The 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.

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This list is not exhaustive and will be updated over the coming months

Tétras 1139 • Col de la Schlucht Pass

From La Schlucht to Le Hohneck

3 route options, accessible in winter:

  • Schlucht / Les Trois Fours (round trip): 1h / 4 km / +125 m
  • Schlucht / Le Hohneck (round trip): 2h30 / 7.7 km / +250 m
  • Schlucht / Le Hohneck / Le Collet: 3h / 9 km / +350 m

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Sentier 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 m
  • Schlucht • Frankenthal • Col du Falimont • Trois Fours • Schlucht : 4h / 500m
  • Schlucht • Frankenthal • Schaeferthal • Col du Falimont • Trois Fours • Schlucht : 5h / 600m

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The 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 m
  • Schlucht • Spitzenfels Lookout • Hirschsteine Lookout • Crest (GR5) • Schlucht: 2h / +300 m
  • Schlucht • Spitzenfels Lookout • Hirschsteine Lookout • Missheimlé • Schupferen • Crest (GR5) • Schlucht: 4h / +400 m

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The ‘Col de la Schlucht’ Walk

  • Tour of La Schlucht: 45 min / 500 m • +20 m

  • Schlucht / ‘Petite Fecht’ Lookout Point: 1h15 • 1 km • +80 m

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Maison du Ballon d’Alsace

The Summit Discovery Trail

Duration: 1h to 1h30 • Distance: 3 – 4 km

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Espace nature culture • Château Lambert

Le sentier des écoliers (the Schoolchildren’s Trail)

Duration: 2h30 • Distance: 7 km

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