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Micro-adventure from the Welche region to its lakes

  • 3 days / 2 nights
  • 35km
  • +1700m
  • Challenging

This 3-stage itinerary lets you discover the different worlds of Pays Welche, the green lung of the Kaysersberg Valley. Starting in Orbey, you'll reach the summits to admire the region's three emblematic lakes. The route continues towards the Massif de la Tête des Faux, where many remnants of the First World War still remain. The descent into the valley takes you to the Tour du Faudé, offering a 360° panoramic view of the Welche countryside.

Circuit technical specifications
  • Difficulty level - Challenging
  • Duration - 3 days / 2 nights
  • Distance - 35km
  • Total positive elevation gain - +1700m
  • Circuit theme - War, Lake, Summit, Forest, Itinérance

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