Rougemont-le-Château walks

A hike with no technical difficulty but a significant elevation gain. Beautiful panoramic views, including the Belfort Gap. This hike takes you past the highlights of the ruins of Rougemont Castle, Sainte Catherine Chapel, the Sudel, the Baerenkopf and the hamlet of Saint Nicolas.

One of our great challenging walks, offering all the variety of scenery we love: panoramic views, ridge paths, pine forests, streams, ancient stones – you name it, it’s here. The walk is signposted with a Green Disc

Starting from Rougemont-le-Château, this is a pleasant walk with a beautiful view of the Saint-Nicolas valley. A detour is possible to reach the castle ruins.

A walk in the vicinity of Rougemont-le-Château at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, 15 km north-east of Belfort. It will allow you to discover superb ponds, woodland, a few meadows and a small part of this charming town. It is signposted with the coat of arms of Rougemont, featuring a drawing of a castle.

A magnificent walk through woodland and history. The deciduous forests, bathed in beautiful light, are majestic and welcoming.The walk starts at La Fouille l’Âne and follows the GR®532, which leads up to the heights of the village of Rougemont-le-Château. After crossing the Coiche forest, you arrive at the Plainot crossroads, a picnic spot, then head towards the old medieval castle. Then, via a shaded path, you head to the Sainte-Catherine chapel, another picnic spot below the Montagne du Sudel.The return journey follows a similarly shaded forest track; after skirting the quarry, you return to the starting point.

A hike mainly through woodland around Mont Marty near Rougemont-le-Château, 15 km north-east of Belfort.You will discover beautiful countryside and woodland scenery with some lovely ponds.You will pass by the Mont Marty nature trail, featuring sixteen botanical markers on the trees in our forests.The walk is signposted with a Blue Ring.

A lovely walk that takes you through countryside and woodland, dotted with some very pretty ponds. There are plenty of footpaths and very little tarmac along this route. The circular route is signposted with a Red Ring.

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.

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.

A pleasant walk through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them. It is easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about ten kilometres north-east of Belfort. The route is marked with a Green Ring.

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.

Short walk to Saint-Nicolas via forest paths and small roads along ponds and a small river.

A very pretty walk starting at the Étueffont forge, 15 km north-east of Belfort. It begins with a lovely stretch along the Madeleine and takes us through superb landscapes of forests and high-altitude meadows. At the Mont Bonnet chapel, you’ll discover a piece of our history.

A superb walk for the whole family. The route crosses the village, runs alongside the Madeleine, passes by some beautiful ponds and ends at the Étueffont leisure centre, which offers a lovely spot for fishing and picnics.

Discover a superb hike starting from Étueffont or Grosmagny, in the heart of a landscape offering a harmonious blend of forests, pretty authentic villages and peaceful ponds. Perfectly suited to nature lovers, this route will lead you to discover the splendid landscapes of the Southern Vosges. Let yourself be seduced by the tranquillity of the forests and the coolness of the ponds, true havens of biodiversity. The starting point is at the foot of the Vosges, about fifteen kilometres north of Belfort. The trail is signposted.

Starting from Masevaux, this hike will take you to Sudel, the south-eastern tip of the Vosges. It offers a beautiful view of the Belfort area, the Jura and the Alps. The hike is not difficult, there is just a slight incline.

Discover a splendid circular hiking loop starting from Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont in the Belfort gap, on the border with Alsace, 15 kilometres north-east of Belfort. You will admire landscapes of cultivated fields, meadows and magnificent forests, not to mention the stork nests at Petitefontaine. You can stop for refreshments at Lac de la Seigneurie. Enjoy exceptional views of the Southern Vosges mountain range and the Swiss Jura. Ideal for walking enthusiasts keen to discover the region's natural and cultural heritage. The route is signposted.

A pleasant walk to discover the villages of Anjoutey, Bourg-sous-Châtelet and Saint-Germain-le-Châtelet, as well as lovely countryside and woodland scenery. A special feature of this walk: poems created by a local ‘writing workshop’ are displayed on signs along the route. The walk is signposted with a Blue Ring.

