The Hanging Cat – Salm Castle loop from Les Quelles

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The Hanging Cat – Salm Castle loop from Les Quelles

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The Hanging Cat – Salm Castle loop from Les Quelles

06:27

21.6km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Maxe

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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1.73 km

Château de Salm Trail

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Beautiful medieval path partially preserved with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains above the forest.

The trail of the Château de Salm is a small hike accessible to families, about 4 kilometers.

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3.25 km

Étang du Coucou

Lake

4.17 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Maxe

Nature Reserve

10.7 km

Sentier des Hautes Chaumes

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A beautiful path through two high moor areas.

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13.7 km

The Haute Loge shelter

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Very nice little refuge at the top of the stubble. Perfect for stopping for a picnic or sheltering from bad weather. It has a historic feel that blends seamlessly with …

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14.9 km

Sentier des Passeurs Memorial

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As a souvenir of a difficult period during which some people put themselves at the service of others.

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16.7 km

The Hanging Cat

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La Chatte Pendue culminates at 899 m, from where you can embrace a superb view of the Champ du feu massif, Climont and Donon. But the originality of the place …

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17.2 km

Protected Natural Area of the Chatte Pendue

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Delimitation of the protected natural area (protection of young seedlings, allow renewal) and protection of the heather rooster or capercaillie.

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18.8 km

Salm Castle

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Ruin of a rock castle from the 13th century, destroyed approximately in the 16th century
From the former keep you have a beautiful panoramic view, if the weather permits.

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19.1 km

Beautiful rock with a small cave

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This imposing rock is hollowed out at its base to offer potential shelter.

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21.6 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.89 km

4.45 km

262 m

Surfaces

8.51 km

5.59 km

4.66 km

2.57 km

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

October 1, 2025,Vogesen - Wundervolle Pfade um Salm🌾🍂🍄

A wonderful autumn day in the Vosges 🍂🌾☀️.
At first, I wasn't really enjoying the hike; it was chilly in the fog, and we barely had a view. The only colorful spots were the countless toadstools. Then the clouds finally parted, and we were able to enjoy the view.
Many beautiful trails, miles long through heathland, through dreamy forests, over …

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October 2, 2025,Étang du Coucou - La Chatte Pendue

From an idyllic cirque lake, the route begins on a beautiful mountain trail, passing a raised bog, always uphill. Great paths lead to the first rocky plateau with a beautiful view.
Continuing over two peaks and a beautiful heather plateau, the route continues on consistently great trails with a beautiful view to the east to La Chatte Pendue, offering fantastic …

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