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Col du Platzerwasel walks
The Lauchenkopf
Visorando Member
10.85 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,614 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sondernach (Haut-Rhin)
A moderately difficult hike of about 6 hours through stubble fields, forests, passes and peaks.
The difficulties are mainly at the beginning, after which it's smooth sailing.
Platzerwasel, Lauchenkopf, Oberlauchen Pass, return via the Uff Rain Inn
4.30 mi
+663 ft
-669 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sondernach (Haut-Rhin)
Mostly shaded walk. Beautiful views along the way of the Markstein, Sondernach and the Oberlauchen Pass.
Schnepfenriedkopf, Nonselkopf and Lauchenkopf
Tourism professional
7.38 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sondernach (Haut-Rhin)
A hike starting from the hamlet of Schnepfenried, towards the Schnepfenriedkopf (1,258 m), then the Nonselkopf (1,257 m) and the Lauchenkopf (1,314 m). Along the path that runs along the ridge, through stubble fields and forests. Return via wide paths, passing the Salzbach and Uff Rain farm inns. Start and finish near the Schnepfenried Farm Inn.
Walks near Col du Platzerwasel
Petit Ballon - Sengern
5.91 mi
+604 ft
-2,608 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
The route begins in alpine pastureland, then passes through very shady forests.
Ascent to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (Guebwiller) via the lake
5.78 mi
+2,910 ft
-39 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
A challenging climb to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (past Guebwiller). The route passes by the beautiful Lac du Ballon and the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, both of which offer very pleasant places to stop for a break.
Schiessrothried Lake - Charlemagne car park
5.08 mi
+2,352 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
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).
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
6.46 mi
+738 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Second stage of this hike with bivouac. This time, Lac Lalande, Lac de Retournemer, Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade de Retournemer will be on your route, allowing you to discover magnificent colours.
On the ridges: Grand Ballon – Markstein – Petit Ballon
13.44 mi
+2,110 ft
-3,022 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Murbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy route, gently undulating across the highest peaks of the Vosges, through stubble fields and forests. Magnificent views over the surrounding valleys.
Charlemagne car park - Schiessrothried Lake
5.84 mi
+728 ft
-1,683 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.
From the Cabane des Champis to Lac de Blanchemer
8.77 mi
+1,627 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Starting from Les Champis, the route passes through the Marécage Rouge Feigne, the Col de Thiaville (alt. 1,112 m), the Hohneck (alt. 1,363 m) and the Col du Wormspel (alt. 1,277 m) before descending towards Lac de Blanchemer.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
16.57 mi
+3,238 ft
-2,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
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).
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
11.03 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
The first stage of a two-day bivouac hike with an overnight stay at Lac de Blanchemer, passing by Lac du Lispach, which is reminiscent of a Canadian landscape, and the Machais peat bog.
Difficulty and beautiful views sum up this first stage.