A pleasant walk through the countryside and woodland. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks. Easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about fifteen kilometres north-east of Belfort. Numerous information boards provide details of the local heritage, wildlife, flora and landscapes. The route is marked with a Red Ring.

A signposted walk suitable for families through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them. Easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about 15 km north-east of Belfort. Numerous information boards provide details of the heritage, wildlife, flora and landscapes. The route is marked with a Blue Ring.

From the centre of Lauw, enjoy a pleasant walk through fields and the beautiful deciduous forests of the Oberwald, returning from Sentheim via the Chapel of St Anne and past the Hohlenstein Cave before following the banks of the Doller.

Explore the magic of the Madeleine River in Anjoutey: a captivating adventure with the added bonus of discovering the Moulin wetlands. Set off on a dynamic hike where the wild nature of the Belfort gap reveals an enchanting landscape. Explore the diversity of the landscape through vast meadows and peaceful ponds, not to mention superb views of the countryside and the Southern Vosges mountains. An enriching experience to fully enjoy the local natural heritage.

A pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. It allows you to discover the villages of Anjoutey and Étueffont as well as beautiful landscapes along the Madeleine. Beautiful view of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them. It is easily accessible, about ten kilometres north-east of Belfort. The route is marked with a red ring.

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.

From Niederbruck to Bruckenwald: go via the trail and return via the path.

Starting from the small village of Lamadeleine-Val-des-Anges at the bottom of the Madeleine river valley, there is a pleasant climb through the forest to the Lochberg Pass via the Sept Chemins and Chat passes. From the Col du Lochberg, a circular route will allow us to discover the stubble fields and ridges of the Schlumpf with beautiful views of the upper Doller valley and the nearby peaks, as well as its magnificent log shelters (Sommerseite, Graber) before returning to the pass via the Fennematt and the Source de la Doller. Return to the starting point via the summit of Baerenkopf, Haquin and Trou du Loup.

In the hills above Lamadeleine-Val-des-Anges, starting from one of the smallest and most picturesque villages in the Belfort area, you will climb the Baerenkopf to the legendary refuge of the same name. The route is marked with a Blue Ring.

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.

Starting from the secluded Entzenbach Farm Inn (612 m), this circular route takes you to another, very discreet farm inn in the Doller Valley, the Bruckenwald (750 m). Then, after a long climb to the Baerenkopf (1,074 m), at the summit of which stands one of the oldest mountain huts in the Vosges, the trail leads you to a third farmhouse inn, the Lochberg (910 m), before returning to your starting point.

Starting from the centre of Sickert, a beautiful hike offering views of the Virgin of Alsace overlooking the Doller Valley, then ascending the Sickertbach valley, passing the Sickertbach Shelter and the pass of the same name, and returning via the foot of the Falkenstein to the Col de Luttersberg to enjoy the magnificent view from the Rocher de la Croix. Descent towards Sickert via the charming Chapel of the Owls (Kutzakapalala).

Enjoy the beautiful view from the Schlumpf trail. The Grand Ballon and the Ballon d’Alsace will be visible among the other surrounding peaks overlooking the Masevaux valley floor. Make the most of this route to stop at the Ferme-Auberge du Lochberg for a bite to eat or enjoy a packed lunch at the Graber Breitenstein shelter.

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.

Short walk in Niederbruck to the Entzenbach farmhouse inn, nestled in a peaceful spot at the bottom of the valley.

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!

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.

From Lachtelweiher (in the municipality of Kirchberg), a pleasant circular route follows the Doller valley, passing over the peaks of Baerenkopf and Sudel in the Southern Vosges and through the farmhouse inns at Lochberg and Bruckenwald. This circular route also has historical interest as it follows, for a long stretch along the ridge, theGR®5, which runs along the former border between France and Germany from 1871 until the First World War.

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.

This route will reveal its many facets: architecture, landscape and geology will unfold before you as you walk. The route is situated 10 km north-east of Belfort. It is easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83) It is signposted with a Blue Disc.