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Chalet de Haute Bers walks
Circuit of the Perches, Grand and Petit Neuweiher lakes
Visorando Member
7.30 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,057 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
This short hike offers breathtaking views of the Col des Perches and the lake of the same name, Sternsee. A bench and a small table above the scree overlooking the lake are ideal for a snack break while admiring the landscape.
At the Grand Neuweiher lake, stop at the refuge inn to quench your thirst before heading back to Rimbach.
Moderator's note: the Blue Disc trail between (6) and Ermensbach is closed to the public and should not be used as an alternative to the Yellow Horse trail (Steinweg).
Around the Lac des Perches
6.16 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,896 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
This walk takes you to the Lac des Perches ; a lake that nestles at the bottom of a very steep-sided cirque. Then the path leads you on to a stubble field where there is a very beautiful view over the valley of the Doller and even of the Alps when the sky is clear.
Walk around Rouge Gazon
7.01 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,768 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
Circular forest loop at the Ballon d'Alsace starting from La Chaume du Rouge Gazon, passing by Lac des Perches and the Neuweiher lakes.
Please note! The route is currently impassable between (7) and (8); you can bypass this by taking the path marked with a Blue Cross and then a Red Rectangle.
Discover five lakes near the Ballon d'Alsace
13.11 mi
+3,146 ft
-3,136 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
This is a beautiful hike offering views of and above the lakes. You will feel cool as most of the hike takes place in the forest (open areas: downstream from the Baerenbach farmhouse inn, the same for the Gresson moyen and the Haute Bers).
Sternsee, Neuweiher lakes, Col des Charbonniers from Rouge Gazon
8.28 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,942 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
This is a beautiful, fairly challenging route that will take you to Sternsee (Perch Lake), the Neuweiher lakes through the forest and stubble fields, then to the Col des Charbonniers before returning to Rouge-Gazon. You will be able to admire the view of the Alsace plain and the Alps on several occasions when the weather is fine.
Short circular around Lac des Perches
2.65 mi
+827 ft
-797 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
A family walk with a quick descent to Lac des Perches but a more gradual return to the starting point at Rouge Gazon.
Neuweiher and Perches lakes via the Tête des Charbonniers
10.08 mi
+2,428 ft
-2,395 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
This is a very rich hike in terms of the diversity of its route, relief and views, types of paths, undergrowth and stubble biotopes, and beech forests. Not to mention the magical Lac des Perches seen from below...
Moderator's note: the Blue Disc marked trail between (1) and its junction with the Yellow Chevalet (Steinweg) trail is closed to the public and should not be used as an alternative to the Yellow Chevalet trail.
Route modified on 26/06/2023 at point (4) to pass through theGR® 5 and join (6) due to dangerous forest decline for hikers and to preserve biodiversity.
Rouge Gazon circular to Lac d'Alfeld
10.63 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,222 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
A very beautiful circular trail with a wide variety of landscapes: beech and fir forests, meadows and pastures, and Vosges lakes nestled in their green surroundings. The trails themselves are equally varied: steep and rocky, wide and gently sloping, or narrow paths between the trees. Some beautiful viewpoints. Several possible stops in inns (check closing days) or mountain huts.
The Lac des Perches and Lac de Neuweiher circular tour from Rouge Gazon
6.70 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,709 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
This superb hike will take you to Lac des Perches and its magnificent glacial cirque, then to Lac de Neuweiher with its charming inn. Beautiful beech forests, rocks and grassy slopes, some beautiful views.
Around the lakes from Rimbach near Masevaux
9.14 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
Hike alternating between forests and alpine meadows with magnificent views and passing through wonderful sites such as Lac des Perches and Lac Neuweiher or the Haute-Bers stubble fields.Please note that there are some tricky sections for those who are prone to vertigo and fear of heights on the GR®5 section overlooking Lac des Perches.
Lacs des Perches and Neuweiher via Haute Beers and Gresson in Rimbach
9.84 mi
+2,484 ft
-2,480 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
A pleasant, undulating hike between the lakes of the Vosges, offering magnificent views, high-altitude thatched roofs and open, varied landscapes. Starting from Rimbach near Masevaux, head towards Basse Bers, then Lac des Perches, climb up to the pass of the same name, followed by the GR®5 trail overlooking the lake, towards Haute Beers (shelter). Gentle descent via the Seppiweg to the Neuweiher lakes, then climb towards Gresson (farmhouse inn). Descent to Ermensbach via the magnificent log cabin shelter of Lagerwald Hutte, then along the hillside to the church in Rimbach.