Vosges mountains walks

Stroll to the three castles of Ribeauvillé ( Download : PDF )

7.14 km +383 m -383 m 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

The Lac du Grand Ballon and waterfall of Kletterbach ( Download : PDF )

8.61 km +310 m -305 m 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Saverne. From Haut-Barr castle to Brotsch cave ( Download : PDF )

8.28 km +185 m -180 m 2h55 Easy
Starting point in 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.

The Pearls of Vologne ( Download : PDF )

17.91 km +498 m -499 m 6h30 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Jussarupt village and along la Vologne river ( Download : PDF )

3.29 km +84 m -92 m 1h10 Difficult
Starting point in Jussarupt - 88 - Vosges

Nice walk into the fields of Jussarupt, its fields and along La Vologne river.

The Axwald's wood trail, Guebwiller ( Download : PDF )

4.37 km +157 m -160 m 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Guebwiller - 68 - Haut-Rhin

This walk visits Guebwiller woodlands. While walking, enjoy different very nice spots ideals to take pictures and learn about various vegetal species (indicated by numbers). This walk is very nice to keep fresh in summer times. However, be careful when raining, it can be quite slippery!

Pierre Percée lake - Discover the battles sites of the First World War ( Download : PDF )

15.65 km +422 m -421 m 5h40 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

The Lakes of Neuweiher and Gresson ( Download : PDF )

8.05 km +421 m -421 m 3h30 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Around the Lac des Perches ( Download : PDF )

9.92 km +625 m -626 m 4h35 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Lake Noir from Pairis ( Download : PDF )

7.50 km +348 m -343 m 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in Orbey - 68 - Haut-Rhin

An uphill section towards Lake Noir on the slope of Orbey.

Chaume des Veaux from Kreuzweg pass ( Download : PDF )

4.96 km +247 m -247 m 2.5 hrs Easy
Starting point in 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.

Lake Lispach and Rouge Feigne ( Download : PDF )

9.57 km +375 m -380 m 3h50 Difficult
Starting point in 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...