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Osenbach
Information
Country	France
Area	5,6 km²
Population	875 hab. (1er january 2018)
Density	156,25 inhab./km²
Postal code	68570
Spindle	UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00
Location
47 ° 59 ′ 10 ″ N 7 ° 13 ′ 5 ″ E
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Osenbach is an Alsatian village located in the Noble Valley, in lush greenery at the foot of the Petit Ballon.

Understand

Located at the bottom of the Noble Valley, Osenbach is a small village set in the most attractive natural surroundings. It enjoys a splendid view of the Petit and the Grand Ballon. In the Piedmont des Vosges, surrounded by beautiful pine forests, it is an ideal destination for green tourism. The village benefits from a privileged location thanks to its sunshine and an exceptional panoramic richness linked to the geological structure. The natural flora, protected by prefectural decree, underlines the great variety of soils.

To go

By car: RD 83, Soultzmatt exit or A 35 exit 28 Guebwiller.

By train: Strasbourg-Basel line, Rouffach station.

By plane: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to 60 km.

See

• 47.986857.218381 St. Stephen's Church  – the first Saint-Etienne church was built in XII^e century. The Romanesque bell tower, very massive in its lower part with loopholes, has three floors in its upper part. (last update Dec. 2020)
• 47.997067.224722 Bickenberg Hill  – the site has been classified as a protected area by prefectural decree of December 11, 1965. Its arid moors are home to a multitude of rare species, the oldest of which date back several millennia. (last update Dec. 2020)
• Soils trail  – this educational equipment, made up of 18 explanatory panels and unparalleled in France, is aimed at a very wide audience; students will find there an innovative working tool while the inhabitants of the valley and tourists will see the opportunity to learn or deepen their knowledge of soil science, while being aware of a particular aspect and little known to the environment. (last update Feb. 2018)

Make

Osenbach is punctuated by numerous events for young and old. Several highlights particularly enliven its streets [1]:

• Snail festival end of April and beginning of May. – it will delight lovers of small animals as much as the curious! After a tasting of snails cooked Alsatian style, you will be able to appreciate their speed during the traditional tiercé disputed on a specially equipped racetrack ... (last update Feb. 2018)
• Unicycle ascent Ascension Thursday. – unicycle race on the climb between Soultzmatt and Osenbach. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Discovery of the starry sky and open doors at the observatory Friday evening in July and August. – Animations and discovery of astronomy at the astronomical observatory. (last update Feb. 2018)

Osenbach offers you the opportunity to practice many sports and relaxation activities within a radius of 10 km: tennis, golf, swimming, climbing, hiking, walks in the vineyard, cycle tourism, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, motor sports, pétanque, fitness trail, media library, ... [2]

Eat

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

Osenbach has furnished tourist accommodation of all categories.

Around

• 48.0437.30581 Eguisheim  –  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.92977.29362 Gundolsheim  – houses in cogs. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.98447.28943 Pfaffenheim  – commune of the Ballons des Vosges regional natural park. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.96167.2384 Soultzmatt  – commune of the Ballons des Vosges regional natural park. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.95727.25865 Westhalten  – Westhalten fountain and well . (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.9777.1956 Wintzfelden  – Has a "lapidarium" and a convent. (last update Feb. 2018)