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GR5 Vosges stage 4 of 15

Stage 4: Mittelbergheim → Heissenstein

From Mittelbergheim to Heissenstein: 16.1 km, 750 m of ascent and 600 m of descent, or 5h – 6h of actual walking.

16.1 km750 m ascent600 m descent5h – 6hHigh point 895 m Challenging day

Where to stay in Heissenstein Stage 4 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

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Place	Km	Altitude
Mittelbergheim Start	0	257 m
Andlau Village on the way	3.3	226 m
High point	11.3	895 m
Heissenstein Finish	16.1	405 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Heissenstein

1 place to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

CampsiteHeissenstein (Scouts et Guides de France)km 72.4 · 800 m off the GR

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

RefugeRefuge Gruckertkm 63.9 · on the GRWebsite

Water points

1 water point listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 14.7

Getting there by train

Near the start: Barr (650 m from the route), Eichhoffen (1,700 m from the route)

Stage 4 GPX All the stages of the GR5 Vosges