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Altenkraehkopf walks
Lakes and pastures
Visorando Member
6.83 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,394 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike that takes you up to the “Gazons”, the famous pastures of the Hautes Vosges, and along the steep slopes overlooking the magnificent cirques where the lakes of Lac Vert and Lac du Forlet lie. All of this is situated at an altitude and in landscapes that are reminiscent of the Alps.
Lac Vert - Gazon du Faing - Forlet Lake (Lac des Truites)
10.49 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,873 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
Explore the forest, lakes and the Hautes Chaumes, the highlights of this hike that follows Vosges Club trails.
Four Lakes Circuit in the Vosges
10.47 mi
+2,615 ft
-2,644 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
Hike in the Alsatian Vosges from Lac Blanc to Lac Vert and return via Lac des Truites and Lac Noir. These are three loops that follow on from each other so well that you can shorten the route at two points.
Tour around Blanc and Noir lakes
5.61 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,808 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
A pretty walk, alternating between rises and descents following sinuous winds and paths over ridges with magnificent views. ‘’The’’ meeting place for local chamois.
Lac Vert and Lac du Forlet
Tourist office
5.24 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,299 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
Lac Vert (1,044 m) owes its name to the colour it takes on in summer due to the proliferation of algae. Lac des Truites (or Forlet) is the highest lake in the Vosges mountains at 1,066 m.
Both are located in former glacial cirques dominated by the Hautes Chaumes.
La Schlucht - Lac Vert - Lac Forlet
10.61 mi
+2,415 ft
-2,411 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
This hike, which follows the marked trails of the Club Vosgien, will allow you to discover the forest, lakes, Hautes Chaumes... the Hautes Vosges.
The numerous picnic spots and the warm welcome you will receive at the various farm inns will make your walk even more enjoyable.
The battlefields of Linge and the glacial cirque of Lake Forlet
12.30 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,313 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
A very varied hike possible in all seasons, which first crosses the Linge battlefield to discover the geography and remains of one of the deadliest places of the 1914-18 war.
After this moving start, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views as you head towards the highest lake in the Vosges mountains: Lake Forlet. Walking through its majestic glacial cirque, you can admire the exceptional views offered by the ridges overlooking the lake.
Circular walk around the three lakes starting from Dreieck
9.46 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,614 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
Starting from the Route des Crêtes between the Col du Calvaire and the Col de la Schlucht, this walk begins with a panoramic view of Lac du Forlet from the Crête du Gazon du Faing. The route continues, alternating between woodland and open terrain, taking you to discover Lac Noir, Lac du Forlet (also known as Lac des Truites) and Lac Vert.
The Belmont viewpoint and Lacs Blanc, Noir and Forlet as seen from the Dreieck
8.90 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,827 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
A walk along the ridges of the Hautes-Vosges, taking in both well-known and lesser-known paths. The route passes near three lakes and offers magnificent views of the Alsace plain, the Black Forest and the Alps on clear days. Plenty of blueberries in season.