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Circuit of the Perches, Grand and Petit Neuweiher lakes
Visorando member 
11.75 km
+628 m
-627 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
This short hike offers breathtaking views of the Col des Perches and the lake of the same name, Sternsee. A bench and a small table above the scree overlooking the lake are ideal for a snack break while admiring the landscape.
At the Grand Neuweiher lake, stop at the refuge inn to quench your thirst before heading back to Rimbach.
Moderator's note: the Blue Disc trail between (6) and Ermensbach is closed to the public and should not be used as an alternative to the Yellow Horse trail (Steinweg).
Around the Lac des Perches
Visorando member 
9.92 km
+586 m
-578 m
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
This walk takes you to the Lac des Perches ; a lake that nestles at the bottom of a very steep-sided cirque. Then the path leads you on to a stubble field where there is a very beautiful view over the valley of the Doller and even of the Alps when the sky is clear.
Walk around Rouge Gazon
Visorando member 
11.29 km
+547 m
-539 m
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
Forest loop at Ballon d'Alsace starting from Chaume du Rouge Gazon, passing by Lac des Perches and the Neuweiher lakes.
Discover five lakes near the Ballon d'Alsace
Visorando member 
21.10 km
+959 m
-956 m
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
This is a beautiful hike offering views of and above the lakes. You will feel cool as most of the hike takes place in the forest (open areas: downstream from the Baerenbach farmhouse inn, the same for the Gresson moyen and the Haute Bers).
Sternsee, Neuweiher lakes, Col des Charbonniers from Rouge Gazon
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13.32 km
+594 m
-592 m
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle (Vosges)
This is a beautiful, fairly challenging route that will take you to Sternsee (Perch Lake), the Neuweiher lakes through the forest and stubble fields, then to the Col des Charbonniers before returning to Rouge-Gazon. You will be able to admire the view of the Alsace plain and the Alps on several occasions when the weather is fine.
Lacs des Perches and Neuweiher via Haute Beers and Gresson in Rimbach
Visorando member 15.83 km
+757 m
-756 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rimbach-près-Masevaux (Haut-Rhin)
A pleasant, undulating hike between the lakes of the Vosges, offering magnificent views, high-altitude thatched roofs and open, varied landscapes. Starting from Rimbach near Masevaux, head towards Basse Bers, then Lac des Perches, climb up to the pass of the same name, followed by the GR®5 trail overlooking the lake, towards Haute Beers (shelter). Gentle descent via the Seppiweg to the Neuweiher lakes, then climb towards Gresson (farmhouse inn). Descent to Ermensbach via the magnificent log cabin shelter of Lagerwald Hutte, then along the hillside to the church in Rimbach.
Walks near Lac des Perches
Ballon d'Alsace - Chalet de l'Alouette
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22.83 km
+567 m
-1,117 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful route begins with two remarkable peaks in the Vosges and offers beautiful views of the upper Moselle valley, before reaching the Pays des Étangs.
Ballon d'Alsace - Giromagny
Visorando member 12.47 km
+127 m
-825 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike takes you down from Ballon d'Alsace to Giromagny. It is the continuation of the Vosges crossing, proposed by DNA, Passion Vosges and the Journal d'Alsace (see practical information). The first few kilometres are along the ridges, with views of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley and even the Alps. During this same section, you may come across several ski resorts, such as La Chaumière and La Gentiane. A farmhouse inn at Wissgrut offers lunch. Further on, a shelter at the Col du Chantoiseau provides a place to picnic. The descent then continues, sometimes more steeply than others. The arrival in Giromagny offers views of the city of Belfort.
Hundsruck Pass - Le Gresson
Visorando member 18.84 km
+873 m
-677 m
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bourbach-le-Haut (Haut-Rhin)
Starting from Hundsruck, climb towards Rossberg to discover the distinctive stubble fields and rocks, with views over the Thann and Masevaux valleys. The hike continues through the forest to the Col des Perches before climbing up the Voie Alpine (caution: technical area) to the Tête des Perches, the highest point of the hike at an altitude of 1,222 m. Descend via the GR®5 to Gresson via the Hautes Bers and the Roche de l'Enfer to spend the night.
Ballon de Servance
Visorando member 
20.05 km
+604 m
-679 m
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Thillot (Vosges)
Hike to Ballon de Servance.Please note that for this hike, you will need two vehicles, one at (S) at the Col des Croix andthe other at the Sources de Presles reservoir (E). The path leading directly up to the Ballon is a quiet zone and is closed from 15 December to 14 July. See notices
Giromagny - Belfort
Visorando member 19.39 km
+122 m
-228 m
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This stage is the last of the Club Vosgien's red rectangle trail through the Vosges. This stage is classified as moderate as there is virtually no elevation gain. Most of the hike takes place under forest cover. The stage starts in the small town of Giromagny and ends in the beautiful city of Belfort, passing by Bartholdi's Lion, a must-see photo spot for those completing the Vosges crossing!
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
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10.39 km
+225 m
-467 m
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.