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Lake Alfeld – Lac des Perches (Star Lake) loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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Lake Alfeld – Lac des Perches (Star Lake) loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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Lake Alfeld – Lac des Perches (Star Lake) loop from Ballon d'Alsace

06:49

18.9km

990m

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: May 13, 2026

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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 8.40 km for 469 m

After 9.19 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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4.14 km

Picnic area with view

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This beautiful panorama offers you both a place for a quiet picnic and a superb view of the mountains of the southern Vosges chain.

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8.34 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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8.76 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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9.13 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

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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13.2 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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17.2 km

Small and Large Seebach Waterfalls

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Surprisingly beautiful narrow gorge with several waterfalls.

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.90 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

5.32 km

3.37 km

706 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

28°C

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Lake Alfeld – Lac des Perches (Star Lake) loop from Ballon d'Alsace

Lake Alfeld

Picnic area with view

Perches Pass

Lac des Perches (Star Lake)

View of Rimbach-près-Masevaux

Neuweiher Lake

Gresson Moyen Farm Inn

Small and Large Seebach Waterfalls

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