Roche des Vieux Chevaux and tour of Lake Lispach

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This hike offers a varied route through the landscapes of the Hautes-Vosges, leading to the Roche des Vieux Chevaux, which offers an unobstructed view of LakeXonrupt-Longemer and the surrounding hills. The route then continues around Lac de Lispach, known for its unspoilt environment and characteristic wetlands. With a mix of forest trails and paved paths, this outing is ideal for both a leisurely walk and a nature discovery.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.20 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 315 ft
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    Descent: - 325 ft
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    Highest point: 3,274 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,976 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Vosges mountains
  • ⚐ City: La Bresse (88250)
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    Start/End: N 48.052947° / E 6.947817°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de LA BRESSE LE LISPACH.
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3618OT, 3618OTR
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Description of the walk

Park in the Lac de Lispach car park.

(S/E) Facing the lake, follow the Anneau Bleu marked trail to the right.

(1) Head right to reach an old mine, which is the subject of an interesting short round trip on the left. Return to the route, come out onto a path marked Anneau Vert and follow it to the left to climb into the forest. Reach a crossroads.

(2) Take the path opposite, following the Red Triangle markings, and head to Roche des Vieux Chevaux: a beautiful viewpoint over Lake Xonrupt-Longemer.

(3) Turn around.

(2) Turn right and arrive at the small pass of Collet de la Mine.

(4) Head towards Lac de Lispach to join the discovery trail that takes you around the lake. Follow the western shore.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left towards Route de Lispach. Just before you reach it, take a path on the left, which runs parallel to it and stays close to the lake. Return to the road and the nearby car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,986 ft - Car park - Lac de Lispach
  2. 1 : mi 0.16 - alt. 3,048 ft - Fork
  3. 2 : mi 0.47 - alt. 3,264 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 0.8 - alt. 3,248 ft - Roche des Vieux Chevaux
  5. 4 : mi 1.4 - alt. 3,054 ft - Collet de la Mine
  6. 5 : mi 1.78 - alt. 2,986 ft - Crossroads
  7. S/E : mi 2.2 - alt. 2,986 ft - Car park - Lac de Lispach

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