Between Hahnenbrunnen and Lauchenkopf

Walk on the high moorland via Lauchenkopf, Nonselkopf, Uff Rain and Salzbach.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 152 m
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    Descent: - 151 m

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    Highest point: 1,314 m
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    Lowest point: 1,169 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available at the Refuge du Hahnenbrunnen car park located at the pass of the same name on the Route des Crêtes.
Markings: Blue disc, then red-white-red rectangle.

(S/E) At the end of the car park, take the path (blue disc) which crosses a pasture before entering a pretty beech forest and joining the D27 road.

(1) Cross over and continue straight ahead, following the blue disc markings that lead to the summit of Lauchenopf at 1,314 metres. Enjoy the 360° view before continuing on to Nonselkopf.

(2) Here again, you can admire the natural environment in which you are walking. After a pleasant descent, go to the crossroads that indicates Uff Rain (red-white-red rectangle).

(3) Turn left towards Uff Rain. Continuing slightly downhill, cross the road and stroll through the large stubble field around Uff Rain, where you may wish to stop for a break.

(4) Turn left. The walk continues to the Ferme Auberge de Salzbach, which you will pass on your right below, but where you can stop for a break.

(5) Continue along the path that crosses the stubble field and then joins a beech forest, after a short climb followed by a slight descent. At the edge of the forest, you will find the Hahnenbrunnen stubble field and then the Hahnenbrunnen car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,187 m - Car park - Refuge du Hannenbrunnen
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 1,251 m - Cross the D27 - Blue Disc
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 1,267 m - Nonselkopf
  4. 3 : km 3.21 - alt. 1,192 m - Crossroads - Red & White Rectangle
  5. 4 : km 3.96 - alt. 1,174 m - Uff-Rain farmhouse inn
  6. 5 : km 5.49 - alt. 1,170 m - Ferme-Auberge du Salzbach. Towards the - Source de la Fecht
  7. S/E : km 6.69 - alt. 1,190 m - Car park - Refuge du Hannenbrunnen

Notes

See also this route described by the Touring Club de Mulhouse and the Refuge du Hahnenbrunnen.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
RANDONNEUR88
RANDONNEUR88
• Edited:

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I was unable to do this route because yesterday, Sunday, there was a trail race. (27-04-2025)
So I tried to go around it, but it wasn't easy for me.
I will do it again because I discovered a magnificent plateau. It is peaceful and offers beautiful views.
Thank you for suggesting it. 😀
Isabelle

As previously announced, I did this route again on 30 April 2025.
It was simply magnificent. The weather was superb, allowing us to see the mountains in the distance and enjoy magnificent views.
It was a shame that the two farmhouse inns were closed that day. But I was able to sit on the terrace of the Salzbach FA – what a beautiful place... A very pleasant route with virtually no difficulty, very clean. A beech forest. Another conifer forest.
Welcoming stubble fields. I really enjoyed this little route. Thank you again for suggesting it.
Isabelle

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Manoudor
Manoudor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family walk with some beautiful views.

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1956 didi nepal
1956 didi nepal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike. This route offers beautiful views and varied landscapes. The opportunity to take a break at one of the farm inns is a real bonus.
We had a lovely day.
Many thanks for the route.

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foli
foli

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with lovely views. An easy route through forest and heathland, with several farmhouse inns along the way.
Another walk to remember.
Well done, Visorando!

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marieodile
marieodile

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike alternating between beech forests and stubble fields with panoramic views, and the option to stop at a farmhouse inn.
We came back delighted.
Thank you for sharing.

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Les Anciens
Les Anciens

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, very beautiful scenery, easy, we were really delighted. Thank you, Visorando.

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chatelet
chatelet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, completed in exceptional weather conditions (19°C) with a light breeze and a few clouds, and easy (little elevation gain). An alternation of forest and stubble fields providing cool passages and others with beautiful views and the possibility of a delicious blueberry tart at one of the two farm inns.

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JuMBo
JuMBo
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk with magnificent views. Not very busy as we started at 7:00 a.m.
Thank you very much!

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