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Mégalithes du Steinberg walks
From Metzeral station to Petit-Ballon
Visorando Member
10.08 mi
+2,730 ft
-2,723 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
Hike in the hills above Metzeral, starting from the station, with a gradual climb to Petit-Ballon, before reaching the Steinberg ridge and Grothkopf and descending towards the village via the Brietenbach slope. Throughout the route, you will enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding hills and villages in the valley.
The megaliths of Steinberg
2.10 mi
+469 ft
-476 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
Panoramic walk amid sculptural rock formations, witnesses to the ancient past of the Vosges mountains. This site is also famous for being a high-energy place in Alsace!
The "megaliths" of Steinberg
1.03 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
A short and easy hike that will allow you to discover the imposing granite ‘megaliths’ of the Steinberg, with views stretching far into the distance. Ideal after a meal at one of the farmhouse inns near the Petit Ballon.
Tour of the Petit Ballon stubble fields starting from the Col de Boenlesgrab
10.42 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,549 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Rouffach (Haut-Rhin)
Departure from the Col de Boenlesgrab, passing by the Refuge de la Schellimat, near Hilzen, via Bockswasen, then by the Refuge des Amis de la Nature below the summit of the Petit Ballon, then continuing after the summit along the ridges via the Col du Petit Ballon, Steinberg and its megaliths, then Grothkopf.Return via the farmsteads of Kahlenwassen (near the Virage Pinot) and Buchwald, the former intermediate station of the German cable car, then via the Strohberg farmstead before descending via Brudermatt to the Col du Boenlesgrab. This hike takes you across magnificent high-altitude stubble fields and offers numerous 360° views of the Vosges peaks and nearby Alsatian valleys.
Walks near Mégalithes du Steinberg
Petit Ballon - Sengern
5.91 mi
+604 ft
-2,608 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
The route begins in alpine pastureland, then passes through very shady forests.
Linthal – Grand Ballon – Markstein
Tourist office12.20 mi
+3,553 ft
-1,319 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Linthal (Haut-Rhin)
A very physically demanding first day with a wide variety of landscapes.
Starting from Linthal, the most mountainous village in the Guebwiller region, the first day of this multi-day hike will take you to the Auberge du Steinlebach, via the Grand Ballon – the highest peak in the Vosges mountains, rising to an altitude of 1,424 metres – and the Markstein resort. The ascent is quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness. Along the way, you’ll pass the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, Lake Ballon and the Haag farmhouse inn…
Ascent to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (Guebwiller) via the lake
5.78 mi
+2,910 ft
-39 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
A challenging climb to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (past Guebwiller). The route passes by the beautiful Lac du Ballon and the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, both of which offer very pleasant places to stop for a break.
Hahnenbrunnen Pass and Uff Rain from Langenwasen
9.32 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,146 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
A lovely climb towards the Vosges ridge along the River Pfahlrunz, with a stop at a charming little lake (unnamed). Lots of remarkable trees. Then an easy walk along theGR®5along the ridge before heading towards the farm inns at Salzbach and Uff Rain, with panoramic views of the Vosges peaks.
Schiessrothried Lake - Charlemagne car park
5.08 mi
+2,352 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
From Schiessrothried, tour of Petit Hohneck, Dagobert's cave, Frankenthal and Col de Falimont.
This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (3), (4), (5) and (6) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).
Markstein – Petit Ballon – Linthal
12.88 mi
+1,407 ft
-3,619 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Oderen (Haut-Rhin)
Take the time to admire the landscapes and views that make this second day’s walk so special. The route follows the ridges for the most part, leading to the Petit Ballon via the Klintzkopf. Once again, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the panoramic views over the plains and valleys on either side of the mountain. This route, which passes through forests and stubble fields, will allow you to discover the richness of the local flora.
Le Markstein – Thann
Tourism professional
17.72 mi
+2,359 ft
-5,187 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Oderen (Haut-Rhin)
From the Markstein, the sixteenth stage of the journey across the Vosges proposed by Passion Vosges magazine continues along the Great Vosges Ridge towards the massif’s highest point, the Grand Ballon. After a visit to the Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield (1914–1918) and a climb to the summit of the Molkenrain, a long descent through the forest begins, heading towards Thann and its famous Gothic collegiate church. Franck Buchy’s account of this sixteenth stage can be found in *Passion Vosges*.
On the ridges: Grand Ballon – Markstein – Petit Ballon
13.44 mi
+2,110 ft
-3,022 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Murbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy route, gently undulating across the highest peaks of the Vosges, through stubble fields and forests. Magnificent views over the surrounding valleys.
Charlemagne car park - Schiessrothried Lake
5.84 mi
+728 ft
-1,683 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
6.46 mi
+738 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Second stage of this hike with bivouac. This time, Lac Lalande, Lac de Retournemer, Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade de Retournemer will be on your route, allowing you to discover magnificent colours.