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Lac de Blanchemer walks
Five lakes around Kastelberg
Visorando Member
11.49 mi
+3,304 ft
-3,301 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
This hike will take us on a day-long journey to discover some of the most beautiful lakes in the Vosges, four of which are nestled in remarkable glacial cirques.
From the Étang de Machais to the Rainkopf via the Blanchemer and La Lande lakes
9.36 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,627 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Where the ridge splits in two, one towards the Grand Ballon and the other towards the Grand Ventron, the Rainkopf offers an exceptional 360° panorama. There are many points of interest along the route, including Lac de Blanchemer and its floating peat bog, Lac de La Lande and its dam, Chaume du Firsmiss, the beautiful Machais peat bog, the glacial cirques and their scree slopes, and views of the Vosges and Alsace peaks and the Fecht and Thur valleys.
Étang Machey, Lac de Blanchemer, Rainkopf and Rothenbachkopf
6.61 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A peat bog, a lake and two peaks on the ridges with views of the main Vosges mountains. On clear days, especially in winter, you can see the Black Forest and the Alps.
Circuit of the 6 lakes around Hohneck
19.27 mi
+4,941 ft
-4,934 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
A long hike around the third highest peak in the Vosges mountains and the highest in the Vosges department, following six lakes.
The route offers beautiful views and all types of terrain (paths, roads, trails, forest, clearings, alpine pastures, etc.).
This is a very difficult hike for experienced hikers only (length, duration and significant elevation gain).
Not to be attempted in winter; best done in late spring, summer or early autumn.
Blanchemer Lake
4.36 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Discover a charming little lake of glacial origin, dammed in 1959 to produce electricity. A route that combines beautiful scenery with learning about the power of water.
The Rainkopf via Lac de Blanchemer on snowshoes
8.24 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,614 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This route is a little way from the La Bresse ski resorts. It is easy up to Lac de Blanchemer, but becomes more challenging as you approach Rainkopf. However, the exceptional panoramic view from the summit makes it well worth the effort.
Five Lakes Bivouac
17.56 mi
+3,717 ft
-3,701 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
Five lakes, two waterfalls, a peat bog and beautiful views to feast your eyes on.
Circular route via Étang de Machais, Rainkopf and Lac de Blanchemer
8.41 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
In the La Bresse region, a circular route allowing you to cross the Machais peat bog, then climb three summits, ending at Lac de Blanchemer. Breathtaking views of the Vosges and Alsace.
Blanchemer and Altenweiher lakes route
7.17 mi
+2,018 ft
-1,991 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A superb hike to do in summer when it's very hot. Three quarters of the route is shaded.
These two glacial lakes are magnificent.
Falimont Pass
11.54 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,943 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A very challenging hike to Hohneck. Good equipment and physical condition recommended!
Hiking is prohibited in winter. See practical information.
Around Kastelberg
9.69 mi
+2,556 ft
-2,556 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Circular route along the Vosges ridges around one of its highest peaks, the Kastelberg (1350m).
Passage on the Alsace side at Lake Altenweiher (925m) and on the Vosges side at Lakes Blanchemer (985m) and Lande (1034m).
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
6.46 mi
+738 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Second stage of this hike with bivouac. This time, Lac Lalande, Lac de Retournemer, Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade de Retournemer will be on your route, allowing you to discover magnificent colours.
The Machais Moor and Lake Blanchemer from the Col de Bramont
9.06 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A circular walk from the Col de Bramont taking us to the Machais Bog (a nature reserve with protected biotope) and Lac de Blanchemer, with floating bogs within an ancient glacial cirque.
The return route follows the Chemin du Grand Bougre, the Valsche and the Ronde Tête, where you can enjoy a beautiful俯瞰 view of the Machais Bog (as you cannot get close to it) and then of Lake Kruth-Wildenstein.
The walk takes place mainly in woodland and is ideal in hot weather.
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
11.03 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
The first stage of a two-day bivouac hike with an overnight stay at Lac de Blanchemer, passing by Lac du Lispach, which is reminiscent of a Canadian landscape, and the Machais peat bog.
Difficulty and beautiful views sum up this first stage.
Circular Vosges, Hohneck, Lakes
22.45 mi
+5,240 ft
-5,223 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A 3-day hiking and bivouacking trip, starting and finishing at Lac de Blanchemer
The route takes you through the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park to explore the park’s third-highest peak, the Hohneck (alt. 1,363 m), as well as the Rainkopf (alt. 1,305 m), passing through the dense Bresse forest and past Lac des Corbeaux.
Tour of Lake Blanchemer
1.03 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
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.
From the Cabane des Champis to Lac de Blanchemer
8.77 mi
+1,627 ft
-2,201 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Starting from Les Champis, the route passes through the Marécage Rouge Feigne, the Col de Thiaville (alt. 1,112 m), the Hohneck (alt. 1,363 m) and the Col du Wormspel (alt. 1,277 m) before descending towards Lac de Blanchemer.
From Lac de Blanchemer to the Chalet de Rouge Mousse
7.13 mi
+1,880 ft
-2,054 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Starting from Lac de Blanchemer, the route follows theGR®531, taking you via the Rainkopf (alt. 1,305 m), before descending towards the Tourbière de Machais, the Col de Bramont and the Étang de Sèchemer to reach the Chalet de Rouge Mousse.