Hike no. 21 - Hérigoutte Circuit

At the foot of the Vosges mountains, unspoilt nature awaits you for a pleasant stay with family or friends.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 276 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 271 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 702 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 478 m

Description of the walk

To return to the starting point by car from Bruyères: head towards Gérardmer. After passing through Laveline-devant-Bruyères, turn right. Continue until you reach Jussarupt. At the intersection, turn right and park at the next junction between Jussarupt and Herpelmont.

(S/E) At the intersection, the markers are next to the sign for "Le centre". Head towards Haut Vinot.

(1) At the next intersection, turn right and follow this road until the first road that climbs up on your right, towards Lauvoid. Continue climbing this road until you reach the bench at the start of three paths.

(2) Here, take the left-hand path (south).

(3) At the next bench, you will find a shelter if you want to take a break in the shade.
Continue left on the wide path and go straight ahead at the crossroads. After about 350 m, turn right until you reach a fork. You will then arrive at a wide viewpoint.

(4) Follow the path on your left and continue straight ahead at the next crossroads. You will arrive at a path near a few houses.

(5) Take the road on your left, then the one on your right at Foncé. Go downhill and take the second road on your left.

(6) You will enter the woods again. Do not take the road that descends into the forest; continue straight ahead.

(7) Leave the road and take a path on your left, then turn right at the fork.

(8) In the woods, you will come to a crossroads. Turn left and join a wider path on the left.

(9) Follow a path that descends to your right, then right again.

(10) Once you reach the road, turn right and descend back to the village (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 478 m - Crossroads near the
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 480 m - Intersection of Haut Vinot - Vologne (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.01 - alt. 631 m - Intersection of three paths
  4. 3 : km 2.44 - alt. 654 m - Shelter
  5. 4 : km 3.17 - alt. 698 m - Three-way junction
  6. 5 : km 3.85 - alt. 682 m - Commune of Laveline-du-Houx
  7. 6 : km 4.55 - alt. 654 m - Entrance to the forest
  8. 7 : km 4.89 - alt. 672 m - Forest trail
  9. 8 : km 5.42 - alt. 700 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 5.99 - alt. 674 m - Forest trail
  11. 10 : km 6.75 - alt. 586 m - Return to Jussarupt on the right
  12. S/E : km 9.34 - alt. 478 m - Waymark

Notes

Follow the signs: Blue Easel.

Worth a visit

(3) There is a shelter where you can take a break in the shade. Shortly after passing this shelter, you will arrive at a wide viewpoint.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Pinky07
Pinky07

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Long climb through the forest for the first few kilometres, steady and pleasant. At point 3, there isn't really a viewpoint as described. You have to wait until Rouge Château and the descent on the road to get a nice view of the surrounding mountains.
The forest section between points 6 and 10 is relaxing. The descent back to Jussarupt is a bit long on the road.

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Patdum
Patdum

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, easy to access with access to magnificent forests.
Blueberries in season.

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david dousset
david dousset

Etienne,
Thank you for your feedback on the Hérigoutte tour. Please feel free to browse our other tours.
Best regards
On behalf of the Tourist Office
David DOUSSET

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lolmorg
lolmorg

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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