Tour of Lake Blanchemer

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A short walk that allows you to discover a magnificent lake covering an area of approximately 6 hectares, with a floating bog, in a majestic setting at the foot of Rainkof and the ridges that mark the border between the Vosges and Alsace.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.03 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 49 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 49 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,278 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,228 ft
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Blanchemer Lake
Blanchemer Lake
Longemer Lake
Longemer Lake

Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, from La Bresse follow the D34 then theD34D towards Munster. Continue for about 8 km until you reach a crossroads with a car park on the right. Take the small road on the right towards Lac de Blanchemer, continue for 2 km and you will arrive.
Park in the large car park near the lake.

(S/E) Head towards the lake.

(1) Turn right onto the path.

(2) Don't hesitate to go down one of the many paths on the left for a return trip to a viewpoint. Then continue along the path, which climbs a little and then descends.

(3) Turn left for another detour along a small, barely marked path to reach a viewpoint on the edge of the lake. On your return, continue along the lane.

(4) There is another opportunity to get closer to the lake and the floating bog via a small path, then continue to the Chalet de Blanchemer.

(5) Pass below the chalet and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,228 ft - Lac de Blanchemer
  2. 1 : mi 0.06 - alt. 3,235 ft - T-junction A/R
  3. 2 : mi 0.21 - alt. 3,258 ft - Path on the left - Moselotte (rivière)
  4. 3 : mi 0.54 - alt. 3,251 ft - Path on the left
  5. 4 : mi 0.71 - alt. 3,235 ft - Path on the left
  6. 5 : mi 0.83 - alt. 3,235 ft - Abri du Lac de Blanchemer
  7. S/E : mi 1.03 - alt. 3,228 ft - Lac de Blanchemer

Notes

Caution! The floating bog is dangerous to access.

Swimming is prohibited.

Route accessible with a pushchair, preferably one with large wheels. However, access to the lake shore is not possible.

Toilets (closed in September 2025) next to the Cabane de Blanchemer.

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