View of the Valley – View of Lake Schiessrothried loop from Hohneck

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View of the Valley – View of Lake Schiessrothried loop from Hohneck

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View of the Valley – View of Lake Schiessrothried loop from Hohneck

02:49

8.18km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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825 m

View of the Valley

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Just enjoy the beautiful views.

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1.38 km

View of Lake Schiessrothried

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If you love alpine tours, the circular route in the Vosges is the right place for you. Up to the Hohneck summit you roam through forests with moss-covered trees. These …

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1.51 km

View of Lac du Schiessrothried

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If you arrive after four to five kilometers on the mountain and enjoy the view of both France and the direction of the Rhine and Black Forest, this is just wonderful in fine weather.

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1.77 km

View of Schiessrothried lake

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The trails in the Vosges are awesome.

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2.01 km

Schaefferthal Pass

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When you arrive here after the arduous climb from Frankenthal, you are greeted not only by a wonderful view but also by a very pleasant breeze that quickly makes you forget the hardships.

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4.59 km

Schiessroth Summit

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Be sure to visit the Ferme Auberge!

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5.46 km

View of the Valley

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Breathtaking view into the valley, provided the following crowd of hikers allows you the time.. you'll rarely be alone here.

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6.87 km

Col du Falimont

Mountain Pass

7.73 km

Wormspel Combe

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If the Hohneck is one of the most famous peaks in the Vosges Mountains, it's certainly thanks to the superb scenery of the Wormspel valley, which lies just a short …

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

2.76 km

669 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

1.61 km

1.37 km

998 m

295 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (1,110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

18°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2026,Gaschney - Hohneck Vorwanderung

Pre-hike for the SV on
August 2nd. Pleasant ascent, with moderate gradient on the north side, on shady paths. Beautiful high-herb flora with Alpine milk-vetch, Alpine avens and lots of fern. In between, loosened slopes with Arnica, yellow gentian and wood hyacinth. The rocks accompany the whole way and also the path. In the second part, lots of sun with …

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August 2, 2026,SV Wanderung: Gaschney-Schallern-Hohneck

Every start of the holidays there is a special hike by the SV. Claudia and I prepared this beautiful tour.
With 30 participants, we drove in carpools to our destination, Gaschney, in the High Vosges. The large car park offers some catering and shady spots with a fountain, near the children's playground. An interesting path leads from the ski station …

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July 9, 2024,Hohneck – Blick auf den Schiessrothried-See Runde von Hinter-Luttenbach

Wonderful circular route, partly in the shady forest. Magnificent views of the Martinswand and the rocky terrain of the gorge. The pleasant high wind made the heat bearable. The blooming yellow gentian in the meadows and the blue alpine lettuce
in the open forest areas are a feast for the eyes.
On the way to the Col du Falimont we …

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