Top 9 Lakes around Saulxures-Sur-Moselotte

For families, Lac de la Moselotte is an excellent choice. It's a central leisure hub with a supervised swimming area and sandy beach during summer. You can enjoy pedal boating, canoeing, fishing, archery, and mountain biking. It also has amenities like bike rentals, a snack bar, and picnic tables. Crow Lake also offers an easy circular walk suitable for families, and Étang de Devant Mérel and Étang de la Peau are also noted as family-friendly.

Many lakes in the region provide great hiking. Around Crow Lake, you can find excellent hiking trails, including a longer 1.5-hour hike to Roche du Lac for stunning views. Lac de Gérardmer is surrounded by forests with a 5 to 6-kilometer trail around the lake itself. Lac de Blanchemer also offers surrounding hiking opportunities, with a path around the lake that takes 30-40 minutes.

Yes, Lac de la Moselotte has a supervised swimming area and a sandy beach during July and August (access is paid during these months). Lac de Gérardmer also features supervised beaches in the summer. Swimming is allowed at your own risk in Lac des Corbeaux, as it is unsupervised.

The lakes around Saulxures-sur-Moselotte are set within the Vosges mountains, offering diverse natural landscapes. You'll find glacial lakes like Lac de Gérardmer, Crow Lake, Lac de Blanchemer, Lac de Longemer, and Lac de Retournemer, often surrounded by dense fir forests. Séchemer Pond is a peaceful forest reflecting pool and nature preserve. Lac de Blanchemer is also known for its floating peat bog.

The summer months (July and August) are ideal for water activities, with supervised swimming available at Lac de la Moselotte and Lac de Gérardmer. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures for hiking and enjoying the changing foliage. Winter can be beautiful for snowshoeing, especially around lakes like Séchemer Pond, though access roads to some lakes like Lac de Blanchemer and the path to Roche du Lac may be closed or challenging in winter.

Yes, fishing is a popular activity. Lac de la Moselotte allows flyfishing from September to June and traditional fishing in July/August. Lac de Gérardmer is home to pike, carp, roach, and trout. Lac des Corbeaux and Lac de Blanchemer are also popular spots for anglers, with Lac de Blanchemer known for trout, perch, tench, roach, and carp.

Lac de Gérardmer offers a wide range of water sports, including pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, rowing, and sailing. Lac de la Moselotte provides pedal boating and canoeing. Scuba diving is also popular at Lac des Corbeaux.

For panoramic views, head to Roche du Lac near Crow Lake, where you can see as far as the Hohneck. The Mérelle observatory offers breathtaking views of Lac de Gérardmer. Étang de Devant Mérel also provides a nice view.

Beyond hiking, you can enjoy mountain biking on trails starting from Lac de la Moselotte, which is part of a 23-hectare leisure center. The region also offers gravel biking and various MTB trails. For more detailed routes, explore the Mountain Hikes, Gravel Biking, and MTB Trails guides around Saulxures-sur-Moselotte.

Dogs are generally not permitted in the supervised swimming area of Lac de la Moselotte during July and August. For other lakes, it's best to check local signage or specific regulations, as rules can vary, especially regarding swimming or protected areas.

Yes, Lac de la Moselotte has a snack bar and a brasserie. A chalet by Crow Lake offers refreshments, and Lac de Blanchemer also has a chalet. The vibrant town of Gérardmer, near Lac de Gérardmer, provides numerous dining options.

Lac de Gérardmer, often called the 'Pearl of the Vosges,' is the largest natural lake in the Vosges Massif. Its expansive size (115.5 hectares) and surrounding forests offer breathtaking mountain views. It's a year-round tourist attraction with diverse water sports, supervised beaches, and a vibrant town nearby, making it a comprehensive destination for both nature and culture.

Yes, parking is generally available. Lac de la Moselotte has dedicated parking. For Crow Lake, parking is available by road, though sometimes you need to park at the end of the village at a dedicated parking area, especially during peak seasons.