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Wissbach (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Thur walks
The Grand Ballon from the Étang de la Griedelmatt
Visorando Member 
23.79 km
+1,148 m
-1,140 m
9h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Willer-sur-Thur (Haut-Rhin)
The Grand Ballon is the highest peak in the Vosges. Most people reach the Grand Ballon by road. This peak is also accessible on foot from Florival or from Markstein. This route involves ascending from the Étang de la Griedelmatt. It is a route best suited to fit and active walkers, as it involves climbing over 1,000 metres in elevation. The ascent takes place through woodland for 85% of the route. Only the final few kilometres are exposed. From its height of 1,424 metres, the Grand Ballon offers a splendid view that stretches as far as the Alps on a clear day. The descent takes place in two stages: the first part alternates between woodland and meadows down to the pretty village of Goldbach. The rest of the route, and the end of the hike, is entirely through the forest.
Walks near Wissbach (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Thur
On the ridges: Grand Ballon – Markstein – Petit Ballon
Visorando Member 
21.63 km
+643 m
-921 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Murbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy route, gently undulating across the highest peaks of the Vosges, through stubble fields and forests. Magnificent views over the surrounding valleys.
Ascent to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (Guebwiller) via the lake
Visorando Member 
9.30 km
+887 m
-12 m
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
A challenging climb to the Grand Ballon from Sengern (past Guebwiller). The route passes by the beautiful Lac du Ballon and the Gustiberg farmhouse inn, both of which offer very pleasant places to stop for a break.
Petit Ballon - Sengern
Visorando Member 
9.52 km
+184 m
-795 m
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Luttenbach-près-Munster (Haut-Rhin)
The route begins in alpine pastureland, then passes through very shady forests.
Schiessrothried Lake - Charlemagne car park
Visorando Member 
8.18 km
+717 m
-426 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
From Schiessrothried, tour of Petit Hohneck, Dagobert's cave, Frankenthal and Col de Falimont.
This route is not accessible in winter. The route is closed between (3), (4), (5) and (6) from 1 November to 30 April 2022 (Prefectural Order of 18 May 2022).
From Lac de Blanchemer to Lac de Longemer
Visorando Member 
10.39 km
+225 m
-467 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Second stage of this hike with bivouac. This time, Lac Lalande, Lac de Retournemer, Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade de Retournemer will be on your route, allowing you to discover magnificent colours.
Charlemagne car park - Schiessrothried Lake
Visorando Member 
9.40 km
+222 m
-513 m
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
day1: hike around Hohneck, snowfield route and descent to Schiessrothried Lake.
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
Visorando Member 
26.67 km
+987 m
-779 m
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).
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
Visorando Member 
17.75 km
+908 m
-661 m
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
The first stage of a two-day bivouac hike with an overnight stay at Lac de Blanchemer, passing by Lac du Lispach, which is reminiscent of a Canadian landscape, and the Machais peat bog.
Difficulty and beautiful views sum up this first stage.