10 - The Hohneck - The Frankenthal-Missheimle National Nature Reserve

Observe the chamois in the Wormspel, soak your feet in the clear waters of lake Schiessrothried and appreciate the beauty of the Frankenthal-Missheimle nature reserve. And, if possible, stop at a farm-guesthouse for an excellent day!

As a variation of this hike, go via the Col de Falimont, where you can find practical information.

Technical sheet

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.67 km
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    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 626 m
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    Vertical drop: - 627 m

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    Highest point: 1,362 m
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    Lowest point: 930 m

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Description of the walk

The Hohneck car park, coordinates: N 48° 02' 16" E 7° 00' 56"

From the car park, go south until you reach the starting point (S).
From the starting point (S), follow the marked path red/white rectangle and/or yellow cross west-southwest until the intersection (1).
At the intersection (1) of four tracks, take the track marked blue triangle descending in an east-southeast direction until the start of the dam(2).
When you reach the dam(2), follow the marked path blue rectangle in a north-easterly direction to the end of the dam(3).
At the end of the dam,(3) ignore the trail marked with a red rectangle climbing up, and follow the trail marked blue rectangle in a south-easterly direction.
At the intersection (4) follow the trail marked blue rectangle in a north-easterly direction (towards Le Gaschney).
At Le Gaschney(5) follow the trail marked blue rectangle in a north-north-westerly direction.
End of the passable trail (6) and the beginning of a narrower track around the side of the mountain. Follow the blue rectangle markers going north.
At the end of the narrow track on the side of the mountain(7) follow the blue rectangle markers in the direction the Frankenthal guesthouse (8) in a north-northwest direction.
(8) The Frankenthal-Missheimle National Nature Reserve.
From the Reserve, retrace your steps until the previous intersection (7), then follow the trail marked red triangle climbing west-southwest until the col/crossroads (9).
When you get to the col(9) go in a westerly direction climbing on the trail marked red rectangle up to the summit of the Hohneck (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,361 m - Le Hohneck
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 1,278 m - Intersection of four runways
  3. 2 : km 2.14 - alt. 937 m - Follow the blue rectangle path - lac de schiessrothried
  4. 3 : km 2.35 - alt. 934 m - Follow the blue rectangle path
  5. 4 : km 3.97 - alt. 977 m - Head north-east towards the Gaschney.
  6. 5 : km 5.31 - alt. 995 m - Gaschney (le)
  7. 6 : km 6.4 - alt. 985 m - End of the carriageway
  8. 7 : km 8.51 - alt. 1,044 m - End of the narrow track on the mountainside.
  9. 8 : km 8.71 - alt. 1,032 m - Auberge du Frankenthal
  10. 9 : km 9.74 - alt. 1,228 m - Col (reference 1228).
  11. S/E : km 10.67 - alt. 1,362 m - Le Hohneck

Practical information

This hike requires a minimum amount of equipment and experience.

Dogs are prohibited as it's a reserve.....

Attention, from point(1) to point(2) the track is narrow, steep and windy. This section may not be suitable for beginners and requires suitable walking shoes.

Attention, from point(6) to point(7) is a narrow, windy track and requires suitable walking shoes.

During the descent, between points(1) and(2) observe the chamois (Hohneck side).

The variation of this hike, which passes via the col de Falimont, is available here

https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-/157...

The Club Vosgien route markers

http://www.club-vosgien.eu/_media/12554-...

In the nearby area

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 65 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
romanamat
romanamat
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very physical route, especially the first 1/4 and last 1/4 of the way... 11.93 km measured with the GPS for 5 h 15 of walking... I understood why the indicated time was 4 h 35 for just over 10 km! A very tricky descent at the start of the route to reach the lake... The path back up to the Hohneck was very steep, but the scenery was magnificent, the forest well shaded with water everywhere and the flora luxuriant... Very happy to have done it and to have discovered the Hohneck in this way, a superb Vosges summit...

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jean.falcinelli
jean.falcinelli

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

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bergere08
bergere08

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very beautiful and also very technical hike. Please note that some sections will be closed from 1/11. Superb trails, with lots of water, especially given the weather in recent weeks. We came across a number of people with children, so please be careful, as some parts of the trail are quite difficult. Magnificent, even if we weren't lucky enough to spot any chamois.

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laurentc
laurentc

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The route is very interesting, very technical, with real difficulties for hikers used to "medium" difficulties. The passages in the rocks on both the way down and the way up are technical.
This hike should be classed as "difficult" rather than "medium", and parents should be discouraged from taking children who are too young, as there is a real risk of dangerous falls if you are not constantly attentive.
The reference town should also be updated. We're a long way from Stosswihr.

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jpboes38
jpboes38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike. The descent to the lake is tricky: a steep slope on a stony path. You can then rest your knees at the lake towards the Gaschney (postman's path), before entering the rocky section where you have to watch your step.
A variety of landscapes, ending with a 360° view from the summit of the Hohneck as you quench your thirst at the refreshment bar.

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chrisnat
chrisnat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very good, we saw chamois along the way (we had a short break in an inn at the foot of the honeck and at the end, to get back to the honeck, we took an alternative route via the cirque glacière, the start of which is just behind the peat bog behind the farmhouse inn... This is where some people practice mountaineering...

This allowed us to observe chamois on the way up the cliffs...

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DOMONIQUE
DOMONIQUE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Option to climb the Petit Hohneck and discover the Gaschney valley

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Patrick.patman
Patrick.patman

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent, breathtaking view, there was still snow...

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Clem6857
Clem6857

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful walk, with superb scenery
Beware of people with vertigo
Quite a technical route, for experienced hikers
On the day, there were snowy sections with steep ascents and descents, and the terrain was quite unstable in places (scree) and slippery due to melting snow.
I recommend the use of walking poles.
Allow a good 4 hours without a long break

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Fanny petitjean
Fanny petitjean

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk. Very varied. I had a great time!

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jurelan67
jurelan67
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk, beautiful scenery.
Chamois can be seen on the steep slopes.
On the other hand, the path between Gaschney and Frankenthal in its second part (between points 6 and 7) is sometimes quite vertiginous, there are a few metal or wooden footbridges to cross, metal steps and handrails. A word of warning to anyone prone to vertigo.

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pascale rm
pascale rm

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A hike that offers some very beautiful scenery. The ascent to the Hohneck via the Col du Falimont is very steep but beautiful. On arriving at Gaschney, continue to the "centre" until you come across a sign that makes it easy to find the blue rectangle. On an average day, it's not very busy.
Chamois observed on the descent at the start of the hike and on the ascent towards the end. Thank you for this tour!

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laurent dominique
laurent dominique

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

The route is really too busy, I thought it would be quieter after 15 August.
I've already done this route at another time of year, and it left me with some good memories.

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Denis TT
Denis TT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful walk.
Magnificent scenery.
Walk in good weather, no major difficulties.
Good shoes are recommended though.
Thanks for the tour.

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stephr
stephr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk, with the start and finish point being the most beautiful viewpoints in my opinion.
The descent and ascent are quite steep. The rocks on the way down were quite slippery
so be careful not to fall. We enjoyed the auberge where we could quench our thirst before
the climb back up to the Hohneck, and meeting the chamois in the cirque du Hohneck.

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