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Stèle des Fusillés (Grandfontaine) walks
The Donon Forts
Visorando Member
7.09 mi
+853 ft
-830 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Grandfontaine (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A hike along the Donon fortified positions trail. From September 1914, the Vosges front stabilised on the ridges and the Donon became a defensive position of prime importance. In 1915, the Germans embarked on a colossal construction project.
Cascade de la Crache, Rocher and Dolmen de la Hazelle
7.32 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Grandfontaine (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
Set off to explore the Cascade de la Crache waterfall, the Rocher de la Hazelle rock with its view over the Plaine valley, and the Dolmen de la Hazelle dolmen above the village of Raon-sur-Plaine.
La Corbeille
11.93 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,670 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Moussey (Vosges) (Vosges)
From the Col de Prayé to the Lac de la Maix via La Corbeille, walk along the peaks to discover some interesting sights: cup-marked stones, remains from the First World War, views of Alsace and Donon.
16/09/2024: Starting point changed. The access road and car park at Lac de la Maix are inaccessible for an indefinite period.
Between the Col du Donon, Col du Prayé and Col du Hantz to Saint-Blaise-la-Roche
14.61 mi
+1,427 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Grandfontaine (Bas-Rhin) (Bas-Rhin)
A long hike that will take you from the Col du Donon to Saint-Blaise-la-Roche in the Schirmeck valley, via the Col du Prayé and the Col du Hantz. You’ll follow the old 1871 border between France and Germany along the ridges, which is still marked by several boundary stones. In August, the high moors are dotted with flowering heather, creating a beautiful pink hue that contrasts with the green of the fir trees, the blue of the sky and the white clouds.
Étoile I via La Corbeille to Raon-sur-Plaine
9.03 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,545 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Raon-sur-Plaine (Vosges)
Starting from Raon-sur-Plaine, this circular walk takes you to the Hazelle dolmen, the Croix Brignon, the First World War blockhouses on La Corbeille, and the Crache waterfall.
From the Magel to the Bruche via the Donon
38.07 mi
+3,993 ft
-4,016 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mollkirch (Bas-Rhin)
This circular walk takes you from the pastures of the Grendelbruch heights to Schirmeck and the Donon, returning via the Bruche valley. It takes in roads, forest roads, forest paths and cycle routes.
Walks near Stèle des Fusillés (Grandfontaine)
From Salm to the Tête du Coquin
10.34 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
This first stage is probably the hardest day of the route. Beautiful views, pleasant trails and few forest roads. A steep climb at the end of the day explains the "Difficult" rating.
Three days around the Val de Senones with bivouacs
33.33 mi
+5,928 ft
-5,945 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from La Broque (Bas-Rhin)
Three days of hiking and camping around the Val de Senones, passing by beautiful viewpoints. Campsites at the Tête du Coquin and the Haute Loge.
Urmatt – Schirmeck
Tourism professional
21.16 mi
+3,661 ft
-3,438 ft
12h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Urmatt (Bas-Rhin)
This eighth stage of the north-south crossing of the Vosges, as recounted by Passion Vosges, takes you on a journey of discovery to the Donon site and the Alsace-Moselle Memorial. The account of this hike is written by Romain Gascon and, like all the stages of the traverse, can be found in *Passion Vosges*, the hikers’ magazine published by *DNA* and *L’Alsace*.
Oberhaslach, Col des Pandours, Wangenbourg, Oberhaslach
16.30 mi
+2,451 ft
-2,431 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Still (Bas-Rhin)
A lovely circular route from Oberhaslach to Wangenbourg, passing through the Col des Pandours on the way out. Then on to Bergbieten by mountain bike before returning to Oberhaslach.Most of the route follows tracks suitable for vehicles. There are a few technical sections on fairly short single tracks.
Mountain biking in the Vosges, Day 4: Hohwald - Chatenois (Part 1)
7.84 mi
+840 ft
-1,558 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Hohwald (Bas-Rhin)
This route is the first part of thefourth stage of a seven-day tour of the Alsatian side of the Vosges mountains. Most of the route is on forest roads in good condition. The signage is excellent, consisting of signs with an orange or red mountain bike logo and the letters TMV (Traversée du Massif Vosgien).
Wangenbourg Engenthal - Urmatt
11.13 mi
+1,696 ft
-2,418 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Wangenbourg-Engenthal (Bas-Rhin)
From the ‘Little Switzerland’ of Alsace to the Bruche Valley, this seventh stage of the journey through the Vosges, presented by Passion Vosges magazine published by DNA and L’Alsace, takes you through the wild heights of the Schneeberg and introduces you to the castles and the Nideck Waterfall between Wangenbourg-Engenthal and Urmatt. A stage narrated by Romain Gascon. The entire route follows the Red Rectangle, unless otherwise stated.