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From Wettstein Pass to the Lac des Truites
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9.69km 
+287m 
-284m 
3h25
Facile 
start_from Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin This short hike on trails marked by the Club Vosgien has in the first instance views of the valley of Munster, and also a view of the peaks of the Vosges. The many picnic opportunities around the Lac des Truites or Lac Forlet lakes, the trout spotting opportunities, as well the welcoming farmhouse make for an enjoyable outing.
A tour of the Lac des Corbeaux
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14.93km
+565m
-567m
5h35
Moyenne
start_from La Bresse - 88 - Vosges Start and finish at the Col de Bramont.
This route will let you discover the Lac des Corbeaux from the Belvédère de la Roche du Lac 200m above it.
The view is stunning and its the perfect place for a snack!
A trail takes you down to the lake. It doesn't cross the embankment, but takes you round the lake on a pleasant, shady trail.
Return to the Col de Bramont via the Étang de Sèchemer.
A very beautiful circuit that's not too difficult, although very steep.
The Lakes of Neuweiher and Gresson
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8.05km
+421m
-421m
3h20
Facile
start_from Rimbach-près-Masevaux - 68 - Haut-Rhin In the Doller valley, this walk will let you discover the lakes of Neuweiher and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Vosges. It's an easy walk and accessible to anyone.
Stroll to the three castles of Ribeauvillé
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7.14km
+383m
-383m
2h55
Moyenne
start_from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) - 68 - Haut-Rhin It's a nice walk that visits the three castles of Ribeauvillé at a slightly different angle from the traditional walk.
Lakes and pastures
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10.99km
+466m
-461m
4h15
Moyenne
start_from Soultzeren - 68 - Haut-Rhin 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.
Circular walk around Lac des Corbeaux and Croix Louis
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4.52km
+226m
-225m
1h50
Facile
start_from La Bresse - 88 - Vosges A pretty little walk with a beautiful viewpoint over Lac des Corbeaux, where you may like to take a dip.
Lac Vert - Gazon du Faing - Forlet Lake (Lac des Truites)
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16.89km
+547m
-538m
6h10
Moyenne
start_from Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin Explore the forest, lakes and the Hautes Chaumes, the highlights of this hike that follows Vosges Club trails.
15.65km
+422m
-421m
5h30
Moyenne
start_from Pierre-Percée - 54 - Meurthe-et-Moselle Discover the man-made lake that feeds the cooling system at Cattenom nuclear power station and the First World War battle sites around Celles-sur-Plaine.
Saverne. From Haut-Barr castle to Brotsch cave
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8.28km
+185m
-180m
2h50
Facile
start_from Haegen - 67 - Bas-Rhin Forest hike with some stunning view points over the foothills of the Vosges. Visit the ruins of three castles: Haut-Barr, the large and small Geroldseck and the Brotsch tower (built in 1897 honouring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Vosges Club in Saverne), and the cave.
10.67km
+549m
-547m
4h20
Moyenne
start_from Stosswihr - 68 - Haut-Rhin 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.
The Lac du Grand Ballon and waterfall of Kletterbach
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8.61km
+310m
-305m
3h10
Moyenne
start_from Lautenbachzell - 68 - Haut-Rhin An original route to get to Lac du Grand Ballon avoiding the road. You will discover beautiful trees, a waterfall and views over the Petit Ballon and the Black Forest along the way.
Tour around Blanc and Noir lakes
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9.03km
+535m
-535m
4h
Difficile
start_from Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin A pretty walk, alternating between rises and descents following sinuous winds and paths over ridges with magnificent views. ‘’The’’ meeting place for local chamois.
Lake Lispach and Rouge Feigne
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9.57km
+375m
-380m
3h40
Difficile
start_from La Bresse - 88 - Vosges At the start of Lake Lispach, this hike will take you through a variety of settings. Peat bogs bordering Lake Lispach where you will see the Vosges’ forests and even some of the Rouge Feigne’s stubble more than 1,100 m above sea level. The return on the mountainside will eventually convince you that the Vosges are not just for cows...
Around the Lac des Perches
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9.92km
+625m
-626m
4h20
Moyenne
start_from Rimbach-près-Masevaux - 68 - 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.
The Pearls of Vologne
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17.91km
+498m
-499m
6h20
Moyenne
start_from Xonrupt-Longemer - 88 - Vosges “Les Perles de Vologne” is a wonderful site on the shaded bank of the Vologne.
You will pass on Pont des Fées and the Marie-Louise islands, before climbing along the torrent in the Roitelets Gorge, to reach the Roche des Bruyères from where you can admire the town of Gerardmer and its lake. Then, at the Gilet Fountain, located in the forest, you can refresh your hands.
Take a break at the Belbriette Pond before descending to Longemer Lake and the Saint Florent chapel.
From Col de la Schlucht to Hohneck
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13.93km
+730m
-723m
5h45
Difficile
start_from Le Valtin - 88 - Vosges Start at the Col de la Schlucht car park...
A very athletic outing. Good equipment and good physical condition are recommended!
Lake Noir from Pairis
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7.5km
+348m
-343m
3h00
Moyenne
start_from Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin An uphill section towards Lake Noir on the slope of Orbey.
Chaume des Veaux from Kreuzweg pass
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4.82km
+246m
-235m
2h30
Facile
start_from Breitenbach - 67 - Bas-Rhin Beautiful snowshoe trek beneath the Champ du Feu from the Col du Kreuzweg. Pass through the Pelage site, a paragliding centre offering a superb view, then through the Chaume des Beaux, a beautiful open space in which to enjoy the sun.
Some "off-track" sections for the sake of fun in the snow but with the option to stay on the marked trails for those who want it.
