Roche des Vieux Chevaux – Lake Lispach loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

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Roche des Vieux Chevaux – Lake Lispach loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

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Roche des Vieux Chevaux – Lake Lispach loop from Xonrupt-Longemer

03:56

11.9km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.52 km for 500 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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533 m

Lake Longemer

Highlight • Lake

Best swimming in the Vosges! Parking, sunbathing area, public toilets, beach volleyball court - all for free. And clean. Fantastically located reservoir with the best water quality.

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3.79 km

Roche des Vieux Chevaux

Highlight • Summit

At the place called La Roche des Vieux Chevaux, there is this viewpoint with a magnificent plunging view over the lake of Longemer.

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5.52 km

There it is beautiful

Highlight • Other

5.55 km

Lake Lispach

Highlight • Lake

A stunningly beautiful lake surrounded by hills. Running around this lake, you'll discover nature in all its serenity.

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5.75 km

Wooden Boardwalk Around Lac de Lispach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Trail is well laid out with raised paths were the path becomes boggy.

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6.12 km

Lispach Lake

Highlight • Forest

Barrage of the Lac de Lispach. Nice architecture.
The barrage is accessible and part of the circular route. Here you also have a great view of the Lac.

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8.95 km

Lake Longemer

Highlight • Lake

Lake Longemer, along with Lake Gerardmer and Lake Retournemer, forms the Valley of Lakes. It is fed by the Vologne River, which still supplies fresh water to the valley, although it is quite cold.

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