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Col du Wormspel (1275m) walks
Five lakes around Kastelberg
Visorando Member
11.49 mi
+3,304 ft
-3,301 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
This hike will take us on a day-long journey to discover some of the most beautiful lakes in the Vosges, four of which are nestled in remarkable glacial cirques.
Hohneck - Batteriekopf
10.72 mi
+3,051 ft
-3,028 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Circular starting from the bottom of Hohneck (Paquis des Fées) which descends to Lac de Schiessrothried then Lac de Fischboedle, climbs back up via Kerbholz, crosses the peaks of Rainkopf, Rothenbachkopf and Batteriekopf. Lovely views of various other lakes (Kruth-Wildenstein, Blanchemer, de la Lande) and the Alps if the weather is good.
Gaschney, Hohneck, Schiessrothried: in search of chamois
9.19 mi
+3,110 ft
-3,087 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Muhlbach-sur-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
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.
Hohneck - Three Lakes - Frankenthal - Col de Falimont - Le Hohneck
12.56 mi
+3,435 ft
-3,468 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
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).
From Mittlach to Hohneck via the Fischboedle and Schiessrothried lakes
9.65 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,192 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike with varied, technical trails and magnificent landscapes. The hike starts in the valley before passing close to the lakes and climbing up the ridges to Hohneck. It then descends via the Schiessroth farmhouse inn, Lake Schiessrothried, Lake Fischboedle, and returns to Mittlach via the Wormsa valley.
06/02/2023: Hiking is prohibited until further notice by municipal decree due to a rock and stone slide on theGR®531.
The Kerbholz, the Névés Trail and the Wormsa Trail
8.12 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,651 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
A very varied hike starting from Mittlach. A steep climb via the Kerbholz to the snowfield path, passing at the foot of the Hohneck, a descent towards the Schiessrothried and Fischboedle lakes via the Wormspel cirque (and its chamois), then back to Mittlach via the Wormsa valley, passing by the two lakes.
6 February 2023: Hiking prohibited until further notice by municipal order, due to a rock and stonefall on theGR®531.
A loop around Kastelberg via Wormsawald
8.33 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,864 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This varied and challenging loop, winding its way through the stubble fields and forests of the Vosges, offers beautiful views of the lakes and Alsace on one side and Lorraine on the other. You may even be lucky enough to spot some chamois. Some difficult sections are reminiscent of the Sentier des Roches.
06/02/2023: Hiking prohibited until further notice by municipal decree due to rock and stone falls on theGR®®531.
The Pearl of the Vosges from Mittlach
16.90 mi
+4,308 ft
-4,301 ft
11h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
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.
Circular Vosges, Hohneck, Lakes
22.45 mi
+5,240 ft
-5,223 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A 3-day hiking and bivouacking trip, starting and finishing at Lac de Blanchemer
The route takes you through the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park to explore the park’s third-highest peak, the Hohneck (alt. 1,363 m), as well as the Rainkopf (alt. 1,305 m), passing through the dense Bresse forest and past Lac des Corbeaux.
The Hohneck and the Frankenthal
3.21 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,260 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This short hike is one of the most classic in the region and therefore deserves a brief description. Ascent to the Hohneck from the Route des Crêtes, descent towards the Col du Schaeferthal then into the Frankenthal (and its alpine dairy) before climbing back up to the Col du Falimont via the magnificent Sentier de Falimont.360° views, cliffs, pastures and, occasionally, chamois.
Tour of the Hohneck via Frankenthal and Lake Schiessrothried
4.94 mi
+1,939 ft
-1,909 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
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 Honneck as seen from Lake Retournemer
11.42 mi
+2,635 ft
-2,612 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
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 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.