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Chalet Erichson 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.
Four Lakes Circuit
8.94 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,860 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
A magnificent circuit on the Vosges ridges with views of the Black Forest and, on clear, dry days, the Alps.
400 m of paved road, the rest on trails or wide paths.
Le Tanet and Lac Vert
4.55 mi
+902 ft
-912 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
This easy loop allows you to discover Tanet, one of the most beautiful peaks in the Vosges, with stunning views and the Haut-Fourneau stone cairns. In late June or early July, you can also enjoy the mountain flowers. The return journey is sheltered by Lac Vert.
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.
Lac du Forlet - Lac Vert
6.58 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,627 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
A fairly varied hike starting from Soultzeren, linking Lac du Forlet to Lac Vert.
The route consists of pretty, shaded paths running alongside or through a few meadows.
After afirst climb of 600 m, which is a little challenging, the rest of the hike is very pleasant and does not present any particular difficulties.
Refreshments are available at the Ferme-auberge du Forlet and the Chalet Erichson run by the Club Vosgien (snacks or packed lunches).