Lac de Longemer walks

This hike connects the two lakes via a forest path that is not always easy to find, stony and relatively slippery, especially on the final descent, but it is well worth the effort: the Lispach bog lake is magnificent!

In the Vosges forest, discover three lakes with very different surroundings, peat bogs and forest sections that can be quite technical at times. ⚠️ 27/05/2026: The Diehlaine trail between (9) and (S/E) is currently closed for safety works.If this trail reopens, please let us know in the comments section for this hike.

“Les Perles de Vologne” is a wonderful site on the shaded bank of the Vologne. You will pass on Pont des Fées and the Marie-Louise islands, before climbing along the torrent in the Roitelets Gorge, to reach the Roche des Bruyères from where you can admire the town of Gerardmer and its lake. Then, at the Gilet Fountain, located in the forest, you can refresh your hands. Take a break at the Belbriette Pond before descending to Longemer Lake and the Saint Florent chapel.

Short hike connecting Lac de Longemer and Lac de Lispach through the forest.

Five lakes, two waterfalls, a peat bog and beautiful views to feast your eyes on.

A hike through the forest towards Chaume Balveurche. Along the way, you can admire the view of the Longemer valley from the Roche Boulard shelter. A short round trip to Belle Roche offers a panoramic view of Lake Retournemer. The Irénée Duvoid crossroads is a nice spot to rest and relax. Finally, you can admire the Belbriette stream in its green setting, which is particularly pretty in autumn.

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.

La Roche des Vieux Chevaux, a natural viewpoint, overlooks Lake Xonrupt-Longemer. A very pretty hike with a fairly challenging ascent for beginners. Please note: the slope is steep for the first kilometre.

Hike starting from Longemer towards the Géromois peaks, downhill skiing, then descending towards Lac de Lispach and the cross-country ski trails. Climb back up via the Roche des Vieux Chevaux viewpoint, then pass by Lac de Longemer and ascend towards the opposite slope of the Roche de Boulard. A fairly challenging hike.

This second stage of the Gérardmer Mini-Trek links the Chalet des Champis to Petit Xonrupt, passing through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Hautes-Vosges. After a descent into the Vologne valley, the route climbs back up to the heights of La Bresse-Hohneck, before reaching Lac de la Lande, the Schmargult farmhouse inn and the famous Route des Crêtes. The walk continues with a long descent past the Sotré mountain refuge, Lake Retournemer and the shores of Lake Longemer, before reaching the centre of Xonrupt-Longemer. A varied stage combining forests, high-altitude scree slopes, glacial lakes and remarkable panoramic views.