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La Seigneurie and its lake from Petitefontaine
A pleasant hike near Petitefontaine, 20 km north-east of Belfort. You will discover a charming little village and countryside landscapes of forests with numerous ponds. You can take a short detour to admire Lac de la Seigneurie.
The hike is marked with a Green Ring.
Grambaechle circuit in Masevaux
A pleasant discovery trail that takes you into the heart of nature around Masevaux. Along the way, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the Doller valley. A hilly circuit in the heart of the forest.
The Doller Valley from Sentheim to Masevaux via Wolfenloch
This hike takes you mainly through forest from Sentheim to Masevaux via the Wolflenloch discovery trail. The return route follows the Doller river, passing the Hohenstein Cave and Sainte-Anne Chapel.
Larivière Circular
A beautiful discovery of the region around the village of Larivière. In the clearing 10 km north-east of Belfort, this walk will introduce you to a varied landscape of forests, ponds, cultivated fields and pastures.
From Masevaux to Rossberg
This beautiful hike takes you from Masevaux to the summit of Rossberg at an altitude of 1,191 metres. From the top, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Vosges, the Alsace plain, the Black Forest, the Jura and the Alps. The elevation gain is significant, but the route is otherwise easy.
From Masevaux to Niederbruck via forest paths
Between Masevaux and Niederbruck, more than ten kilometres of new forest paths have recently been created. Here is a nice little route of about 6 km that partly follows these new paths...
Hike accessible via Niederbruck Centre station.
Boucle des Chevreuils via Tête Le Moine and Col des 7 Chemins
Loop starting from Étueffont-centre via the Chapelle du Mont Bonnet, the Tête Le Moine, the Trou du Loup, the small village of Lamadeleine Val des Anges, the Col des Sept Chemins (open shelter), the Tête des Mineurs and the place called Le Châtelat.Follow the Club Vosgien's "Anneau Jaune" (Yellow Ring) markings.
Moulin loop between Lacollonge and Bethonvilliers
A beautiful walk in the countryside of Lacollonge and Bethonvilliers. 10 km east of Belfort. Beautiful view of the peaks of the Southern Vosges.
Countryside landscape watered by the Madeleine River. Beautiful old farms, a beautiful covered wooden bridge, a few beautiful ponds, an old mill...
The walk is signposted.
Niederbruck via the Bruckenwald farmhouse inn
From Niederbruck to Bruckenwald: go via the trail and return via the path.
The Rossberg from the Col de Shirm and return via the Col du Hundsruck
A beautiful walk that will first take you along wide forest paths before the final climb to Rossberg and its magnificent views.
The summit of the Baerenkopf via Lake Lachtelweiher
This hike passes by the small Lachtelweiher lake, which nestles peacefully at an altitude of 740 metres. The route passes numerous authentic farm inns, alternates between forests and stubble fields, climbs passes and peaks with panoramic views, and ventures close to the source of the Doller.
Triebelskopf circuit from Niederbruck
A pleasant circuit between the mid-mountains and the forest, with stubble fields, rivers and farm inns. Accessible to all, the only slight difficulty being the climb above the Entzenbach farm inn. But what a treat when you reach the hill and the Triebelskopf pasture!
The Virgin of Alsace in Niederbruck
From the top of the rocky promontory of Eichstein, the Virgin of Alsace watches over Niederbruck and the Doller Valley. Access to the Virgin is only possible on foot via a medium-difficulty hiking trail.
Circuit des Moineaux in Roderen
Between unspoilt nature and the pretty villages of Roderen and Rammersmatt, enjoy the beautiful panoramic views and wide open spaces offered by this part of Alsace. A varied walk through fields, orchards, farm animals, etc.
From Rammersmatt to the Hundsruck Pass
A very accessible circuit starting from the Rammersmatt farm towards Bourbach-le-Haut, passing by the Hochburg chalet. A hike that everyone can follow at their own pace.
The source of the Doller at the start of the Lachtelweiher
This hike will take you to the Source de la Doller, which, contrary to what you might think, does not originate at the Ballon d'Alsace, but below the Schlumpf. During the hike, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Doller valley and have the opportunity to eat at one of the farmhouse inns along the route.
