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Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Niederaspach

Michelbach Dam – Michelbach Dam loop from Aspach-le-Bas

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Niederaspach

Michelbach Dam – Michelbach Dam loop from Aspach-le-Bas

Hard

2

hikers

Michelbach Dam – Michelbach Dam loop from Aspach-le-Bas

05:15

19.5km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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2.98 km

Lake Michelbach

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The Michelbach watershed is a nesting ground for waterfowl and waders. As with many artificial reservoirs, the dam has diversified the natural habitat.

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2

3.04 km

Michelbach Dam

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Description

The Michelbach dam is an artificial dam built from 1979 and put into service in October 1982, located for 3/4 of its length on the edge of the commune …

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3.78 km

Michelbach Dam

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Dam of the Michelbach dam, belongs to the flow area of the Doller.
Nice view of the still distant Vosges mountains.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelbach_(Haut-Rhin)

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4.49 km

Lake Observatory

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An observation tower well worth taking a short break from your run to appreciate the view from the top.

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5.76 km

View of Lake Michelbach

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Tour of the lake with our friends, fondue halfway … exceptional!

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6.20 km

View of the lake

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7

6.57 km

Michelbach dam

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10.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

12.1 km

Maria Chapel on the Ridge

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First construction of a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin in 1716. The chapel was ransacked during the revolution, then restored in 1840.
Construction of a larger chapel in 1935, decorated with frescoes painted by Albin Heckmann (Soultz) in 1937.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.17 km

2.98 km

1.54 km

Surfaces

9.36 km

3.53 km

2.56 km

2.43 km

1.12 km

502 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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