The Rocher de Mutzig from Lutzelhouse

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Hike through no man's land to an altitude of over 1,000 metres from Lutzelhouse in the Schirmeck valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 590 m
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    Descent: - 590 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,001 m
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    Lowest point: 417 m
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Lutzelhouse Forest
Mutzig Rock
Between Lutzelhouse and Porte de Mutzig
Rocher de Mützig

Description of the walk

From the centre of Lutzelhouse, head towards the Hinberg Forest House by following the sign, via Rue de la Fontaine, then Rue de la Forêt. Leave the forest house on your left and continue straight ahead on the unpaved road.
Park at Place des Musiciens, where there is a giant sequoia tree.

(S/E) Head towards Schliffstein via Route Forestière de Stop the vehicle and follow the Club Vosgien's green ring markings to Kegelplatz.

(1) At Kegelplatz, leave the Schliffstein direction and take the Porte de Pierre path, following the Anneau Rouge markings.

(2) Pass Carrefour du Partage and admire the sandstone sculpture representing a zip fastener.
Leave the forest road and take the path heading north-west.

(3) Join theGR®53long-distance hiking trail marked with a red rectangle. The path is very steep and rugged, crossing a forest road several times. If the path does not continue directly ahead, look a little higher up on the forest road.

(4) Arrive at the Porte de Pierre and continue left towards the Rocher de Mutzig until you reach a forest road.

::5: Do not continue straight ahead but turn left onto the path towards Rocher de Mutzig. Arrive at Rocher de Mutzig. Please note: if you have children with you, the rocky outcrops are dangerous.

(6) Return via the same route to the Place des Musiciens car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 417 m - Place des Musiciens
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 467 m - Kegelplatz
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 515 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.16 - alt. 579 m - GR53 Red Rectangle
  5. 4 : km 4.47 - alt. 856 m - Porte de Pierre
  6. 5 : km 5.52 - alt. 950 m - Turn left towards Rocher de Mutzig
  7. 6 : km 6.24 - alt. 1,001 m - Rocher de Mutzig
  8. S/E : km 13.4 - alt. 417 m - Place des Musiciens

Notes

Good walking shoes are essential as the second part of the hike is quite steep. Walking sticks are also useful.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

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

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Mlo04
Mlo04

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on an autumn Sunday. There were lots of people in the car park at Place des Musiciens, but few hikers on the trail itself. The slope is fairly steady and the 600m elevation gain is easy to climb for experienced walkers (it took us 3 hours there and back). The view from Rocher de Mutzig is incredible.
A small section of the trail (between points 3 and 4) is temporarily closed to the public due to forestry work.

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corinnedgd
corinnedgd
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Did it on a rainy Sunday, but it was a very beautiful hike. Easy climb with a few rocky sections. Very beautiful rock.

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EloiseW
EloiseW

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike with lovely views and a beautiful climb. I recommend it for those who enjoy hiking in the forest!

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ohrel
ohrel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, very beautiful view from the rock

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HOLZINGER René
HOLZINGER René

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with stunning panoramic views.

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zutetflute
zutetflute

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Problem at the start of the route: the directions were not easy to follow (no green circle at the start of the route, we followed the wrong route for 2½ hours before finding the right symbols). Once we were on the right road, there were no further problems.

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MamGress
MamGress

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good course

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ADCV67
ADCV67

I was surprised that you did not offer a circular route for this hike, but instead had walkers return via the same route they took on the way there, even though circular routes do exist. Next Sunday, we will be guided by a local Club Vosgien guide who has already suggested a beautiful circular route.

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GIGIwolx
GIGIwolx

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike that is 90% shaded. Beautiful view from the summit. If you walk at a good pace, it takes 2 hours to climb up and 2 hours to climb down.

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eliedumas
eliedumas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful, shaded hike for all levels, with a moderate and steady slope. Superb view at Le Rocher (be careful with children as the cracks in the final "table" can be dangerous for them).
NB: for a change, you can return via the forest road that descends to the west.
The only downside is that forest roads are less interesting than trails.

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