(S/E) Start from the free car park opposite the church in Rimbach near Masevaux.
Take the path opposite the car park behind the cemetery.
(1) After about 150 metres, at the intersection, take the small path on the right which leads to Rue du Belacker. Continue along this street, then Rue du Sternsee until you reach an intersection. At this point, the route has been changed. Turn left and follow the blue triangle signs towards Lac des Perches via Riesenwald.
(2) At Lac des Perches, take the path on the right marked with a blue rectangle to Col des Perches.
(3) At Col des Perches, take the path on the left towards Neuweiher, marked with redGR®5signs via Obere Bers.
(4) At Haute Bers, take the small path on the left towards the spring, marked "Blue, White, Blue".
After the spring, either continue straight ahead across the meadow or go to the chalet for a short break, then take the path opposite the chalet marked "Blue, White, Blue Rectangle" to the forest entrance.
The markings change. Continue straight ahead along the path via Joppelberg, following the blueGR®531rectangle markings. See Practical Information.
(5) When you reach the lake, stop for a break at the Auberge-Refuge du Neuweiher before heading back towards Ermensbach (blue disc).
(6) At the intersection, follow the "Chevalet Jaune" signs along the stone path towards Ermensbach. You will arrive at Rue de la Mine, then Rue d'Ermensbach at the chapel.
(7) At the Ermensbach chapel, turn left, then 50 metres further on, turn right towards Rimbach, following the "Croix Jaune" signs to the cemetery of the Rimbach church. Opposite is the car park where the route starts (S/E).