Tour of the ponds and fountains in Chenebier

You may be surprised by the siren that, according to legend, haunts the ponds along this route.
A superb hike 15 km from Belfort and 10 km from Héricourt.
You will also discover a pretty village with its church and temple, beautiful countryside and forest landscapes with numerous ponds.
Along the route, information boards describe part of the history of this region and the legend of the mermaid.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.57 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 128 m
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    Descent: - 126 m

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    Highest point: 422 m
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    Lowest point: 357 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the town hall car park on Rue du Neuf-Chemin.
The hike is marked with a yellow ring.

(S/E) From the town hall car park, turn left onto Rue du Chemin Neuf and head north-west. Turn left then right onto Rue de la Neuvelle and continue straight ahead towards the ponds.

(1) At this crossroads, turn slightly right and follow the path that runs alongside the Goutte du Magny ponds.
At the Étang de la Noye la Royenne, ignore a path on the right and continue on the main path on the left.
Walk along the Goutte au Maire and Noye Lochard ponds.

(2) Turn left, following the signs. The path goes around the Étang de la Noye Lochard and the Étang de la Goutte au Maire. Just as you leave the forest, leave the main path and turn right, following the signs to reach a paved road, Rue de la Neuvelle.

(3) Take the hairpin turn to the right, then 500 metres further on, take the hairpin turn to the left. The route returns to the Chenebier temple.

(4) At the temple, turn right and leave the village.

(5) Keep an eye on the signposts to follow the path on the left that crosses the meadow and climbs up to the hamlet of Haut des Esserts.

(6) Turn right onto Rue d'Etobon. Admire the beautiful sandstone millstones in the courtyard of the first house.
At the next crossroads, turn right and continue for about 50 metres to reach a beautiful viewpoint over the Vosges mountains.

(7) Return to the crossroads and continue along the road on the right.

(8) At the corner of the Étang Guidoz, turn left onto Chemin des Grandes Planches. At the next crossroads, turn left again onto Rue de la Revenue. Admire the beautiful fountain on the right. After 300 metres, in the bend, leave the road and take the path that climbs opposite through meadows and arrives at a fence.

(9) Continue straight ahead, following the fence on your left. At the end of the path, you will come out onto Rue de la Revenue. Turn left and follow the road. At the crossroads, turn right onto Rue du Bois Battu. Pass the fire station and take the second street on the right, Rue du Chemin Neuf, to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 359 m - Parking lot at the town hall in Chenebier
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 363 m - Crossroads leading to the ponds
  3. 2 : km 2.46 - alt. 379 m - Crossroads, on the left
  4. 3 : km 4.15 - alt. 399 m - Rue de la Neuvelle
  5. 4 : km 5.79 - alt. 377 m - Protestant temple
  6. 5 : km 6.18 - alt. 366 m - Small path on the left
  7. 6 : km 6.62 - alt. 398 m - Etobon Street
  8. 7 : km 6.78 - alt. 398 m - View of the Vosges mountains
  9. 8 : km 7.62 - alt. 363 m - Guidoz Pond
  10. 9 : km 8.62 - alt. 390 m - Wire fence
  11. S/E : km 9.57 - alt. 359 m - Parking lot at the town hall in Chenebier

Worth a visit

In front of the town hall, a millstone used to grind grain and hemp.
The church built in 1842.
The temple was built in 1878 and has numerous fountains.
Next to the temple is the wall commemorating the 39 men from Etobon who were shot by the Nazis in September 1944.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
reitop
reitop

Not followed!

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fredmotard
fredmotard

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Part of the path has been cleared by foresters and is very muddy in wet weather

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gk
gk

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route between ponds, villages and woodland. The paths are passable despite the season. Takes 2½ hours if you take your time. Please note that at this time of year, there are a few logging and woodcutting sites adjacent to the route. Take care when approaching these areas. The route is well signposted (yellow circles) except at point 5.

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Philhame
Philhame

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant route with no difficulties

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JEFF70
JEFF70

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, very easy. Done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Well marked, with magnificent scenery at this time of year.

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richardd
richardd

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy hike with cascading ponds and an unusual village with a church and temple.

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Mic70
Mic70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello

A pleasant walk around the Chenebier ponds, much of which is through woodland, making it ideal when it's very hot
The route is very easy to follow and well signposted
The paths are very passable with no obstacles
Enjoy your walk!

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Titine@90
Titine@90

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike with mostly forest and ponds

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Elderberry
Elderberry

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We are walkers rather than hikers, looking for short loops suitable for older people (or young children). We did the short loop around the ponds, from 1 to 3, and returned down Rue de la Neuvelle. A very pleasant route, winding its way between ponds and streams. The sound of water is everywhere. The undergrowth is beautiful. A real pleasure throughout. Next time we'll do the other part of the loop in this village where all the fountains are running, which is exceptional. Thank you for sharing.

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Nine 68
Nine 68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike with no difficulties. Perhaps best avoided during mosquito season...

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Pierrot DAVID
Pierrot DAVID
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike. There are many different types of fountains along the route, as well as several ponds with ducks and swans. There is no need to use the description, which uses the names of places and ponds that cannot be found on site. This is particularly useful as the route is extremely well signposted and it is impossible to get lost.
It should be noted that all the fountains are supplied with water, unlike in some municipalities where they are used as flower boxes.

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abrice
abrice

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A beautiful hike through forests, ponds and the pretty village of Chenebier. Some beautiful views of the Vosges mountains. Beautiful paths winding through the countryside.

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edithdebortoli
edithdebortoli

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant short walk that I do almost every day with my dogs.

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plidenantes
plidenantes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. Lovely paths (including the few sections on roads), magnificent views, magical ponds and lush nature. Definitely worth doing again!

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malou68
malou68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

the first part of the trail was very interesting and had everything: fountains, ponds, a shaded section in the woods, but at the edge of the forest (after point 3) there was a lot of tarmac and therefore direct sunlight, which detracted a little from the charm of the start of the walk. A shame...

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