Rocks and viewpoints in the Kemberg massif

The Kemberg massif offers numerous vantage points: Roche Saint-Martin, Kiosque, Anozel and Enclume; add to these the paragliding launch sites at Col du Kiosque and Kemberg. You will enjoy the panoramic views over Saint-Dié, the Meurthe valley, and the Ormont and Bure massifs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.25 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 374 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 372 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 732 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 458 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Trois Fauteuils car park.

(S/E) Take the Sapin qui Pisse forest road and walk for about 2 km.

(1) Leave the forest road and take the Blue Ring marked path on the left, towards Roches Saint-Martin. Walk for about 600 m, then take a sharp left-hand bend and climb up the Sentier des Amoureux, marked with a Yellow Cross. You will come out onto the Route Forestière Saint-Martin. Follow it to the right and arrive at the Col des Roches Saint-Martin.

(2) Take the path on the right to reach Roches Saint-Martin.

(3) Return to the junction.

(2) Head straight on towards the Roche du Kiosque: marked with a Green Rectangle. At the fork, take the path on the left towards the Roche du Kiosque. You will reach a junction at the old quarry.

(4) Keep to the right, heading towards La Roche du Kiosque, to reach the paragliding launch site at Col du Kiosque.

(5) Continue right along the uphill path to reach the Roche du Kiosque and its viewpoint. Then walk along the ridge on the GRP® Pays de la Déodatie trail to reach the junction at the Roche de Pierre Percée.

(6) Take the path on the right to reach the viewpoint.

(7) Retrace your steps.

(6) Join the route on the right and continue along the ridge.

(8) At the junction, continue straight ahead and pass by the Kemberg take-off site.

(9) Keep left following the Green Rectangle markings, head right to reach the Roche d'Anozel and its viewpoint.

(10) Turn back, then descend the winding path to the right to reach the Route Forestière d'Anozel. Follow it to the left until you reach a fork.

(11) Continue leftwards on a gentle climb for about 450 m, then reach the Roche de l'Enclume.

(12) Retrace your steps, rejoin the route to the right and walk for about 150 m. Then turn right onto the winding path and reach the Route Forestière Saint-Martin. Follow it to the right for about 200 m. Leave the forest road on the left to take the path that descends directly to the Trois Fauteuils car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 459 m - Car park - Les Trois Fauteuils
  2. 1 : km 1.06 - alt. 459 m - The Pissing Fir Tree
  3. 2 : km 3.44 - alt. 558 m - Col des Roches Saint-Martin (559 m)
  4. 3 : km 3.62 - alt. 588 m - Roches Saint-Martin
  5. 4 : km 4.53 - alt. 625 m - Former quarry
  6. 5 : km 5.05 - alt. 666 m - Col du Kiosque - Roche du Kiosque
  7. 6 : km 6.09 - alt. 720 m - Roche de la Pierre Percée junction
  8. 7 : km 6.22 - alt. 712 m - Roche de la Pierre Percée (Taintrux)
  9. 8 : km 6.95 - alt. 727 m - Junction
  10. 9 : km 7.59 - alt. 724 m - Turn left
  11. 10 : km 7.99 - alt. 709 m - Roche d'Anozel
  12. 11 : km 9.29 - alt. 611 m - Forest road junction
  13. 12 : km 9.83 - alt. 650 m - Roche de l'Enclume
  14. S/E : km 11.25 - alt. 459 m - Car park - Les Trois Fauteuils

Notes

Shelter at Col des Roches Saint-Martin and at Trois Fauteuils.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
alsaco2
alsaco2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A typical forest hike in the Vosges, dominated by vast beech forests and beautiful areas of coniferous woodland.
The atmosphere is immersive and wild, punctuated by a few clearings offering superb views of the surrounding valleys. Beautiful rock formations line the route, with several remarkable vantage points, notably over Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, the Meurthe Valley and the surrounding Vosges hills.
There are no major technical difficulties, but the lovely paths are sometimes cluttered with roots and stones, as well as a few damp or slippery sections after rain. The climbs are steady and sustained through the forest. Some viewpoints are accessible via well-secured ladders, but this may not be suitable for those prone to vertigo.
The Club Vosgien’s signposting is excellent — a big thank you to them.
In short: a magnificent route, undoubtedly one of the finest completed by Le.s Branquignol.e.s, the famous group of epicurean Alsatian hiking friends, whose motto is: “Have a blast on foot”.
Hike completed in April 2026.

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Megel
Megel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy access via the ‘3 Fauteuils’ car park. The climb is pleasant and the ascent is gentle. The Rocher St Martin, the Rocher du Kiosque and the Rocher de l’Anozel offer superb views over the town of Saint-Die, the Ormont massif, Rougiville, Taintrux and Saulcy-sur-Meurthe. You will also see the two paragliding launch sites. A shaded and very pleasant walk.
It took us about 4 hours to cover the 11.5 km and 380 m of elevation gain.
Thank you for this lovely walk, which is very well signposted by the Club Vosgien.

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