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Refuge Louis Hergès walks
From Breitzouse to Lac de la Lande
Visorando Member 
5.85 mi
+971 ft
-974 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Walk along the Vosges ridges down to Lac de la Lande. This walk follows the Hautes Vosges stubble trails among Vosges cows, passing not far from the farmhouse inns of Breitzousen, Fershmuss and Schmargult. Further down, through the shady beech and spruce woods, you reach Lac de la Lande, an ideal spot for a picnic. The very reasonable elevation gain of 250 m over 9.5 km means that this hike is not particularly difficult.
06/02/2023: Hiking is prohibited until further notice by municipal decree due to rock and stone falls on theGR®531.
Hohneck/Altenweiller Lake/Rothenbachkof
Visorando Member 
9.13 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,808 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A beautiful descent!
But then a beautiful climb back up!!!
Magnificent scenery and lots of flowers to admire in early July... and enjoy tasting local produce at the Steinwasen farm inn...
The Rainkopf via Lac de Blanchemer on snowshoes
Visorando Member 
8.24 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,614 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This route is a little way from the La Bresse ski resorts. It is easy up to Lac de Blanchemer, but becomes more challenging as you approach Rainkopf. However, the exceptional panoramic view from the summit makes it well worth the effort.
Around the Altenweiher
Visorando Member 
5.91 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,814 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin)
From the Col de la Schlucht, take the ridge road towards Markstein and park in the Maison de la Nature car park by the roadside. This short hike will take you up the steep slopes of Kastelberg and Rainkopf to discover the Altenweiher dam lake before climbing back up to the top of Rainkopf. You can walk around the lake, which takes about 20 minutes extra.
The Hohneck Lakes
Visorando Member 
10.98 mi
+3,737 ft
-3,720 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A beautiful, challenging hike for experienced hikers.
This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (8), (9), (10) and (11) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural decree of 18 May 2022).
Hohneck - Batteriekopf
Visorando Member 
10.72 mi
+3,051 ft
-3,028 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Circular starting from the bottom of Hohneck (Paquis des Fées) which descends to Lac de Schiessrothried then Lac de Fischboedle, climbs back up via Kerbholz, crosses the peaks of Rainkopf, Rothenbachkopf and Batteriekopf. Lovely views of various other lakes (Kruth-Wildenstein, Blanchemer, de la Lande) and the Alps if the weather is good.
Hohneck - Altenweiher Lake
Visorando Member 
7.73 mi
+2,011 ft
-2,014 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Stosswihr (Haut-Rhin)
This route will allow you to discover the landscapes of the Hohneck massif with beautiful views of the Munster valley and you may even spot chamois on the slopes of the snowfield trail.
Please note that some sections of this hike are particularly difficult, especially the descent from Rainkopf and the ascent from Séestaedtle to Kerbholz. Avoid this route in wet weather, as the rocks are particularly slippery and a fall could be fatal.
Blanchemer and Altenweiher lakes route
Visorando Member 
7.17 mi
+2,018 ft
-1,991 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A superb hike to do in summer when it's very hot. Three quarters of the route is shaded.
These two glacial lakes are magnificent.
Circular route via Étang de Machais, Rainkopf and Lac de Blanchemer
Visorando Member 
8.41 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
In the La Bresse region, a circular route allowing you to cross the Machais peat bog, then climb three summits, ending at Lac de Blanchemer. Breathtaking views of the Vosges and Alsace.
Falimont Pass
Visorando Member 11.54 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,943 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A very challenging hike to Hohneck. Good equipment and physical condition recommended!
Hiking is prohibited in winter. See practical information.
Around point 48°North - 7°East
Visorando Member 
8.49 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,283 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
48°00'00'' North / 07°00'00'' East, starting point for this hike around Lake Altenweiher. This highly varied hike alternates between forest paths, "alpine" passages and scree slopes in glacial cirques, offering panoramic views of the Alsace and Vosges slopes from the hilltops and summits, as well as the opportunity to stop for refreshments at authentic farmhouse inns.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
Visorando Member 
16.57 mi
+3,238 ft
-2,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
A very beautiful hike, taking in some remarkable sights: the Martinswand rocks, the summit of the Hohneck, the summit of the Kastelberg and the Grand Ballon (with the ‘Boule’ at the summit).