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White Lake – Lac du Forlet loop from Col du Wettstein

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White Lake – Lac du Forlet loop from Col du Wettstein

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White Lake – Lac du Forlet loop from Col du Wettstein

05:01

14.6km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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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 3.41 km for 444 m

After 5.87 km for 681 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.31 km

Hans Rock

Highlight • Summit

Challenging climb, sure-footedness required. Well secured on steep sections. Absolutely recommended, you will be rewarded with a great view of Lac Blanc.

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6.51 km

View of Rocher Hans and Lac Blanc

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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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6.51 km

White Lake

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It's ideal for parking your car and climbing the mountains from there. From the top, you'll enjoy a beautiful view of this beautiful lake.
Unfortunately, swimming in the lake is not permitted.

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6.77 km

Lac Blanc

Highlight • Lake

Due to a car breakdown I had to “emergency park” here. The destination was the Col de la Schlucht. Since I had to wait a long time for the towing …

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7.37 km

Tanet–Gazon du Faing Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The Faing lawn is a magnificent site due to the 360-degree view over the Vosges and its intact peat bogs on the ridges. It overlooks several lakes and at altitude …

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9.82 km

Bridge

Highlight • Other

Very nice

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10.4 km

Lac du Forlet

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful lake with rest benches, surrounded by steep mountains. When we passed, families were having a picnic with their fishing rod cast out in various places. But the Ferme …

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10.8 km

Lake Forlet

Highlight • Lake

Here is a very pretty view of Lac du Forlet.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.15 km

5.05 km

2.94 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

2.63 km

2.24 km

1.81 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

26°C

12°C

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White Lake – Lac du Forlet loop from Col du Wettstein

Hans Rock

View of Rocher Hans and Lac Blanc

White Lake

Lac Blanc

Tanet–Gazon du Faing Nature Reserve

Bridge

Lac du Forlet

Lake Forlet

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