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Étang du Coucou walks
Salm Castle, La Chatte Pendue and the Maxe peat bog
Visorando Member
8.12 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,329 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
A circular walk mainly through forest. Starting from the enchanting setting of the Étang du Coucou, you will discover the ruins of the Château de Salm, currently undergoing restoration. You will then climb up to the promontory of the Chatte Pendue with its orientation table, make a short stop at the Monument des Passeurs, and then follow a slightly wilder path to the Tourbière de la Maxe.
July 2022 modification of the route between (8) and (9) due to poor trail maintenance: temporarily leave the blue cross markings in place.
La Chatte Pendue from Étang du Coucou
4.12 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
Mainly on shaded paths through the woods, this hike offers various points of interest, including the pretty Étang du Coucou lake surrounded by fir trees, the Chatte Pendue with its magnificent view of the Bruche valley and the Champs du Feu massif, and the Romanesque ruins of Salm Castle.
Circular starting from the Étang du Coucou
9.25 mi
+2,093 ft
-2,077 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
This walk leads to the Chatte Pendue viewpoint and the summit of the Hautes Loges, which offer a breathtaking 360° view of the neighbouring peaks: Donon, Rocher de Mutzig, the Champ du Feu massif and the Col du Hantz.The only challenging part is the climb up to La Chatte Pendue. So, take it easy to start with.
From Fréconrupt to Étang du Coucou, in the footsteps of the Mennonites
5.87 mi
+459 ft
-479 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
Encounter the Mennonites in the Salm region. This community originated from Anabaptists who fled the Zurich region of Switzerland where they were persecuted. Many of them emigrated to the United States and created the Amish movement. Information panels are located along the route.
La Chatte Pendue and La Haute Loge, starting from Étang du Coucou
6.43 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,476 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
This walk will allow you to admire some stunning views whilst enjoying the tranquillity of the frequently used forest paths. A walk mainly through the forest, offering a chance to enjoy the cool, refreshing air.
The Chatte Pendue circular path from the Ferme-auberge du Bambois
Tourism professional
11.50 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,457 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
In the Bruche Valley, this circular route on the heights of Rothau, starting from the Étang du Coucou, takes us towards the peaks of La Chatte Pendue and La Haute Loge. The Auberge du Bambois is the perfect stop for a gourmet meal.
