Lac de Retournemer walks

In the Vosges forest, discover three lakes with very different environments, peat bogs and forest passages that can be quite technical at times.

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

Start at the Col de la Schlucht car park... A very athletic outing. Good equipment and good physical condition are recommended!

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 path is steep and very rugged at the start, running along the edge of the cliff, then continues along a dirt track. There is a beautiful viewpoint at the top of Haut Gazon.

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.

This walk takes you around Retournemer Lake and to its outlet, a waterfall about ten metres high, then makes a short detour to the statue of Our Lady of the Snows, which stands in front of the lake, looking towards the peaks. This wild lake is located at the foot of the Hohneck massif and is the first in the Vologne valley.