Grand Est · Hiking

Sentier du Ruhlock

A 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Grand Est, France.

2.3 mi
one way
263 ft
climb
4,059 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier du Ruhlock is a 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Grand Est, France, inside Réserve naturelle du Tanet-Gazon-du-Faing. It runs between about 2,470 ft and 4,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Le Bonhomme, about 3.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher Hans, Petite Tête des Immerlins and Gazon du Faing. Cascade du Rudlin is within about 3 miles. For camping, Chez Nathalie et André, Les Bouleaux and Camping du Chevremont are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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