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Walking route · Simmozheim · Updated on 14 November 2026

Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse walk

Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse is a walk of 12.8 km from Simmozheim. Along the way you'll find 39 benches and 3 water fountains and refill points.

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Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse
Kirchenburg · after 5.2 km
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  • 12.8 km
  • ± 3:10 h
  • ↑ 205 m · ↓ 231 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • National route
  1. Start in Simmozheim

    0 km

    At the start: water point.

  2. 4.7 km · 8 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    4.7 km
  3. 458 m · 13 benches

    Kirchenburg

    5.2 km

    Attraction

  4. 7.6 km · 16 benches

    Finish

    12.8 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

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1 sight along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 205 m
Down
↓ 231 m
Highest point
577 m
Lowest point
386 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2.2 km
  • 10-15% slope · 771 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

12.8 km in total
  • Track: 8.2 km
  • Road: 1.8 km
  • Street: 1.6 km
  • Busy road: 775 m
  • Path: 375 m

Surfaces

12.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 6.3 km
  • Gravel: 5.4 km
  • Natural: 650 m
  • Unpaved: 375 m

About the walking route Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse is a walking route of 12.8 km that starts in Simmozheim. It does not end where it starts. You start in Simmozheim, Backhaus and finish in Perouse, Waldenserkirche. Along the way you pass Kirchenburg (after 5.2 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 205 m in total and descend 231 m. Allow ± 3:10 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (8.2 km), road (1.8 km) and street (1.6 km). Of the surface, 6.3 km asphalt and 5.4 km gravel.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 39 benches and 3 water fountains and refill points. You can fill your bottle at the start and after 4.7 km. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Simmozheim-Neidenstein)

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Kloster HirsauKloster HirsauAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  2. 2Liebenzell CastleLiebenzell CastleCastle · 6 km from the route
  3. 3Sternwarte HöfingenSternwarte HöfingenAttraction · 7.3 km from the route
  4. 4Schlegler SchloßSchlegler SchloßCastle · 1.8 km from the route
  5. 5Bahnhof Weil der StadtBahnhof Weil der StadtAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  6. 6AugustinerklosterAugustinerklosterAttraction · 2.4 km from the route
  7. 7StadtmuseumStadtmuseumMuseum · 2.5 km from the route
  8. 8KlösterleKlösterleAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
  9. 9JudentorJudentorAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
  10. 10RabenturmRabenturmAttraction · 2.7 km from the route
  11. 11SpitalkapelleSpitalkapelleAttraction · 2.7 km from the route
  12. 12AureliuskircheAureliuskircheAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  13. 13Burg SteineggBurg SteineggCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  14. 14Schloss DätzingenSchloss DätzingenCastle · 6.2 km from the route
  15. 15Palais VischerPalais VischerMuseum · 6.4 km from the route
  16. 16Hermann-Hesse-MuseumHermann-Hesse-MuseumMuseum · 6.6 km from the route
  17. 17Eltinger BlickEltinger BlickViewpoint · 6.7 km from the route
  18. 18UlrichdenkmalUlrichdenkmalMemorial · 7.1 km from the route
  19. 19Burg GechingenBurg GechingenCastle · 7.1 km from the route
  20. 20Christian-Wagner-HausChristian-Wagner-HausMuseum · 7.7 km from the route
  21. 21Johannes-Täufer-KircheJohannes-Täufer-KircheAttraction · 7.8 km from the route
  22. 22PomeranzengartenPomeranzengartenAttraction · 7.9 km from the route
  23. 23Schloß LeonbergSchloß LeonbergCastle · 7.9 km from the route
  24. 24Hoher BaumHoher BaumAttraction · 8.1 km from the route
  25. 25Schloss HöfingenSchloss HöfingenCastle · 8.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse?

Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Simmozheim - Perouse is 12.8 km long. Allow ± 3:10 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Simmozheim, Backhaus to Perouse, Waldenserkirche.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Simmozheim.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 205 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Kirchenburg.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

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