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Réserve Naturelle de la tourbière de Machais walks
From the Étang de Machais to the Rainkopf via the Blanchemer and La Lande lakes
Visorando Member
9.36 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,627 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
Where the ridge splits in two, one towards the Grand Ballon and the other towards the Grand Ventron, the Rainkopf offers an exceptional 360° panorama. There are many points of interest along the route, including Lac de Blanchemer and its floating peat bog, Lac de La Lande and its dam, Chaume du Firsmiss, the beautiful Machais peat bog, the glacial cirques and their scree slopes, and views of the Vosges and Alsace peaks and the Fecht and Thur valleys.
Étang Machey, Lac de Blanchemer, Rainkopf and Rothenbachkopf
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.
Circuit of the 6 lakes around Hohneck
19.27 mi
+4,941 ft
-4,934 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Metzeral (Haut-Rhin)
A long hike around the third highest peak in the Vosges mountains and the highest in the Vosges department, following six lakes.
The route offers beautiful views and all types of terrain (paths, roads, trails, forest, clearings, alpine pastures, etc.).
This is a very difficult hike for experienced hikers only (length, duration and significant elevation gain).
Not to be attempted in winter; best done in late spring, summer or early autumn.
The Rainkopf via Lac de Blanchemer on snowshoes
8.24 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,614 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
This route is a little way from the La Bresse ski resorts. It is easy up to Lac de Blanchemer, but becomes more challenging as you approach Rainkopf. However, the exceptional panoramic view from the summit makes it well worth the effort.
Five Lakes Bivouac
17.56 mi
+3,717 ft
-3,701 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
Five lakes, two waterfalls, a peat bog and beautiful views to feast your eyes on.
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.
The Machais Moor and Lake Blanchemer from the Col de Bramont
9.06 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
A circular walk from the Col de Bramont taking us to the Machais Bog (a nature reserve with protected biotope) and Lac de Blanchemer, with floating bogs within an ancient glacial cirque.
The return route follows the Chemin du Grand Bougre, the Valsche and the Ronde Tête, where you can enjoy a beautiful俯瞰 view of the Machais Bog (as you cannot get close to it) and then of Lake Kruth-Wildenstein.
The walk takes place mainly in woodland and is ideal in hot weather.
From Lake Longemer to Lake Blanchemer
11.03 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,169 ft
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.
On the border with Alsace, a circular route on the heights of La Bresse
9.13 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,257 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Bresse (Vosges)
There are several possible starting points for this figure-of-eight circular route, which offers some beautiful views over the Thur Valley, Lake Kruth and the Route des Crêtes. There are very few tarmac roads and lovely little granite paths on this route, which is pleasant, shaded and challenging, winding through the Vosges forests with their varied tree species or across the high-altitude scree slopes.