Le Buchwald

Discover the Gîte

Your 8-bedroom gîte in the heart of the Vosges
The history of the site

A living heritage in the heart of the forest

A former forest house dating back to 1875, this charming property predates the French Revolution and is set in the privileged environment of the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve.

Here, nature reigns supreme. Stealthy lynx, roe deer crossing at dawn, curious foxes, nocturnal badgers... you're not quite at home here.

Nestling in a wooded clearing of around 1 hectare at the foot of the Grand Wintersberg, the highest point in the massif, the former Buchwald forest house is at the crossroads of countless hiking trails, including the historic GR53, which runs alongside it.

Façade of the Maison Forestière in Buchwald
Vosges du Nord forest
Details of the interior of the gîte
Interior

Living spaces

Exceptional volumes, a majestic yet soothing atmosphere.

Cathedral hall of the gîte
Reception

The Cathedral Hall

The cathedral ceiling houses a period Kachelofe. It leads to a separate kitchen, living room and dining room.

Kachelofe Beams Fireplace
Large veranda in the gîte
Friendly

La Grande Véranda

With its triple exposure and numerous windows, this master communal room gives the impression of being part of the forest.

Triple exhibition Bar Bread oven
Fully equipped kitchen
Gastronomy

Kitchens

Two fully-equipped kitchens: one with a separate sitting area, the other with a bar, authentic oven and rotisserie fireplace.

2 kitchens Bread oven Rotisserie
Overnight stays

The rooms

Eight elegantly furnished and decorated bedrooms, spread over two buildings.

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Spacious rooms
Spread over the two floors of the two buildings, each is decorated with care.
SDB
Private bathrooms
Most rooms have their own private bathroom.
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Relaxation areas
Veranda, corner fireplace, billiards table and mezzanine library under exposed roof timbers.
Wellbeing

Your relaxation area

The garden level has been designed as a real cocoon in which to recharge your batteries.

Wellness area - heated indoor swimming pool

Heated indoor swimming pool

A wellness area in light-coloured wood with direct access to the outdoors and the courtyard.

Light wood sauna

Soft, enveloping warmth for a rejuvenating break after a day's hiking.

Sports hall

Small, discreet gym opening onto the courtyard to keep in shape.

Exterior

Nature as far as the eye can see

An exceptional area where man and nature have been interacting for centuries.

Fleckenstein Castle - Northern Vosges

Vosges du Nord Nature Park

A landscape of beech, oak and Scots pine forests, home to remarkable biodiversity.

  • GR53 from the gîte
    One of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Vosges directly borders the property.
  • Grand Wintersberg (581 m)
    The highest point in the massif, at the foot of which nestles the forest house.
  • UNESCO Reserve
    UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - castles, spectacular rocks, secret valleys.
  • Wildlife
    Lynx, roe deer, foxes, badgers - unspoilt nature on your doorstep.
Practice

Good to know

Arrival & Departure
Check-in from 4pm
Check-out before 10am
Capacity
Up to 16 passengers
8 bedrooms
Car park
Free private car park
on the property
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connection
free & unlimited

Ready to experience Buchwald?

Book your stay in this exceptional forest house, set between Alsace's heritage and unspoilt nature.