Around the source of the Largue

Starting from the car park by Levoncourt church, a walk to begin around 9 am, arriving at the Oberlarg chalet around midday.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.24 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,142 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,138 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,372 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,581 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park at Levoncourt church.

(S/E) Take the path leading into the forest to the right of the village hall; follow this path, marked with a Red Diamond, until you reach the junction with the wide path coming from Courtavon (Tonayate).

(1) Continue straight ahead; the path heads north-east and joins a Y-junction.

(2) Take the right-hand branch which climbs towards the summit. After a hairpin bend to the right, you’ll reach a junction in a clearing.

(3) Leave the wide path and take the one on the left which leads into the forest. The path heads north-east again and then emerges from the forest.

(4) View of the farm and Liebenstein Castle. After about 300 m, leave the farm on your left and follow the Red Diamond markings. Take the path on the right into the forest to join the one coming from Liebsdorf.

(5) Take this path on the right, heading due south. It is marked with a Yellow Triangle and climbs up to the upper meadows of Oberlarg, where the path joins theGR®532(Yellow Rectangle).

(6) At the T-junction, take the path on the right until you reach the crossroads where you can see Oberlarg in the distance.

(7) At the Carrefour Demate, leave theGR® and take the unmarked path on the left (view of the valley and the peaks of the Sungauvian Jura), and follow it to the Chalet Forestier in the municipality of Oberlarg (covered terrace).

(8) Continue along this path, which overlooks Oberlarg to the right and Winkel to the left, heading south to reach the junction with the D41 opposite the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel, sheltered by trees.

(9) Cross the road (take care) and continue south. At the edge of the forest, take the path on the right which becomes a track; follow it to a gully (rocks on the left) which you must cross to reach a path that you take to the right until you meet another coming from Oberlarg, which you take to the left. Shortly afterwards, you will reach a T-junction.

(10) Take this access path on the right between the Lucelle road and the Ébourbettes farm. When you reach the farm, go past it on the left (chapel and memorial to General Giraud’s escape).

(11) Then take the path on the right. It is marked with the Yellow Rectangle ofthe GR®532. Follow it through the meadows to reach the EDF pylons and the Rocher de la Sorcière.
Enjoy the view over the valley and Morimont. Continue down this path to the forest track. Take it to the left until you reach the crossroads (there is a shortcut to the right).

(12) View of Morimont Castle. Leave theGR® and turn left onto the path heading north, which leads to the D41 road; take the road to the left, passing a cross and a chapel, then the sign for the entrance to Levoncourt. A few dozen metres further on, look out for a path climbing up to the right of the road.

(13) Take this path, which skirts Levoncourt on the right. It rejoins the original path and, to the left, leads to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,581 ft - Car park at Levoncourt church. Near the - Largue (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ill
  2. 1 : mi 0.42 - alt. 1,634 ft - Tonayate crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 1.14 - alt. 1,631 ft - Y-junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.71 - alt. 1,913 ft - Crossroads in the clearing
  5. 4 : mi 2.18 - alt. 1,772 ft - View of the Liebenstein farm
  6. 5 : mi 2.5 - alt. 1,736 ft - Hairpin bend
  7. 6 : mi 2.92 - alt. 1,988 ft - GR®532 (Yellow Rectangle)
  8. 7 : mi 3.1 - alt. 2,041 ft - Demate crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 3.73 - alt. 1,988 ft - Forest chalet in the municipality of Oberlarg.
  10. 9 : mi 3.93 - alt. 1,972 ft - D41
  11. 10 : mi 5.11 - alt. 2,283 ft - T-junction.
  12. 11 : mi 6.02 - alt. 2,336 ft - Les Ébourbettes - Rocher de la Sorcière (Les Ébrouettes)
  13. 12 : mi 7.29 - alt. 1,729 ft - Viewpoint - Château de Morimont (ruines)
  14. 13 : mi 8.02 - alt. 1,581 ft - Levoncourt - Bypass trail
  15. S/E : mi 8.24 - alt. 1,581 ft - Car park at Levoncourt church

Notes

Light walking shoes, suitable clothing for the current weather, bring a packed lunch and drinks. Levoncourt/Levoncourt – no villages crossed.

Partially signposted by the Club Vosgien (see map)
Signs from the Club Vosgien.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
81wi0834
81wi0834
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, partly in the shade. It’s a shame that Morimont Castle is closed for safety works.

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CHOQUET
CHOQUET
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk; the scenery is beautiful, the route is shaded, and the short detour to Morimont Castle is well worth it.

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magory
magory

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with plenty of shade.
A little tip: towards the end of the route, take a short detour to visit the ruins of Morimont Castle.

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ramses25
ramses25

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, a lovely, shaded walk that’s suitable for everyone. The chalet is also a great place to have a meal.

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