les Vergers d’Arlette offers tours and products. These highlights can help you decide what to plan your trip around.

Walking trail and aviation history

The Circuit du Pilâtre de Rozier is a 10 km walking trail marked with a red ring used by the Club Vosgien. It starts at the Vœllerdingen pond and follows the Eichel River to Boetzel Hill, where the monument commemorating the crash of the Pilâtre de Rozier airship stands. The route passes through wooded areas, more open landscapes, fields and orchards. The distance and trail markings provide clear guidance, while the varied landscapes also give the route its character.

The Sentier d’interprétation du Pilâtre de Rozier is a separate point of interest. It presents the history of aviation in the First World War and covers the crash of the Pilâtre de Rozier airship on the hill between Oermingen and Vœllerdingen. The trail is at the original site of the Pilâtre de Rozier in Vœllerdingen and leads to the crest of Boetzel Hill. Information panels are located along the route. While the Circuit places the landscape and monument within a walking route, the Sentier focuses on aviation history and the historical context of the crash.

Lutterbacherhof: farm history and architecture

A farmstead at Lutterbacherhof is documented as belonging to Herbitzheim Abbey from the 14th century. The residential building of the Lutterbacherhof farmhouse in Vœllerdingen may date from the first half of the 18th century and has seven bays and a substantial interior oak staircase. These dates refer to different aspects: the farmstead is documented as belonging to the abbey from the 14th century, while the date of the residential building remains a possibility. The seven bays describe the façade’s layout; the oak staircase is an interior feature. This makes it possible to consider the history of the farmstead separately from the features of the residential building.

Products, fishing and visits by appointment

Moulin KLEIN offers flour, eggs, honey and bread. Smoked ham is available as a snack to take away; reservations are required. Product availability may change, so it is a good idea to check what is available before your visit. The fishing pond at Moulin KLEIN can be used with day permits, although seasonal rules may apply. When planning, take into account both the reservation required for the snack and any seasonal conditions for the day permit.

Les Vergers d’Arlette offers tours for groups and individuals by appointment. Le Biolädele at Les Vergers d’Arlette sells organic fruit juices, brandies, the local Aspérule liqueur, seasonal fruit, apple cider vinegar, dried fruit, and homemade jams and syrups. Artisanal beer is also produced there with spelt, fruit, Aspérule, dandelion and Christmas flavours. Appointments are required for both tours and sales. As the product range may change, check the selection before your visit.

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