Take the path near the farm, which is waymarked with yellow disks, towards Lac Vert (or Lac de Soultzeren). Walk past the dam and take the path waymarked with yellow disks towards Lac du Forlet, which you will reach after a good hour's walk.
After the dam, leave the yellow disk waymarks and follow the red disk waymarks towards the Lac Noir and Lac Blanc. At Haufenwannkopf, follow the yellow triangle waymarks towards Gazon du Faing. There is a steep climb up towards Altenkraekopf (1) to reach the Gazon du Faing.
Take the GR5 path (red rectangles) towards the Gazon du Faîte (Ringelbuhlkopf) and Le Tanet via the Hautes Chaumes (high pastures).
After the Chaume du Tanet, climb up Le Tanet, and keep going until you reach a small mountain pass before Le Haut Fourneau (Wurzelstein). Leave the red rectangle waymarks for the red cross waymarks bordering the path down to the Sarrois mountain refuge, and then at Hungerloch, take the path with the yellow disk waymarks back towards Seestaettle.
Lakes and pastures
A beautiful hike that takes you up to the “Gazons”, the famous pastures of the Hautes Vosges, and along the steep slopes overlooking the magnificent cirques where the lakes of Lac Vert and Lac du Forlet lie. All of this is situated at an altitude and in landscapes that are reminiscent of the Alps.
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.99 km -
Average duration: 4h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 433 m -
Vertical drop: - 425 m -
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Highest point: 1,304 m -
Lowest point: 1,053 m
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Country:
France
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Area: Vosges mountains -
District:
Soultzeren (68140) -
Start/End: N 48.083662° / E 7.058792° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3618OT, 3618OTR, 3718OT, 3718OTR -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,068 m - Seestaettle Inn
- 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 1,054 m - Lac Vert ou de Soultzeren (Vosges)
- 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 1,159 m - Chalet Erichson
- 3 : km 3.31 - alt. 1,065 m - Lac du Forlet dam - Lac des Truites
- 4 : km 4.46 - alt. 1,122 m - Haufenwannkopf
- 5 : km 5.44 - alt. 1,273 m - Altenkraekopf - Altenkraehkopf
- 6 : km 9.71 - alt. 1,291 m - Chaume du Tanet - Tanet (le)
- 7 : km 9.94 - alt. 1,263 m - Bifurcation
- 8 : km 10.58 - alt. 1,125 m - Hungerloch
- S/E : km 10.99 - alt. 1,068 m - Seestaettle Inn
Practical information
Access:
You can reach the Seestaettle Auberge (inn) from Munster. After Munster, head towards the Col de la Schlucht, following the road past Stosswihr and Soultzeren. Before reaching the Col de la Schlucht, about 4km after leaving Soultzeren, turn right onto the scenic route towards Le Tanet and the Lac Vert. The road leads to the Auberge.
Reviews and comments
4.6 / 5
4.6 / 5
4.9 / 5
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
The Erichson chalet near Lac Vert deserves a recommendation and a mention without reservation.
We really like this rental. It should be mentioned that it is a Club Vosgien refuge.
The staff are very friendly, delicious local specialities are on offer and the view is exceptional.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Apr 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
A very nice hike that first takes you past the 2 lakes (green and forlet) and then onto the ridges. The final climb up to the ridges is very stony (yellow triangle) and a little steep, but this is compensated for by the beautiful view of the Altenkraehkopf (which you won't get if you go straight up from the Lac du Forlet (red triangle)). Don't hesitate to take the red and white rectangular panoramic path at the gazon de Faîte, which is closer to the cliff than the red rectangular path (which is very stony).
When the path reaches the crest road at the end of the route, there are 3 options - either continue straight on and climb back up to the tanet (the most beautiful), or shorten the walk by descending a gentle slope to the green lake (red circle), or return to the start car park by descending a steeper slope at the beginning (yellow cross).
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Feb 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
A very nice walk with beautiful views. Some tricky sections in the rocks.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
A pleasant little hike, especially for families
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Very interesting tour, beautiful 360° views
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
A beautiful walk with magnificent views.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Colour errors on your site, but good overall
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Apr 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
with the exception of the signposting at the start of the walk, which has been changed from yellow circles to blue rectangles.
very interesting walk
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Sep 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
We did this walk as a family (2 teenagers aged 16 and 14).
The paths are a bit technical (lots of stones). It climbs steeply at times. Alternating sun and shade before reaching the Chaumes.
Beautiful lakes and views over the Plaine d'Alsace and the Vosges.
Very popular paths at weekends.
Be careful ⚠️ if it rains it can be slippery.
Several inns open.
The weather is fine if you go for a walk and take lots of photos.
All in all, a very nice walk. A very pleasant discovery.
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of walk : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes
all the markings to be changed
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of walk : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Nice walk, well signposted except
between points 5 and 6, when you arrive at the reserve car park. You have to go all the way to the end.
There are many ways up and down if you want to shorten the walk.
We don't walk very fast but it still took us less time than expected.
A walk worth doing!
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Lots of people (especially on the opposite side of the circuit) because of the good weather, and car parks along the loop. Towards the end of the route, there was a long, rocky and tiring descent. Compensated by some beautiful views and panoramas.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes
Very good plan, it's perfect
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Superb walk with some truly magnificent views.
The only downside is that the last stage of the route lacks a bit of explanation.
As for the rest, it's really great and a must-do if you're in the area.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No
Very pleasant route. The last 500 m no longer correspond to the description following changes to the route, although these were indicated on the spot.
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