Guided Hike to the Hohneck Glacial Cirques, Vosges

1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
From€20

Join your qualified guide for a hike to the glacial cirques of the Hohneck, the highest peak in the Vosges!

Join your qualified guide for a hike to the glacial cirques of the Hohneck, the highest peak in the Vosges!

With this 3-hour hike, accessible to all levels and physical conditions, discover the glacial cirques of the Hohneck! The Hohneck rises to an altitude of 1,200 metres and is one of the most famous peaks in the Vosges. A hike to the cirques glaciaires du Hohneck invites you to admire these impressive geological formations, the result of glacial erosion dating back to the first Ice Age. Among the best-known cirques are Cirque de Wormspel, Cirque de Frankenthal and Cirque du Forlet.

Starting from the Col de la Schlucht, you'll follow your guide up to the summit of the Hohneck. During this hike in the Vosges, you'll discover superb landscapes on panoramic trails in the heart of unspoilt nature.
Your professional guide will be with you every step of the way, guiding and advising you so that you can make the most of this guided hike to the cirques glaciaires du Hohneck and spend an unforgettable time in the Vosges!

What are you waiting for? Hike the cirques glaciaires du Hohneck and admire these breathtaking geological formations!

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Practical information

Course of events

Duration of the hike: 3 hours

- Meeting at Col de la Schlucht, in front of the Le Tétras building, where you will be met by a qualified guide who will explain the route and provide you with equipment

- Hohneck, highest point in the Vosges department

- Descent through a beech-fir forest to the starting point

Activity requirements

This hike is not suitable for people with heart problems. Other than that, it is accessible to all abilities and physical conditions.

Special terms

A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. The guide may have to adapt the route for safety and comfort reasons.

Hiking boots can be rented, subject to availability.

Meeting point:
Col de la Schlucht in front of the Le Tétras building
Spoken languages:German, French, English
Included
  • Certified guide
  • Hiking sticks
  • Administration, organisation and booking fees
Excluded
  • Hiking shoes rental
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
  • Warm and waterproof clothing
  • Gloves
  • Beanie
  • Headlamp
  • Hiking shoes
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack

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