Around Lake Kruth

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More of a Sunday stroll than a real hike, this trail around Lake Kruth-Wildenstein, which is accessible to people with disabilities, will give you a breath of fresh air. It is particularly pleasant in summer when it is very hot in the valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 9 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 9 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 558 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 543 m
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AROUND LAKE KRUTH
Kruth lake
Through the trees
Panorama of Lake Kruth

Description of the walk

Park in the car park next to Lake Kruth.

(S/E) To begin this tour of the lake, take the path between the lake and the road towards the bottom of the valley.

(1) At the end of the lake, turn left and follow the lake on the other side along a small road. You can turn a little earlier if the lake level is not too high.

(2) Take the path on the right, which winds for a few dozen metres to reach the Bockloch waterfall. Retrace your steps and return to the road along the lake.

(3) Cross the dam, then turn left to return to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 549 m - Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein
  2. 1 : km 1.35 - alt. 552 m - End of the lake - La Thur
  3. 2 : km 1.76 - alt. 551 m - Cascade du Bockloch
  4. 3 : km 4.06 - alt. 549 m - Dam
  5. S/E : km 5.56 - alt. 549 m - Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein

Notes

This hike is not difficult and can be done in light footwear.

Bring some water with you, especially when it's hot.

Worth a visit

A tree-top adventure course and pedal boats are available at the start of the hike.

There are also places to eat.

If you have time, extend your hike by climbing up to the ruins of Schlossberg Castle.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 41 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Also13
Also13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy lake tour... No significant elevation gain, accessible to most people.

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User 25866851

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

road map was excellent. This trip allowed us to discover a place we didn't know

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Ulysse68
Ulysse68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely, easy walk, ideal for the whole family

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HNS 25220
HNS 25220

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk around the lake in September. To be completed by the one leading to the remains of the castle.

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dbaegser
dbaegser

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A first for this course, which starts out flat, with a few (very) small bumps in the middle and then flat at the end.
Shaded half of the course

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gehin JADO
gehin JADO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant route, accessible to all
bicycle pushchair...

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Rando007
Rando007

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty in the shy winter sunshine!

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RANDONNEUR88
RANDONNEUR88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route, with no difficulties.
A pleasant and relaxing setting.

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Alex976
Alex976

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk around the lake with no difficulties.
We met very few people.
The walk was combined with a visit to the ruins of Wildenstein castle.

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mlevisse
mlevisse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice flat walk around the lake, great for families

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lruse
lruse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The lake is currently empty, which gives it a somewhat 'Planet of the Apes'-style appearance, very austere. But it contrasts well with the upper part of the lake, which is full. Work underway on the dam, maintenance.

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INDYJOHN
INDYJOHN

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2038
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route that we completed partly in the rain. Some paths are not accessible due to roadworks.

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randonanard
randonanard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb walk and the castle part is surprising, lots of signs about this fortress, circuit with lots of small waterfalls, otherwise, at this time of year, nice contrast between the blue water of the lake, the greenery of the forest and the blue sky.

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Gilloubillou67
Gilloubillou67

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk around the lake, which is somewhat dry at this time of year, probably due to work on the dyke. The ruins of the castle are well worth a visit. Beautiful view from the castle.

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abator
abator

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

but for people with disabilities, it's important not to exaggerate the need for experienced carers if you don't want to be adventurous without knowing what you're doing.

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