Around the Welcome Centres Menu Heritage and ToursSceneries and MenHistory of MenGeology and ClimateLandscapesHautes-VosgesThe “Plateau des Mille Etangs”Fougerolles and Val d’Ajol ValleysBallons of Franche-ComtéVosgian ValleysHaut-Rhin ValleysWine-growing FoothillsNatural HeritageForestsOrchardsHigh StubbleLakes, Ponds, PeatlandsRavines, Cliffs and Scree SlopesCalcareous GrasslandsLocal Products and CraftsmanshipThe Park Certification LabelDrink ProducersThe Granite IndustryThe Wood IndustryMeat ProducersMedicinal and Aromatic PlantsMineral and Natural Spring WatersFruit and VegetablesProductsFougerolles Orchards and KirschFish FarmingVosgian Cattle BreedCheesesSmall Fruit, Aromatic and Medicinal PlantsAlsatian WineSmoked Meats and AndouillesFarmhouse-InnsFarm ShopsCraftsmanshipTextileGraniteLava SandstoneWood industryFarm MarketsCultural HeritageThermal HeritageIndustrial HeritageFarmsCountry of Art and HistoryReligious HeritageIntangible Cutural HeritageHeritage and MemoryCastlesThematic Roads and TracksTourist RoutesTreetop Adventure ParkBarefoot TrailsEnvironment Awareness StructuresParks and Botanical GardensMuseums and Heritage SitesThermal BathsVenues for Shows, Exhibitions and FestivalsAt the Park DoorsColmarRemiremontBelfortLureMulhouseLuxeuil-les-BainsSaint-Dié-des-VosgesNature activitiesHiking in the parkGuided Summer Walks Around Welcome CentresSelf-Guided WalksAround the Welcome CentresAlong the Crest RoadThematic WalksLong-Distance HikingLong-Distance Trails (GR Routes)Where to Stay?PartnersPreparing for Your HikeQuiétude attitudeHiking & accessibilityTrail marking & signageIGN mapsPartnersSummer activitiesGroundSylvotherapyNordic WalkingTrail RunningMountain Biking and Cyclo-TourismEquine ActivitiesClimbingAerialHang GlidingAeromodelismWaterFishingWater SportsWinter activitiesQuietude attitude programmeWinter hikingMountain Resorts and Winter ActivitiesNature staysCamping in Nature‘Valeurs Parc’ certified Furnished Accommodation and GuesthousesHotels and restaurantsThe diverse landscapes of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park offer a perfect setting for a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, climbing, water sports, and winter sports. The Park actively encourages these activities, ensuring they are enjoyed responsibly and with respect for the fragile wildlife and ecosystems. Let’s embrace the Quietude Attitude!Numerous walks are available around our welcome centres, offering the perfect opportunity to explore the Park and its rich natural and scenic heritage. Whether you are hiking, enjoying outdoor activities, or observing local wildlife and flora, please stay on the signposted trails maintained by the Club Vosgien. Dogs must be kept on a lead.> More information Tétras 1139 • Col de la Schlucht Pass • Maison du Ballon d’Alsace The Summit Discovery Trail • Espace nature culture • Château Lambert ‘Le sentier des écoliers’ (the Schoolchildren’s Trail) This list is not exhaustive and will be updated over the coming monthsTétras 1139 • Col de la Schlucht PassFrom La Schlucht to Le Hohneck 3 route options, accessible in winter:Schlucht / Les Trois Fours (round trip): 1h / 4 km / +125 mSchlucht / Le Hohneck (round trip): 2h30 / 7.7 km / +250 mSchlucht / Le Hohneck / Le Collet: 3h / 9 km / +350 m> Download the leafletSentier des Roches (3 route options) Closed by prefectural decree from November to May. Starting point: At the end of the terrace of the ‘Le Chalet’ brasserie.Schlucht • Krappenfels • Trois Fours: 3h / +450 mSchlucht • Frankenthal • Col du Falimont • Trois Fours • Schlucht : 4h / 500mSchlucht • Frankenthal • Schaeferthal • Col du Falimont • Trois Fours • Schlucht : 5h / 600m> Download the leafletThe Lookout Points (3 route options) Closed by prefectural decree from November to May. Starting point: Staircase by the roadside (opposite Tétras 1139).Schlucht • Spitzenfels Lookout • Schlucht: 1h / +150 mSchlucht • Spitzenfels Lookout • Hirschsteine Lookout • Crest (GR5) • Schlucht: 2h / +300 mSchlucht • Spitzenfels Lookout • Hirschsteine Lookout • Missheimlé • Schupferen • Crest (GR5) • Schlucht: 4h / +400 m> Download the leafletThe ‘Col de la Schlucht’ WalkTour of La Schlucht: 45 min / 500 m • +20 mSchlucht / ‘Petite Fecht’ Lookout Point: 1h15 • 1 km • +80 m> Download the leaflet[Haut de page] Maison du Ballon d’AlsaceThe Summit Discovery Trail Duration: 1h to 1h30 • Distance: 3 – 4 km> More information[Haut de page] Espace nature culture • Château LambertLe sentier des écoliers (the Schoolchildren’s Trail) Duration: 2h30 • Distance: 7 km> More information[Haut de page]