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Great East
Épinal
Saint-Maurice-Sur-Moselle

Lake Alfeld – Valley view loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

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France
Great East
Épinal
Saint-Maurice-Sur-Moselle

Lake Alfeld – Valley view loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

Moderate

4.8

(64)

271

hikers

Lake Alfeld – Valley view loop from Col du Ballon d'Alsace

04:05

11.7km

620m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

80 m

Deminers' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This monument called the Projected Man pays tribute to all the deminers who died for France during the Second World War. More than 600 men sacrificed themselves to detect and disarm the mines laid by the Germans.

This sculpture, awarded at the Brussels Biennial, is the work of the architect Deschler and the sculptor Rivière.

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2

6.20 km

Lake Alfeld

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam lake. Although swimming is prohibited in the summer, in good weather the riparian area is very crowded and many people bathe in the lake or jump into the lake from the dam.

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6.72 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

7.04 km

Shelter

Highlight • Other

5

7.07 km

Schahling Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful cabin with character and a splendid view. Inside, two wood saws are available at the time of writing. There is also a brush and shovel.
The stove works well. A little smoke when lighting, but its insulation seems effective. The wooden front door can be closed with a small latch. There are two windows.
There are three tables and benches anchored to the ground.
Next to the entrance and under the porch, there is a table with benches.
There is also a space in front of the cabin for a fire, with a few benches. Barbecue grills are available inside the cabin.
It's not easy to sleep when there are several of you, as the tables and benches can't be moved. You can try sleeping on or under a table. It's doable; we've done it!
If you use wood to make a fire, remember to cut some for the next ones. Please don't cut down living trees; there's always dead wood around. It's quick and always a pleasure!

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6

8.13 km

Super difficult hike but the nature is amazing.

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7

8.13 km

View of Lac d'Alfred

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

8.14 km

Valley view

Highlight • Forest

A stunning view down the valley, here you can sit quietly on the rocks and let the view to work

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9

9.09 km

Tête Ronde (Rundkopf)

Highlight • Summit

The round head, whose panel still indicates the old German name Rundkopf, culminates at 1,117 meters above sea level. On the small lawn at the top you find the possibility of resting with a table and two benches. From there, the view of the Ballon d'Alsace is splendid.

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9.70 km

Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

B

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

1.79 km

1.78 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

2.46 km

1.62 km

913 m

198 m

158 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Friday 10 July

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18°C

4 %

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