Best trails in Réserve naturelle nationale du Tanet-Gazon du Faing, Haut-Rhin, France

The tour of Lac Blanc, Lac Noir, Lac du Forlet (or Lac des Truites), and Lac Vert are located on the border between the departments of Vosges and Haut-Rhin, about thirty kilometers east of Colmar. This is a must-do hike in the region. From the car park located on the D61 road next to the Lac Vert, you will head north towards the Col du Calvaire. Regularly on your way, you will enjoy several viewpoints on the lakes. Expect to cross rooted trails, trek through forest, or open paths uphill or downhill. You will not regret the effort taken to hike the trail.Show more

This very popular and fairly easy loop trail can be done with a first descent or a steep climb. The Green Lake is 1044m above sea level and owes its name to the color it has (green) due to the proliferation of algae. Lake des Truites (or Forlet) is located at 1066m above sea level and is the highest in the Vosges mountains. The two lakes are located in ancient ice circuses and are dominated by the High Thatches.Show more

Mountain hike taking you past the 4 lakes in the nature reserve - Lac Blanc, Lac Noir, Lac des Truites, and Lac Vert. After the lakes the trail passes the high point Ringelbuhlkopf at 1302 meters, and view point Roche des Fées. Show more