Lake Alfeld – View of Lac des Perches loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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Lake Alfeld – View of Lac des Perches loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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Lake Alfeld – View of Lac des Perches loop from Ballon d'Alsace

06:47

19.6km

910m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.49 km for 912 m

After 8.72 km for 559 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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873 m

Lake Alfeld

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Beautiful dam lake. Although swimming is prohibited in the summer, in good weather the riparian area is very crowded and many people bathe in the lake or jump into the lake from the dam.

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7.41 km

View of Lac des Perches

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Located in an old glacial cirque, this lake takes its name from the summit that overlooks it, the Tête des Perches. Walking on its heights is a real treat because …

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7.70 km

View of Lac des Perches

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Difficult path. Alpine during short stretches

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7.87 km

Perches Pass

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Small pass above the lake of the same name. Beautiful view towards the north.

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8.31 km

Lac des Perches (Star Lake)

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The Lac des Perches - Sternsee - is located at about 1,000 meters altitude in a glacier valley.
The name is said to come from a boy who fell into …

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8.68 km

View of Rimbach-près-Masevaux

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On a mountain path with exposed places you reach this viewpoint with a great view. The rock may not be climbed.

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11.9 km

Viewpoint

12.7 km

Neuweiher Lake

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The two new pond lakes, two neighboring water areas of different sizes, date from the Ice Age.

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13.9 km

Gresson Moyen Farm Inn

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The Ferme Auberge is located at 933 m and can only be reached on foot. It has beautiful rooms, 2 dormitories and the food (3-course menu) is fantastic. The family …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.34 km

4.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.82 km

3.88 km

3.40 km

2.36 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

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Comments

August 7, 2022,Ferme auberge des Gressons - lac des perches - Sewen

The farm inn is superb... excellent meals and breakfast at the top with farm products!
The welcome is great
And the dorms are very well equipped and clean!
I advise :)

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November 2, 2022,🇨🇵Von Le rouge Gazon über See Neuweiher zum Ballon d'Alsace

After many smaller and partly well-known tours, this time it had to be something special again.
I've had my eye on the Ballon d'Alsace for a while. Today it was his turn..😊
The whole route consists almost exclusively of single trails with a lot of stones and roots... Great, just my thing....
Therefore plan a little more time, you don't …

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