Frequently asked questions about nature outings and walks in Lorraine

In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, a walk along the Route des Crêtes is a must for anyone who enjoys hiking with breathtaking views. The summit of the Hohneck is the ideal starting point for an exceptional walk! The views of the Vosges mountains are incredible! Further north, between Metz and Nancy, the Lorraine Regional Nature Park is also home to some superb hiking trails. Follow one of its emblematic routes through forests and salt meadows, beside the placid waters of a pond or between vineyards and orchards!

Lorraine is criss-crossed by the GR 5, a European footpath, and its various variants. The GR 5G route, for example, links Sarreguemines to Metz via the former coalfield and the Lorraine plateau. You can also discover the GR 501, or "Moselle Trail", which follows the river through the fields and towns of Lorraine. And if you like long-distance walking, don't hesitate to take the GR de Pays "Entre Côtes de Moselle et Côtes de Meuse", a 139km loop through the sublime Parc Naturel Régional de Lorraine!

Walking along a bucolic path in a national forest, breathing in the fresh air and indulging in a session of sylvotherapy or yoga, experiencing the thrill of a tree-climbing session, visiting a wildlife park, challenging yourself in a nature escape game, observing the flora and fauna, scootering or cycling: there are a thousand ways to make the most of an outing in the great outdoors!

For unforgettable walks and activities in the heart of nature, Lorraine offers a diversity of remarkable natural settings: forests, mountains, meadows, ponds, lakes, vineyards, orchards... In the Vosges, the ski resorts also pave the way for a host of mountain activities, in summer and winter alike: climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, etc.