A peaceful hike that will take you to Sewen Lake and its peat bogs, then to Alfeld Lake, which is very different with its dam. The path is flat until you reach the foot of the dam, then climbs a little.
Park in Sewen square, next to the church.
(S) Follow the road towards Ballon d'Alsace for 50 metres.
(1) Take the bridge on the right. Follow the Seebach stream, taking the small path on the left after the bridge. Follow the blue rectangles. The path quickly joins the shores of Lake Sewen.
(2) After the lake, walk along marshy ground before climbing up to Lake Alfeld.
(3) Return to the starting point via the same path in the opposite direction, until you reach the car park (E).
This is an easy hike, but walking shoes are still recommended, especially for the climb to Lake Alfeld.
During heavy rain or snowmelt, parts of the trail may be flooded. You may need to turn back.
Benches have been installed at the edge of Lake Sewen. There are also pleasant places to sit at Lake Alfeld.
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A beautiful hike, but beware, the trail is difficult in places. The elevation gain is quite steep at the end and there are some dangerous sections. Not always easy for everyone. However, there are several small waterfalls at the end of the trail, which are perfect for taking a break.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Nice walk, beautiful climb next to the waterfalls
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A pleasant walk with no particular difficulties
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
beautiful hike through diverse landscapes, forest meadow lake
pretty waterfalls along the way.
In early September, there were few visitors, but the passage through the rocks was a little difficult before arriving at Lake Alfeld.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
some difficult sections
otherwise a great walk
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A beautiful undergrowth, beautiful waterfalls, busy but no more than that. We continued on to the Auberge du Baerenbach, finishing with 10km.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Lovely walk. Lovely route with some magnificent waterfalls during a very rainy season. Several picnic spots. Beware: Lake Alfeld is very busy in fine weather.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful walk through woodland with pretty moss-covered walls, flower-filled meadows and streams, ending with an excellent blueberry tart or Sieskas at the Lochberg farmhouse inn.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Pleasant walk, shaded for much of the route
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Superb hike. We're doing it for the second time and enjoying it just as much. Don't hesitate to stray from the path to get as close as possible to the waterfalls and stream. In summer and at weekends - very busy
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely, relatively easy walk, accessible to a wide range of people. Attractive lakes and small waterfalls. Be careful, however, where you put your feet towards the end of the route on the stony path (on the way up and on the way back down) and watch out for children so that they don't get too close to the cliff edges (towards the waterfalls). A pleasant walk in warm weather, as you'll appreciate being in the shade of the forest! Easy picnic near Lake Alfed.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very nice short walk in a beautiful forest setting. A great discovery with easy access!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
An easy, pleasant route, but the stony path at the end of the Hinteralfeld - Sewen section requires particular vigilance.
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