Forest Waterfall – Lake Fischboedle loop from Hohneck

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Forest Waterfall – Lake Fischboedle loop from Hohneck

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Forest Waterfall – Lake Fischboedle loop from Hohneck

07:18

20.6km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 12.9 km for 452 m

After 18.3 km for 597 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.40 km

Altenweiher

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Accessible on a narrow, beautiful path - the Altenweiher reservoir

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12.7 km

View of the Hohneck

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Very nice view of the mountains

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13.0 km

Wormsa Waterfall

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The Cascade de la Wormsa is a captivating waterfall nestled in the heart of the Vosges Mountains. The trail passes through dense forest and as you approach the falls, the …

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13.8 km

Forest Waterfall

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Super great alpine section 🤩.

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13.9 km

Lot of waterfalls with bridges

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Especially after rain, this is truly worth it. The thunder of the falling water, with torrents on all sides, always with a bridge over it. The path down is very …

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14.8 km

Lake Fischboedle

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Small reservoir that is romantically situated between steep mountain slopes. A roofed pavilion right by the lake invites you to enjoy a leisurely snack.

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15.9 km

Formerly a raised bog, it became a mountain lake through the construction of a small dam.

The lake can also be seen from above (ascent to) the Hohneck.

See: elsass-netz.de/165/Seen-Fluesse-WasserStrassen-Kanaele/Lac-du-Schiessrothried.html

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

5.99 km

5.72 km

2.27 km

110 m

Surfaces

8.82 km

8.38 km

2.50 km

569 m

313 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

October 4, 2024,Mittlach - Steinabruck -Spitzkoepfe - Rainkopf

One thing in advance: The descent from the Rainkopf on this route is dangerous and only advisable for experienced hikers on steep terrain. It is easier to walk back up the short climb.

The tour from the Rother hiking guide "Vosges" is extraordinary in every respect. It was almost exclusively on narrow serpentines, which require full attention right up to …

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