Falimont Pass

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A very challenging hike to Hohneck. Good equipment and physical condition recommended!

Hiking is prohibited in winter. See practical information.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 18.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 50 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 897 m
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    Descent: - 897 m
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    Highest point: 1,362 m
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    Lowest point: 973 m
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Description of the walk

Departure near the "Pied du Hohneck" inn.

(S/E) Cross the road to descend towards Schmargult and then towards Lac de la Lande.

(1) At the three-way junction, turn right and follow the Moselotte to reach the Lac de la Lande dam.

(2) Cross the dam and, at the track, turn right. Follow the track, ignoring a turn-off to the right and then one to the left, until you reach a road. Follow it to the right and, after a few metres, climb up to the left to Lac de Blanchemer.

(3) Continue towards the Ferschmuss ridges, following the blue triangle markings. Join theGR®5and then the Rainkopf-Louis Hergès refuge.

(4) Continue towards Hohneck and reach it.

(5) Head towards Schaeferthal, follow the ridge and arrive at Petit Hohneck.

(6) Continue downhill following the chairlift, marked with red triangles, and reach Gaschney.

(7) Continue on theGR®531towards Schallern, Blaufels and then reach the Dagobert Cave.

(8) Continue on to Frankental.

(9) Turn left and begin the climb to Col de Falimont.

(10) Continue around Hohneck along the small path through the fields to reach the foot of Hohneck (DA).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,245 m - Auberge du "pied du Hohneck"
  2. 1 : km 1.66 - alt. 1,191 m - At the three-way junction, turn right and follow the - Moselotte (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 3.33 - alt. 1,052 m - Detour > - Lac de la Lande
  4. 3 : km 6.62 - alt. 987 m - Towards the ridges of "FERSCHMUSS" (blue triangles) - Lac de Blanchemer
  5. 4 : km 8.25 - alt. 1,205 m - Refuge Louis Hergès
  6. 5 : km 11.65 - alt. 1,362 m - Turn right - Le Hohneck
  7. 6 : km 13.02 - alt. 1,284 m - Continue (red triangles) towards "GASCHNEY" - Le Petit Hohneck
  8. 7 : km 13.82 - alt. 1,007 m - You will reach the GR°°®°°531 - Gaschney (le)
  9. 8 : km 16.87 - alt. 1,032 m - Grotte Dagobert
  10. 9 : km 17.07 - alt. 1,030 m - Auberge du Frankenthal
  11. 10 : km 17.91 - alt. 1,295 m - Col de Falimont (1295m)
  12. S/E : km 18.58 - alt. 1,245 m - Auberge du "pied du Hohneck"

Notes

The section between (9) and (10) is closed in accordance with a prefectural decree dated 18 May 2022. These closures are in effect from 1 November to 30 April.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

  • Lake Lande
  • Blanchemer Lake
  • Schiessrothried Lake overlooking
  • Dagobert Cave
  • Falimont Pass
  • The Source of the Moselotte or Duchess's Fountain

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
fifine88
fifine88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike today
Very varied landscapes
For me, the Bloy trail is
The equivalent of the Sentier des Roches, but
Wild and less frequented

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Antazur
Antazur
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, quite challenging but well worth it! The scenery is magnificent, the trails are very varied and there are good places to stop for a bite to eat or just to rest.
However, the route is very rough and lacks precision.
But the biggest problem with this hike is that between stages 6 and 7 there is no path, just a straight line up a very steep and dangerous slope! It is better to go around the "Petit Hohneck" on the right or left.

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herveludivine
herveludivine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike with lovely views. The climb up to Hohneck via the Col de Falimont is a wonderful finale, with encounters with chamois along the way.

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NicoNova
NicoNova

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We loved this route with its varied landscapes and paths.
but be careful on the climb up to the Falimont Pass, as it was still snowy and therefore not easy to access.

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nathalie67
nathalie67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike with technical sections, culminating in the Combe du Falimont, enhanced by the presence of chamois at the end of the day...
SUPER

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briface65
briface65

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

23 km in total, absolutely wonderful. I would describe km 14 to 15 as "very difficult".
In a nutshell: Magnificent but difficult.

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ZECH
ZECH

Thank you, and I'm glad I was able to show you this hike...

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yvon barbe
yvon barbe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2013
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Works great with just the right weather conditions.
It's true that you need to be in good shape for this kind of hike, but it's worth it, with beautiful scenery and accessible from the campsites.

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