Around the Lac de Kruth — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Hiking trails & Routes

Around the Lac de Kruth — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Around the Lac de Kruth — loop in the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

02:09

7.13km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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368 m

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

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Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is located in the heart of the Vosges Mountains and offers many activities: swimming, canoeing, climbing and even diving!

This artificial lake, intended to protect the valley from …

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4.14 km

Sentier Michel Waterfall

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Small waterfall with a metal bridge at Sentier Michel.

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5.56 km

Kruth Dam

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Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is a picturesque mountain lake in the Vosges, surrounded by forests and mountains. It offers activities like swimming, fishing, hiking and biking. There is a bike path that …

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6.16 km

Viewpoint and rest area at Lac de Kruth‑Wildenstein

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It is even nicer to hike up the waterfall. In the right season you can find z. B. plenty of toadstools ;-)

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7.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.59 km

865 m

411 m

276 m

239 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

1.25 km

1.13 km

865 m

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

6°C

2°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 28, 2023,Rund um den Lac de Kruth/Wildenstein

Beautiful and very varied tour. With a lot of water to look at, luckily only occasional water from above and more often water under your feet. Every now and then it was really impossible to tell whether we were on the hiking trail or in a stream bed. The advantage is that Emma, who is afraid of water, is slowly …

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May 11, 2025,Lac du Kruth -Wildenstein

I accidentally didn't track the beginning of the hike.

A super varied tour.

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June 6, 2024,Kruth-See,Schlossberg und Wasserfälle

The Kruthlac is a large recreational area with many opportunities for hiking. We chose the Schlossberg and the hiking trail at the Wolfsfels with the various cascades.

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