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Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sewen

Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

Moderate

4.8

(67)

273

hikers

Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

04:00

11.4km

630m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

873 m

Lake Alfeld

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam lake. Although swimming is prohibited in the summer, in good weather the riparian area is very crowded and many people bathe in the lake or jump into the lake from the dam.

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2

1.20 km

Rundkopf Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Impressive waterfall. But it's not always there.

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3

1.84 km

Shelter

Highlight • Other

4

1.87 km

Schahling Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful cabin with character and a splendid view. Inside, two wood saws are available at the time of writing. There is also a brush and shovel.
The stove works well. A little smoke when lighting, but its insulation seems effective. The wooden front door can be closed with a small latch. There are two windows.
There are three tables and benches anchored to the ground.
Next to the entrance and under the porch, there is a table with benches.
There is also a space in front of the cabin for a fire, with a few benches. Barbecue grills are available inside the cabin.
It's not easy to sleep when there are several of you, as the tables and benches can't be moved. You can try sleeping on or under a table. It's doable; we've done it!
If you use wood to make a fire, remember to cut some for the next ones. Please don't cut down living trees; there's always dead wood around. It's quick and always a pleasure!

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5

2.93 km

Super difficult hike but the nature is amazing.

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6

2.93 km

View of Lac d'Alfred

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

2.94 km

Valley view

Highlight • Forest

A stunning view down the valley, here you can sit quietly on the rocks and let the view to work

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4.26 km

Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

9

5.22 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Summit

If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" is also not very difficult, so you should avoid coming at the weekend, as it is then very crowded.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

1.78 km

1.52 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

2.34 km

913 m

603 m

185 m

116 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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