Nonselkopf – Oberlauchen Pass loop from Col du Platzerwasel

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Nonselkopf – Oberlauchen Pass loop from Col du Platzerwasel

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Nonselkopf – Oberlauchen Pass loop from Col du Platzerwasel

04:40

16.0km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.3 km for 146 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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930 m

Nonselkopf

Highlight • Summit

Great view into the distance.

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1.50 km

Lauchenkopf

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The leek head is with 1314 meters height the seventh-highest mountain of the Vosges. And you just climbed it, yeah! Now it goes downhill;)

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2.91 km

Oberlauchen Pass

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Linking the Route des Crêtes to the ridge leading to the Petit Ballon, this pass and its meadow offer appreciable calm, a little below the most emblematic peaks of the …

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3.42 km

View of the Rhine Valley and Le Markstein

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10.3 km

Meadow Path in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Wonderful meadow paths lead through the beautiful landscape of the Vosges and offer fantastic views.

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12.1 km

Hahnenbrunnen Refuge

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The Hahnenbrunnen volunteer shelter is open every day during the months of July and August, and on request the rest of the year (please fill in the contact form available …

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14.9 km

Uff Rain Farmhouse Inn

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Great view, good food, but very crowded and hectic operation at lunchtime, numerous Tagesgaeste because of parking / proximity to the Route de cretes

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.36 km

5.15 km

1.67 km

563 m

214 m

Surfaces

7.46 km

6.53 km

1.31 km

499 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

10°C

2°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2024,Boucle Markstein Col d'Oberlauchen – Uff Rain, Ferme Auberge / Sondernach - Markstein

Exceptional hike in Autumn! Incredible colors and lights. Even better if the valley is under the clouds to enjoy a beautiful panorama. A very varied and enchanting route. Apart from a slightly steep climb of 200m, the rest is very easy and accessible to all. Mandatory stop for lunch at the Uff Rain inn halfway. Book on the terrace!

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