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Reptile Rock – Giants' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

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Reptile Rock – Giants' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

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Reptile Rock – Giants' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

02:43

8.15km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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3.59 km

Kutzig Buech Shelter

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A rest area with a hut and several benches in the hut and in front of it on the ridge of the Taennchel massif. You will look in vain for …

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3.67 km

Ramelfels Rock

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If you want to have the best view here, you have to dare to cross a rock gap that is almost 1/2 meter wide.

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4.03 km

Ring Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The only rock with a climbing aid. There is no view, only two large rings.

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4.09 km

Three Little Tables Rock

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Interesting rock formation that looks like 3 tables next to each other.

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4.63 km

Excellent vantage point over the Vosges.
In the middle of the Rocher des Reptiles there are two large, individual rocks that, depending on the direction you look at them, look like a reptile, or at least the head of one.

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5.24 km

Giants' Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rocher des Géants is an exposed rock slab with countless bowls that were filled with rainwater when we visited. Long ago, the bowls could have been used for various medicinal purposes, for preparing herbal extracts, intoxicating and healing potions.

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5.29 km

Shoemakers' Rock

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Here is the striking, towering Schusterfels. It is the guardian that marks the beginning of the sacred precinct and is shaped like a hammer.

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6.20 km

Losbrunnen

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A fountain right on the way. Our poodle was very happy.

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8.15 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.47 km

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.43 km

826 m

361 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

16°C

12 %

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Reptile Rock – Giants' Rock loop from Thannenkirch

Kutzig Buech Shelter

Ramelfels Rock

Ring Rock

Three Little Tables Rock

Reptile Rock

Giants' Rock

Shoemakers' Rock

Losbrunnen

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