Gazon du Faing – Black Lake loop from Lac Blanc

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Gazon du Faing – Black Lake loop from Lac Blanc

Hard

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Gazon du Faing – Black Lake loop from Lac Blanc

01:55

12.2km

550m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.12 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9 m

Calvary Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Vosges pass on the Vosges ridge road in nice surroundings.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_des_Cr%C3%AAtes_(Vogesen) and quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-calvaire

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3.03 km

Gazon du Faing

Highlight • Summit

Extending over five kilometres, this nature reserve forms a magnificent plateau of high stubble. Exposed to the winds between 1,200 and 1,300 meters above sea level, these moors do not …

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3.67 km

Gazon du Faing summit

Highlight • Summit

The Lawn of Faing is a granite summit of the Vosges mountains located on the ridge line between the Col du Bonhomme and the Col de la Schlucht.

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6.86 km

Black Lake

Highlight • Lake

You should be sure-footed for the small circuit around the lake.

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6.87 km

View of Lac Noir in the morning

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8.79 km

Belmont observatorium Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Lookout and rock formation in honor of a fallen man.

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9.08 km

View of Rocher Hans and Lac Blanc

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exciting and challenging part, absolutely recommendable.
Start the Rocher du Hans from the Lac Blanc car park or slightly below.
Something overcrowded in good weather who does not mind, is …

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11.0 km

The lake region is one of the most beautiful in the Vosges. It is enough to admire the photos of the Lac Blanc to notice it. Walking through the Hautes Chaumes and seeing the lakes looming below is simply magnificent.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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