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Ferme-auberge du Baerenbach walks
From Lake Alfeld to the Seebach Gorges
Visorando Member
4.68 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
After dawdling along Lake Alfeld, you climb up following the Issenbach Canal. Crossing a moraine reminds you that you are on granite terrain. Arriving at the Issenbach Refuge, you can enjoy a picnic on a grassy terrace facing the Sewen Valley or, further on, a meal at the Baerenbach farmhouse inn. Then the climb along the Seebach is magical, with its small, steep-sided gorges and numerous small waterfalls.
Issenbach and Baerenbach from Lake Alfeld
3.70 mi
+696 ft
-692 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
This walk starts from the Lac d’Alfeld car park. After crossing the lake via the causeway, follow a shaded path running parallel to the Issenbach stream. Once you reach the Issenbach area, head towards this hamlet, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
The return journey takes you to the Baerenbach farmhouse inn, then back along the same route via the forest road leading to Lac d'Alfeld.
From Lake Alfeld to the Issenbach Refuge and Baerenbach Farm Inn
4.00 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,017 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
A circular route starting and finishing at the Alfeld Lake car park. It follows the Issenbach stream to the refuge of the same name, then on to the Baerenbach Farm Inn, which is the turning point, before following the Baerenbach and Seebach streams back towards Alfeld Lake.
From Lake Alfeld to the Gresson farmhouse inn
Tourism professional
6.08 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,709 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
This mountain hike takes about 3½ hours and starts at the shores of Lake Alfeld, at the foot of the Ballon d'Alsace, and ends at the Gresson farmhouse inn, passing by the Baerenbach farmhouse inn and the spectacular little Seebach glacial canyon.
Walks near Ferme-auberge du Baerenbach
Ballon d'Alsace - Chalet de l'Alouette
14.19 mi
+1,860 ft
-3,665 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful route begins with two remarkable peaks in the Vosges and offers beautiful views of the upper Moselle valley, before reaching the Pays des Étangs.
Ballon d'Alsace - Giromagny
7.75 mi
+417 ft
-2,707 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike takes you down from Ballon d'Alsace to Giromagny. It is the continuation of the Vosges crossing, proposed by DNA, Passion Vosges and the Journal d'Alsace (see practical information). The first few kilometres are along the ridges, with views of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley and even the Alps. During this same section, you may come across several ski resorts, such as La Chaumière and La Gentiane. A farmhouse inn at Wissgrut offers lunch. Further on, a shelter at the Col du Chantoiseau provides a place to picnic. The descent then continues, sometimes more steeply than others. The arrival in Giromagny offers views of the city of Belfort.
Gsang towards the Hundsruck Pass
4.44 mi
+499 ft
-1,444 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Moosch (Haut-Rhin)
Return to the Hundrunck Pass via the summit of the Vogelstein.
Giromagny - Belfort
12.05 mi
+400 ft
-748 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This stage is the last of the Club Vosgien's red rectangle trail through the Vosges. This stage is classified as moderate as there is virtually no elevation gain. Most of the hike takes place under forest cover. The stage starts in the small town of Giromagny and ends in the beautiful city of Belfort, passing by Bartholdi's Lion, a must-see photo spot for those completing the Vosges crossing!
Ballon de Servance
12.46 mi
+1,982 ft
-2,228 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Thillot (Vosges)
Hike to Ballon de Servance.Please note that for this hike, you will need two vehicles, one at (S) at the Col des Croix andthe other at the Sources de Presles reservoir (E). The path leading directly up to the Ballon is a quiet zone and is closed from 15 December to 14 July. See notices
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.
From the Chalet de Rouge Mousse to the Cabane des Champis
6.55 mi
+1,732 ft
-968 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Starting from the Chalet de Rouge Mousse, the route takes you to Lac des Corbeaux, then via the GR®533 to La Roche Beauty (viewpoint), and on to Mont Moyenmont (alt. 969 m) to reach La Chaume des Champis and its hut.