Pierre Percée lake - Discover the battles sites of the First World War
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the man-made lake that feeds the cooling system at Cattenom nuclear power station and the First World War battle sites around Celles-sur-Plaine.
Grand soldat: Col du Brechpunkt - Rocher du Hohwalsch circular
Departure from Walscheid (Moselle)
Nice walk into the woodlands with a viewpoint over the Rocher du Hohwalsch. The viewpoint at the rocher du Hohwalschplatz gives you a nice view of the surroundings, even until the lake of Gondrexange.
Chaume des Veaux from Kreuzweg pass
Departure from Bas-Rhin
Beautiful snowshoe trek beneath the Champ du Feu from the Col du Kreuzweg. Pass through the Pelage site, a paragliding centre offering a superb view, then through the Chaume des Beaux, a beautiful open space in which to enjoy the sun.
Some "off-track" sections for the sake of fun in the snow but with the option to stay on the marked trails for those who want it.
Jussarupt village and along la Vologne river
Departure from Jussarupt (Vosges)
Nice walk into the fields of Jussarupt, its fields and along La Vologne river.
Tour around Blanc and Noir lakes
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
A pretty walk, alternating between rises and descents following sinuous winds and paths over ridges with magnificent views. ‘’The’’ meeting place for local chamois.
Saverne. From Haut-Barr castle to Brotsch cave
Departure from Haegen (Bas-Rhin)
Forest hike with some stunning view points over the foothills of the Vosges. Visit the ruins of three castles: Haut-Barr, the large and small Geroldseck and the Brotsch tower (built in 1897 honouring the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Vosges Club in Saverne), and the cave.
Stroll to the three castles of Ribeauvillé
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
It's a nice walk that visits the three castles of Ribeauvillé at a slightly different angle from the traditional walk.
Castles and Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Dusenabch, Ribeauvillé
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
While the heritage of Ribeauvillé's old town is remarkable, this circular walk has a few bumps and slopes in the hills above the village. It is well worth the detour, with its three castles and the monastery of Notre-Dame de Dusenbach.
From Ribeauvillé to Dusenbach Monastery through the woods
Departure from Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin) (Haut-Rhin)
This short walk takes you up to the Dusenbach, avoiding the dangerous road to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. From the Dusenbach, you can climb up to the Taennchel or the castles.
Lake Noir from Pairis
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
An uphill section towards Lake Noir on the slope of Orbey.
The Pearls of Vologne
Departure from Xonrupt-Longemer (Vosges)
“Les Perles de Vologne” is a wonderful site on the shaded bank of the Vologne.
You will pass on Pont des Fées and the Marie-Louise islands, before climbing along the torrent in the Roitelets Gorge, to reach the Roche des Bruyères from where you can admire the town of Gerardmer and its lake. Then, at the Gilet Fountain, located in the forest, you can refresh your hands.
Take a break at the Belbriette Pond before descending to Longemer Lake and the Saint Florent chapel.
Lakes and pastures
Departure from Soultzeren (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike that takes you up to the “Gazons”, the famous pastures of the Hautes Vosges, and along the steep slopes overlooking the magnificent cirques where the lakes of Lac Vert and Lac du Forlet lie. All of this is situated at an altitude and in landscapes that are reminiscent of the Alps.
From Wettstein Pass to the Lac des Truites
Departure from Orbey (Haut-Rhin)
This short hike on trails marked by the Club Vosgien has in the first instance views of the valley of Munster, and also a view of the peaks of the Vosges. The many picnic opportunities around the Lac des Truites or Lac Forlet lakes, the trout spotting opportunities, as well the welcoming farmhouse make for an enjoyable outing.