The Col Amic and the Ferme-Auberge du Kohlschlag

The starting point is at Col Amic at the junction of the D13bis and the D431. There are car parks on both sides of the road. There are also picnic tables there.

(S/E) Where you see two picnic tables, take the steps leading down and follow the Red Rectangle markings of^{the GR®5}towards Vieil Armand. At the bottom of the steps, ignore the path that turns right and head diagonally uphill to the left. At the end of this path, when you cross the departmental road again, leave the^GR®5on your right and cross carefully to continue straight on, towards the Sicurani Chapel. From here, follow the Yellow Triangle markings.
After about 150 metres, at the top of this steep slope, you’ll reach a T-junction.

(1) Turn left, still heading towards the Sicurani Chapel. After a rise, ignore the path that continues straight ahead and head down to the right. The path then bends to the left. At the bottom of the path, at a junction with a wider track, cross it and carry on straight ahead to the crossroads about 200 m further on.

(2) Ignore the Yellow Triangle signposting continuing straight ahead and turn sharply left towards Kohlschlag. From here, follow the Blue Triangle signposting. Carry on straight ahead at the next junction. The path passes through a gap in a fence with an information sign about guard dogs. Carry on until you can see the Kohlschlag Farm Inn below.

(3) Walk down to the fence, then turn left and follow it on the left-hand side towards Col Amic and Holzwasen. A few dozen metres further on, go through an opening in the fence to join the tarmac road. Then head uphill to the left. At the top of this road, at a crossroads, leave the Soultz communal forest and the Blue Triangle signposting on your right and head uphill to the left. Just after a final right-hand bend, you’ll reach the Col Amic and your starting point (S/E).

At point (3) is the Kohschlag Farm Inn.