Mountain refuge Abri du Wolfsgrube

Between Lautenbachzell and the slopes of the Vosgos

On the side of Lautenbachzell, within the Vosgos massif and at 672 meters of altitude, this coat is left in a half-mountain level where the forest and the lomas mark the route more than the alpine environment. This altitude does not eliminate the exposure to time change: fog, humidity and slippery soil can make the march much conditioned, especially in long days or between valleys.

Abri du Wolfsgrube fits better as a step support than as a destination in itself. Your interest is in the connection with the journey routes that travel this part of Alsace, especially the GR 5 , great axis of the Vosgos, and also the GR 532 which extends the possibilities of liaison through the area. For those who plan a route between basins, low hills or forest sectors, it can be used to break the day and add a point of protection in a land where the orientation depends heavily on the map and the network of roads.

The nearby environment suggests a fairly closed half mountain landscape, with itineraries that alternate tracks, forest trails and hillside steps. In this context it is appropriate to read the cartography well before leaving, because the real utility of the coat depends more on how it fits in the journey than on a concrete approach or a nearby ascension.

In practical planning, water deserves attention. The nearest registered sources are just over 2 kilometres away, so it is not appropriate to have immediate supply next to the shelter. If it is to be used as road support, it is wise to go out with sufficient autonomy and check the state of the itinerary and of the water points before the day.