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539 m elevation
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48.11, 7.04 · rel 9079172
48.11, 7.04 · rel 9079172
GR 531
73,1 km from Leymen to Soultz-sous-Forêts through alpine terrain and lakes.
Leymen
→
Soultz-sous-Forêts
linear
73,1km
Distance
+10124m
Ascent
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
8× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× viewpoint
10× summit
1× castle
1× Water
Roche des Chèvres
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Haut de Felsach
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Tête du Violu
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Le Drumont
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Le Château de Faîte
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Table Orientation du Drumont
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Col des Perches
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Rainkopf
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Observatoire des chasseurs
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Tête de Fellering
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Le Château de Faîte
castle ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Tête de Fellering (Grand Drumont)
viewpoint ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Le Grand Ventron
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Haut des Yraux
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Wasserschlauch
Water ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Hasenkopf
summit ·
on the route
73,1 km
100%
Point de vue de la Grande Molle
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
73,1 km
100%
Tête du Chat Sauvage
summit ·
37 m off route
73,1 km
100%
Petit Ventron
summit ·
44 m off route
73,1 km
100%
Roche des Fées
viewpoint ·
49 m off route
73,1 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +10124 m
descent −9932 m
elevation range
539 m
–
1260 m
0 km
36,5 km
73,1 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
873 m elevation
Halfway
1226 m elevation
Three quarters
1144 m elevation
Finish
1071 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR 531 is 73.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR 531 takes approximately 18h 11min to complete.
No, GR 531 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Leymen to Soultz-sous-Forêts. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR 531 starts at Leymen.
GR 531 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GR 531 is maintained and managed by Club Vosgien.
Yes, GR 531 is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.