Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

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Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

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Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

02:29

16.6km

740m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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1.07 km

Lake Sewen

Highlight • Lake

Pretty little lake nestled in the valley. Easily accessible even with children.

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2.61 km

Small and Large Seebach Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A spot that's not very well known, but nice to discover, especially when you continue on the path (see photo). In autumn, the scenery is worthy of The Lord of the Rings.

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3.98 km

View of Lake Alfeld and its dam

Highlight • Other

4.05 km

Schahling Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A very 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 pan.
The stove …

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4.59 km

Ruin of the Wasserfall farm 1926

Highlight • Other

5.11 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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6.41 km

Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

7.36 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Summit

If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" …

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13.2 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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