The Hittenberg is a varied cultural and natural landscape with meadows, fields, hedges, copses and fallow land in the municipality of Hésingue, right next to Saint-Louis and the EuroAirport. The hills are covered with loess and loess loam and typical loess hollow paths lead to the plain a few metres higher with old and small parcelled cultivated land. Orchards, partially abandoned vineyards and small vegetable gardens alternate, allowing for a variety of flora and fauna rarely seen in the Basel area. With a little luck, the cuckoo, for example, will make its typical call in the forest.
Tour
The starting point for most of the walks is the cemetery on the northern edge of Hésingue and can be extended as required.
Refreshments
There are several restaurants and shopping facilities in Hésingue. However, the forest does not have any picnic or barbecue sites.
Other greenbelt sites in the vicinity
Further information
Here you will find further information from our partner regionatur.ch on the topic of 'Traditional Cultural Landscape'.
Excursion with animals, Excursion with children, Walk
Bicycle, Car
Food must be brought along
Birds, Cultural landscape / meadows, Forest, Insects, Reptiles
Tour
Buggies, Families, Groups (< 10 persons), Groups (> 10 persons), Pets, School classes, Walkers, Wheelchair
The destination can be reached by public transport as well as by bicycle or car. However, the timetable is modest, especially at weekends. Those arriving by car can park their vehicle at the cemetery in Hésingue, from where they walk uphill to the Hittenberg.
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