Col de Falimont (1295m) walks

The Sentier des Roches is a hiking trail in the Vosges mountains.In 1910, Heinrich Strohmeyer, general warden of the Water and Forestry Department and president of the Club Vosgien de Munster, proposed the creation of a trail linking the Col de Schlucht to Frankenthal near Hohneck.The Sentier des Roches is one of the most popular trails in the Vosges mountains.Please note: this hike is closed in winter (see practical information below).

This beautiful hike combines technical and physical sections and takes you along the famous Sentier des Roches trail to Lac du Schiessrothried and then Lac de Fischboedle. Please note: this hike is for experienced walkers. There are many steep slopes and some sections are dangerous, particularly for children. Risk of falls. Hiking is prohibited in winter (see practical information below) Please note 2: following a comment by "sdegrande" on 17/07/2024: "following a prefectural order, the trail from (11) is closed until further notice due to the risk of rockfalls." From (8), you can take a shortcut to go directly to (13) via the Blue Triangle trail. This trail is about 1 km long and quite steep. If you do not feel comfortable walking it, you can take a shortcut from (7) to go directly to (13) via the Blue Rectangle trail.

A beautiful snowshoe hike from the Col de la Schlucht.

A very beautiful hike, certainly long, but very pleasant from the village of Mittlach towards Hohneck with a short detour via the rock trail. You can still see the tourist spots accessible by vehicle that bring you back to civilisation, but you quickly escape them to find the peace and quiet of the mountains. Please note: this hike is not possible in winter (see practical information below)

Discover the Hohneck ridge and its Alsatian side, with its panoramic views, flora and fauna, on well-maintained forest trails in a well-preserved environment. A breath of fresh air to be enjoyed without moderation! Please note: this hike is not possible in winter (see practical information below).

A beautiful hike combining technical and physical sections. Only to be done in good weather, preferably between May and October. Please note! This hike is not possible in winter (see practical information below)

A beautiful, challenging hike in the Vosges mountains, taking the Sentier des Roches and the Couloirs trails and the lesser-known climb up to the Col de Falimont from Frankental, then going around the Petit Hohneck via the Schiessroth and returning via the Hohneck and the Trois Fours. Please note: hiking is prohibited in winter. Read the practical information about the difficulties encountered on this hike.

A beautiful, challenging hike for experienced hikers. This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (8), (9), (10) and (11) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural decree of 18 May 2022).

Not to be missed! This is one of the most iconic and famous hikes in the Vosges. The landscapes and views of the entire Vosges mountain range, the Black Forest and even the Alps (on a clear day) are simply magnificent. If you're lucky, you may even spot chamois on the slopes of Hohneck, so don't forget your binoculars! ⚠️ This route is not accessible in winter. The route between (4), (2) and (5) is closed from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).

A beautiful morning hike.

The slopes of the Hohneck and the surrounding glacial cirques are all areas frequented by the chamois reintroduced to the Vosges in the 1950s, over 60 years ago.You might just spot them on this hike. The BloyGR®®531trail between (S/E) and (1) is closed from 1 November to 30 April under a prefectural order dated 18 May 2022.

One of the most beautiful hikes in the Vosges mountains, taking the legendary Sentier des Roches trail at its start to reach the summit of Hohneck at an altitude of 1,363 metres. N.B. The Sentier des Roches is closed in winter. See practical information below.

Near the magnificent Hohneck glacial cirque, this hike (not recommended in winter conditions) alternates between little-known wild trails and busy tourist paths, sections through forest and bare ridges, alpine landscapes and damp woodlands. Of particular interest are the Petite Fecht waterfalls, the Franquenthal glacial cirque and the exceptional views from the summit of the Petit Hohneck. Hiking prohibited in winter; see practical information.

A very challenging hike to Hohneck. Good equipment and physical condition recommended! Hiking is prohibited in winter. See practical information.

This challenging route takes you through several typical areas, sometimes in the forest, sometimes across rocky terrain and sometimes across moorland. Each difficult section is followed by a section that allows you to recover. This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (14) and (18) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).

A hike starting from the Route des Crêtes, via Frankenthal, to discover the flowers of the Hautes-Vosges.Please note! This hike is not possible in winter (see practical information below)

Circular route starting from the Col de la Schlucht, passing via the Hohneck and the Petit Hohneck, and returning via the challenging but magnificent Sentier des Roches. This hike is not possible in winter. See the practical information below.

A very beautiful hike, taking in some remarkable sights: the Martinswand rocks, the summit of the Hohneck, the summit of the Kastelberg and the Grand Ballon (with the ‘Boule’ at the summit).

Starting from the summit of Hohneck, the route will take you to the Sentier des Roches, "the" hike to do in the region. Its route through the rocks offers splendid views towards Alsace.Please note! This hike is not accessible in winter (see practical information below)

This circular, starting from Mittlach at the bottom of the Munster Valley, is undoubtedly the most alpine in the Vosges. Shortly after Mittlach, the entrance to the Wormsa glacial valley sets the tone and offers unique panoramic views of the Hautes Vosges peaks. The highlight of this route is the majestic Frankenthal cirque, the Martinswand rocks and the daunting climb to the Col du Fallimont.This is a circular for experienced hikers or hikers who are not afraid of suffering, or both. It is long, challenging but absolutely stunning.

day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.

A two-day walk around Hohneck for the whole family. We did it in two six-hour stages, at the pace of our children (aged 7 and 10) and including breaks. Hiking is prohibited until further notice by municipal decree due to rockfalls on theGR®®531trail. Please note! This route is not accessible in winter. Points (2), (3) and (4) connecting the Col du Falimont to Frankenthal are closed from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (prefectural decree of 18 May 2022).

A very beautiful walk that takes you along ridges with views of the Munster Valley and the Alsace Plain on the Vosges side, with its rolling hills and forests offering a palette of greens, at least in spring. In good weather, you can see the Alps!

This wonderful hike, the quintessence of the Hautes Vosges, will take you from the Route des Crêtes to the lovely Frankenthal valley and the beautiful Lac du Schiessrothried. Through (very) rocky paths, stubble fields, peat bogs and deep forest. Dotted with inns and climbing rocks. With a bit of luck, you might spot some chamois, or even grass snakes.

The Hohneck is one of the must-see peaks in the Vosges. This peak is directly accessible by car. It is also possible to climb it via the paths that start at the bottom of the surrounding valleys. This hike takes you from the La Bresse ski resort to the Hohneck, in a circular fashion, before returning via the Roche du Diable, Lac de Retournemer and the Cascade Charlemagne. The walk is not particularly difficult, but does involve a significant climb, rewarded by splendid panoramic views on the upper section of the route, and several sections on the descent to Lac de Retournemer that require caution.

From Schiessrothried, tour of Petit Hohneck, Dagobert's cave, Frankenthal and Col de Falimont. This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (3), (4), (5) and (6) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).