Why would you give up the thrill of the unexpected, the surprise of discovery? I hung my brain on the coat rack and then went out and took the perfect walk.

Between peat bogs, steep walls, scree, trees and firs, Lac des Truites is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Vosges massif.

Located at the foot of the Hohneck massif, on the Alsatian side, Lake Fischboedle often served as a setting for the Strasbourg painter, Jean-Nicolas Karth (1795-1878). The lake is bordered by numerous hiking trails.

Located at an altitude of 904 meters, the Col des Bagenelles offers one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Vosges Mountains. It overlooks two Vosges valleys at the same time.

The Donon massif rises to an altitude of 1,009 meters and is the crossroads between Alsace and Lorraine. A place of Celtic and later Gallo-Roman worship, it exudes a strange charm and offers an incomparable panoramic view.

Picturesque and full of charm surrounded by their tall green fir trees, the Vosges lakes are worth the detour.

Lac Vert or Lac de Soultzeren is a small lake on the Alsatian side of the Vosges at the bottom of the Munster valley.

Of glacial origin, located at an altitude of 920 meters, Lake Altenweiher is a protected site prized by visitors for its wild beauty and peaceful setting. Surrounded by coniferous forests and Vosges peaks, the lake offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The pleasure of strolling in the Vosges mountains amidst the wild blueberry bushes of the moorland. Stretching out on the high-altitude meadows with a Highland feel, and after a lovely walk, reveling in a traditional farmhouse inn with a delicious traditional Vosges dish.

The highest peak in the Vosges Mountains, the Grand Ballon rises to 1,424 meters. Also known as the Ballon de Guebwiller, it offers breathtaking views of the Alsace plain, the Black Forest, and in good weather, the Swiss Alps.

A true treasure trove of natural beauty, the Vosges mountains in Alsace are full of rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.

The smallest of the Vosges lakes, it covers an area of 0.5 hectares. Lake Fischboedle is located at an altitude of 794 meters above sea level above the Wormsa Valley. A scree slope flows into the lake, giving it an alpine feel.

The captivating ballet of the Nideck Waterfall in the Vosges.