Long-distance hiking · France / DT-233006233
Trail - Mitzach-Belacker
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Circling the valley
The tourism office describes a complete circuit of the Mitzach valley. That gives the walk a clear geographical thread: exploring the slopes around the village rather than simply heading for a single summit.
The Belacker pastures
The Belacker is the circuit’s stated high point. Its open pastures provide views over the Thur and Doller valleys. This is the panoramic highlight of the outing, with a substantial return still to allow for.
Returning along the Poets’ Trail
The official description specifies a balcony return on circuit “m”, the Sentier des Poètes. This hillside traverse extends the interest of the walk beyond the Belacker. Follow the complete track to avoid confusing it with a shorter route with a similar name.
Allowing a full walking day
Published as a trail-running route, the circuit is described as long, wild and moderately difficult. Its sporting time should not be used as a hiking duration. Carry sufficient supplies and confirm any planned stop with the establishment itself.
Notable places
At a glance
- Published distance
- 20.9 km
- Record producer
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vosges d'Alsace Vallée de Saint-Amarin
- Route format
- Published loop; official GPX in one segment.
- Start
- Mitzach
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Plan your day using the distance, elevation profile and your experience. Where the route is published for trail running, its sporting time is not a hiking duration.
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vosges d'Alsace Vallée de Saint-Amarin · 2025-05-15 ↗Prepare navigation
Save the GPX and an offline map. Check turns before setting out; similarly named nearby circuits may follow a different route.
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vosges d'Alsace Vallée de Saint-Amarin · 2025-05-15 ↗Confirm planned stops
Carry appropriate supplies and contact establishments directly to confirm any opening, meal or overnight stay your plan relies on. Being mentioned in a description does not guarantee a service.
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vosges d'Alsace Vallée de Saint-Amarin · 2025-05-15 ↗Official tourism record and GPX · Office de tourisme des Hautes Vosges d'Alsace Vallée de Saint-Amarin
Official route GPX published by the tourism producer and distributed through DATAtourisme. The track retains the original course; start coordinates come from the file.
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