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Stage 8
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Crossing of the Vosges Massif - Stage 08 - Urmatt - Schirmeck
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Le DononPhoto: OTVB, MASSIF DES VOSGES
8th stage of the Crossing of the Vosges Massif, a route certified Leading Quality Trails - Best of Europe. Starting from Urmatt, the path enters the forest and leads to the Porte de Pierre, a rock shaped by erosion measuring 7 meters wide and 5 meters high.
The path then climbs to the summit of the Donon (1008m) where an open view allows admiring the surroundings. Gallo-Roman remains, including a temple, make the place unique. The route then descends to Schirmeck.
Author’s recommendation
Take the time to visit the Alsace-Moselle memorial, recounting the history of its inhabitants and their fate from 1870 to the present day.
If you wish to complete this route in two stages, it is possible to stop at the Col du Donon.
It is advisable to book accommodations in advance during the high season.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Before leaving:
- Check the general and local weather, making sure there is no precipitation
- Gather information about the approach walk, route elevation, travel time, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.)
- Evaluate possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodgings
- Inform a close contact of your objective and contact them in case of changes: departure and return times, number of participants and each phone number, vehicle(s), parking
- Avoid going alone, use equipment suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.
In case of problems, call 112 (European emergency number)
Tips and suggestions
Tourist office of the Bruche valley
114 Grand Rue
Maison de la Vallée
67130 Schirmeck
Tel: 03 88 47 18 51
Roadbook
Red rectangle marking by the Club Vosgien (route of the Grande Randonnée GR® 53 then GR® 5 from the Col de l'Engin
La porte de Pierre
Le Rocher de Mutzig
Abri Baraque Carrée
Abri Col entre les 2 Donons
Le Donon, montagne sacrée
Aire de pique-nique Sentier de découverte du Donon
Aire de pique-nique Pont de Mousse
Point d'eau potable RUE PRINCIPALE n°1
Château de Schirmeck
Gare SNCF de Schirmeck- La Broque
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de la Bruche
Mémorial de l'Alsace-Moselle
Le Donon, montagne sacrée
Le Rocher de Mutzig
La Porte de Pierre
Urmatt - Station verte
Point d'eau potable GRAND RUE n°3
Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE MOLSHEIM n°4
Fontaine/eau de source RUE DE MOLSHEIM n°3
Fontaine/eau de source RUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE n°2
Fontaine/eau de source VACQUENOUX RUE DU RAIN n°2
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Very easy train access from the TER Fluo station in Urmatt
Directions
Urmatt 67280Parking
Free parking on site (church square)Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
- Clothing suitable for the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)
- Hiking boots suitable for the terrain (even for children!)
- Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve joints)
- Mobile phone and spare battery
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions