Crossing the Vosges Mountains - Stage 8 - Urmatt - Schirmeck

Red rectangle markings of the Club Vosgien (long-distance route GR® 53 then GR® 5 from the Col de l'Engin

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Clothing adapted to the season and the conditions (cold, hot, wet…) Hiking shoes adapted to the terrain (even for children!) Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve the joints) Mobile phone and spare battery

Before leaving: Find out about the general and local weather, making sure there is no precipitation Find out about the approach walk, height of the route, travel time, possible escape (IGN map, GPS, topo -guide, etc…)Assess the possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges, gîtesInform someone close to you about your objective and contact them again in the event of a change: departure and return times, number of participants with the telephone number everyone, vehicle(s), parking Avoid leaving alone, use equipment that complies with the practice of the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc... In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number)

Urmatt 67280

Stationnement gratuit sur place (place de l'Eglise)

Take the time to visit the Alsace-Moselle memorial, retracing the history of its inhabitants and their destiny from 1870 to the present day. If you want to do this route in two stages, it is possible to stop at the Col du Donon. It is best to book accommodation before the hike in high season.