Stéaumont loop

This hike will appeal to forest lovers. It passes through a variety of forests: young and old, deciduous and coniferous, dense and sparse. Depending on the time of day or the season, you will be accompanied by birdsong.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 79 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 87 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 564 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 468 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Reservoir at the south-west exit of Fiménil.

(S/E) Take the paved road called Chemin du Champ François, which also leads to Beauménil towards the south-east. On the way, you will see a beautifully renovated old farmhouse.

(1) At the first crossroads, turn right and pass the place called Champ François. You will soon enter the forest. Enjoy the sound of the streams and the diversity of the trees. At the first intersection, turn left onto a road that becomes increasingly steep.

(2) Once you reach flat ground, go straight ahead at the four-way intersection. A small meadow in the middle of the woods is evidence of former agricultural activity in this area.

(3) The trail curves widely to the northwest. After passing through a plantation of young pine trees, leave the path climbing to the right and continue for 50 metres.

(4) Take the wide, grassy path that is not suitable for vehicles on your right. After a few zigzags, it will bring you back to a beautiful forest path. Admire this beautiful wooded area with tall pine trees. Soon, take a new path on the right that is not suitable for vehicles.

(5) When you reach a wide forest road, take the descent on the left and return to the Route de Stéaumont.

(6) Soon, houses will appear. Continue along the paved road. It will take you through a hamlet where, in the distance on your left, you will see the heights of Lépanges-sur-Vologne. You are now almost back where you started, at the Fiménil reservoir (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 502 m - Reservoir at the Fiménil exit
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 518 m - Turn right at the crossroads
  3. 2 : km 2.59 - alt. 556 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.98 - alt. 561 m - Meadow
  5. 4 : km 3.94 - alt. 559 m - Road not accessible to cars
  6. 5 : km 5.25 - alt. 538 m - Wide forest track
  7. 6 : km 5.51 - alt. 514 m - Route de Stéaumont
  8. S/E : km 6.87 - alt. 502 m - Reservoir at the Fiménil exit

Notes

To reach the start by car from Place Stanislas in Bruyères, head towards Gérardmer. Just after the level crossing, turn right and after 50 metres, turn left towards Fiménil. In this village, take the road uphill towards the town hall. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead for 500 metres until you reach the reservoir.

Follow the blue triangle signs .

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Gzantar
Gzantar

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good

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NATH69
NATH69

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, pleasant trail with little elevation gain

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suzan
suzan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is well described, but the vegetation is taking over and we lost the signs between points 4 and 5. We had to turn back, as did the couple in front of us.

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david dousset
david dousset

Daniel,
Thank you for your review.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information about other hikes in our region.
Kind regards
On behalf of the Tourist Office
David DOUSSET

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danielgarnier58@gmail.com
danielgarnier58@gmail.com

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful hike

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