“Coucou des Bois” Walking Circuit

The beech grove, the habitat of the black woodpecker

On this easy walking trail, you might cross paths with the different species of woodpecker that live in Neuhof Nature Reserve. Be patient and keep your ears open and maybe you’ll be lucky enough to spot a great spotted woodpecker, middle spotted woodpecker or the iconic black woodpecker.

This forest circuit offers a pleasant stroll in all seasons, in fall especially when the changing colors of the leaves provides a tranquil oasis away from the clamor of the city.

Route: see map

Difficulty: easy but the path is uneven in places.

Distance: 2.6 km

Departure/arrival: from the car park, follow the “Chemin du Parcours Sportif” path.

Where to park: use the car park at the start of Rue de la Lisière in Strasbourg.