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Rothenbachkopf walks
Étang Machey, Lac de Blanchemer, Rainkopf and Rothenbachkopf
Visorando Member
6.61 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A peat bog, a lake and two peaks on the ridges with views of the main Vosges mountains. On clear days, especially in winter, you can see the Black Forest and the Alps.
Hohneck/Altenweiller Lake/Rothenbachkof
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...
Towards Rainkopf
3.93 mi
+988 ft
-984 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin)
A hike on and below the great ridge in an almost alpine setting, offering breathtaking views of the Munster Valley.
Hohneck - Batteriekopf
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.
Circular route via Étang de Machais, Rainkopf and Lac de Blanchemer
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.
Trilogy south of Hohneck
8.44 mi
+2,556 ft
-2,559 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
This route focuses on three beautiful peaks south of Hohneck. The climb passes by the very pretty Altenweiher (old lake) before reaching the ridge. The view of Rothenbachkopf from Rainkopf is superb. This hike combines scree, undergrowth and high-altitude pastures.
Exploring the Rothenbachkopf
2.56 mi
+594 ft
-614 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Wildenstein (Haut-Rhin)
One of the most beautiful walks in the Hautes Chaumes! This walk will take you through magnificent landscapes.
The Rothenbachkopf (1,316 m), also known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Vosges’, has a steep summit that contrasts with the rounded shapes of the Ballons.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
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).
Kolben Chapel – Rainkopf – Rothenbachkopf route
6.25 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,510 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mittlach (Haut-Rhin)
This beautiful, not overly long hike follows trails and offers, from the ascent to the ridge towards Rainkopf and then Rothenbachkopf, a panoramic view of the Vosges and, weather permitting, even the Bernese Alps.
Blanchemer Lake, Rainkopf, Steinwasen and Rothenbachkopf circular loop
7.62 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,110 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A circular route starting from Lac de Blanchemer, reaching the ridges featuring the peaks of Rainkopf, Rothenbachkopf and Batteriekopf, passing two farmhouse inns. The route follows mainly footpaths through forests and stubble fields, with several viewpoints.