Top 10 Huts and Cabins around Altthann

The Rehbrunnel Shelter, altitude 759m The first Rehbrunnel Shelter was built in 1988 by the City of Thann with the assistance of the ONF (French Forestry Office). Mr. Jacques Fimbel, a volunteer with the Thann Vosges Club, designed the plans. The shelter was known among hikers for its octagonal shape and prime location. First renovated in 1999, the shelter was damaged by the elements and had suffered wear and tear over time. Therefore, the City of Thann launched a new construction project, in collaboration with the Gustave Eiffel Building School in Cernay, the Thann Vosges Club, and the ONF (French Forestry Office). The shelter was dismantled in June 2024, and after a year of work, the new Rehbrunnel Shelter was inaugurated on May 27, 2025.

A brand-new wooden shelter. Inside, there's a stove and three seating areas. There's barely enough room for a bivouac on the floor, as the tables are attached to the ground and there's little space between the benches. However, you could still spread out a bit. I also managed to set up my single-person inner tent right next to the door. There's a well with drinking water 150 meters below the hut! It's a perfect spot for a night, and the view from this rocky, spiritual spot down into the valley toward Thann is outstanding!

This is called the Abri du Blaufels at 812 m of altitude It is an unmanned bothy that offers a large fireplace for cooking or warming up, two tables and benches outside, and a secure barbecue. It is very clean and well maintained. Take care of this place as if it were your own and do not leave any trace! Refuge du Blaufels (812m) Nice log cabin with a lovely view of the Thann Valley. Unguarded. A fireplace for cooking or warming up, tables and benches outside for packed lunches and a barbecue. Very clean and well maintained. Take care of the cabins and refuges and don't forget to take your waste back down! Thank you!

Close to the Grand Ballon, the Molkenrain refuge is ideally located facing the Alps. The refuge is open continuously from June 15 to September 15 and remains accessible every weekend and public holiday outside the high season. You will also find a bar and a restaurant a few meters away, at the farm inn of the same name.

The Rehbrunnel viewpoint, nestled in the Vosges forests, offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding valleys and mountains. From this point, the view extends over dense forests, steep ridges, and on a clear day, you can admire the distant landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Wonderful alpine feeling up here, especially when you have to walk through the herd of cows. Rewarding view of the surrounding area.

The Belacker farm-inn stands at an altitude of 1181 meters on stubble fields flooded with lights. For lunch or dinner, this farm is an ideal stop to make the most of the Vosges specialties, which are moreover prepared from meat from the herd. The Belacker can also welcome you for the night.

Located at the pass of the same name, at the bottom of the Grand Ballon, this farm inn is one of the most emblematic of the Vosges. Refueling there is a real pleasure, as is tasting its cheeses on sale to take away.