A circular starting from Roderen, Maria auf dem Rain chapel
A beautiful hike through forests and fields with, depending on the weather, a beautiful view of the Alps as a bonus.
Chaumes and forests of the Rossberg massif
The protected Rossberg massif boasts some of the most beautiful pastoral pastures in the Vosges mountains. They were once home to numerous marcairies(1), of which several farmhouse inns(2) remain today. With their magnificent views of the neighbouring valleys, the southern Alsace plain, the Jura, the Black Forest and the Alps, they are sure to delight hikers.
Chavannes-sur-l'Étang pond trail
A superb hike on the border between Belfort and Haut Rhin. You will discover a landscape of countryside and forests with magnificent ponds. As a bonus, there is a discovery trail with information panels about the trees of our region.
Senkel circuit on the heights of Oberbruck
Cross winding paths nestled between the mountains above the picturesque village of Oberbruck. Let yourself be enchanted by the peaceful atmosphere of the dense forest. Beautiful panoramas offer views of the surrounding valley.
Graber circuit via Schlumpf from Dolleren
The Graber discovery trail revives the path that serves the village farms. Walk past the Graber farmhouse inn, overlooking those of Holschlag and Kraitland, and stop off at the small Schlumpf ski resort.
The Fuchsfelsen and the Belacker
This hike offers magnificent views of the Doller Valley and the Ballon d'Alsace on a former volcanic massif.
The Lakes of Neuweiher and Gresson
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.
On the heights of Thann
A beautiful, shaded hike in a stunning forest that will take you to the heights of Thann.From there, an impressive panorama stretches towards the Alsace plain and the Swiss Jura.
On the slopes of the Grand Langenberg
Along the banks of the Doller and then the Wagenstall waterfalls, reach the peaceful stubble fields of the narrow Grand Langenberg valley near an authentic farmhouse inn. Then descend to the foot of the Ballon d'Alsace towards the impressive glacial basin of Lake Alfeld, which dominates the Doller valley. Finally, return along the tumultuous Seebach, which calms down in a wet and marshy meadow, before dying in the peat bogs of Lake Sewen.
Please note that theGR®®531is sometimes obstructed (forestry work, overgrown vegetation, fallen trees, etc.) and maintenance is sometimes delayed. In this case, take the Fennematt path along the left bank of the Doller (marked with triangles and red trestles) and rejoin the route at point (1) or point (3).
From Sewen to Lake Alfeld
A peaceful hike that will take you to Sewen Lake and its peat bogs, then to Alfeld Lake, which is very different with its dam. The path is flat until you reach the foot of the dam, then climbs a little.
Ascent to Rehbrunnel
An easy hike that can be done with children.
From Sewen to the Morteville rocks via the balloon
Discover the Roches de Morteville, Sewen and Alfeld lakes, the large stone, the statue of Joan of Arc and the waterfalls.
Hike on the verge of (very) difficult. GPX track strongly recommended.
(!) 20 November 2023. Please note that part of the route has been closed by municipal decree since 2021 between the section and (5) and (7). A detour has been put in place (Blue Triangle and Yellow-White-Yellow Rectangle at the end). This extends the route by 15 to 20 minutes and adds 100 m of elevation gain.
Route between (5) and (7) updated on 13 May 2025
Discover five lakes near the Ballon d'Alsace
This is a beautiful hike offering views of and above the lakes. You will feel cool as most of the hike takes place in the forest (open areas: downstream from the Baerenbach farmhouse inn, the same for the Gresson moyen and the Haute Bers).
The Wissgrut stubble fields via the Wagenstall waterfalls
The summit peaks of the Vosges are always a delight for hikers because of the magnificent views they offer. Those of the Wissgrut (or Wisskritt) between the Belfort gap and the Masevaux valley are remarkable. You will reach them via the beautiful Wagenstall waterfalls and continue along the ridge and the upper Fennematt valley, where the Doller river has its source, and its beautiful panoramic trail.