Hiking tour - the real 3 lakes tour
4h30
14,2km
+702m
Challenging
Rather than simply skirting the lakes as in the classic version, this route takes you on a real tour of the 3 lakes - a complete loop in which each lake is revealed from its most beautiful angles. A little more challenging and slightly longer, this hike takes you through stubble fields, forests and ridges, linking the lakes by the most beautiful paths for a complete discovery of these high altitude jewels.
Access period(s)
- From 01/03/2026 to 15/11/2026
- From Monday to Sunday All day long
- From 01/03/2027 to 15/11/2027
- From Monday to Sunday All day long
- From 01/03/2028 to 15/11/2028
- From Monday to Sunday All day long
Practical Info
- Level of difficulty
- Challenging
- Venue of the event
- Col du Calvaire
- Length of visit/event
- 4h30
- Length of the itinerary
- 14,2
- Difference in altitude (in m)
- 702
- Thèmes du circuit
- Lake
- Summit
- Type of hiking path
- dirt pathpath
- Type of marking
- Club vosgien
- Address - location information of car park closest to departure point
- Col du Calvaire
Our expert advice
Now considered the must-do hike in the Vosges Mountains, this loop is usually described along a different route. As a passionate hiker, I’ve walked these trails many times and wanted to suggest a variation that’s more true to the spirit of a genuine tour of the lakes. In particular, this route allows you to reach the viewpoint above Rocher Hans without having to tackle its most technical section. It also invites you to explore the least-known part of Lac Noir, which, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful spots to appreciate the charm of this small lake. Finally, it offers an extended view of Lac des Truites and its impressive rocky encirclement. I particularly enjoy this version. It may be a bit more challenging than the most common route, but it’s also more comprehensive and offers more scenic viewpoints, providing an even more immersive experience in the heart of the Vosges landscapes.