Hikes
The Michelbach nature reserve
Nearest train station :
7,6 km - Cernay
Opening hours :
Accessible year-round
Useful informations
Location
At the edge of the forest
At the edge of the lake or river
Type of site
Lake, river
Technical and industrial heritage
Type of visit
Free visit
Visit with educational sheets/pack
Guided tour for groups with reservation
Access
Through a small sealed road
Walking time (min) from carpark to site :
2
Facilities
Outdoor activity
With kids
Suited for jogging strollers
Suited for umbrella strollers
Rates
| Free entrance |
Built from 1979 to 1982, the dam regulates the water table and ensures the supply of drinking water to the Mulhouse conurbation and its surroundings. It is a protected area, classified as an approved voluntary nature reserve. The Mulhouse water department and the Michelbach dam's mixed syndicate manage and operate the infrastructures. A 4km walking trail (about 1h30 walk) allows you to discover and observe numerous species of birds that nest there or are just passing through (cormorant, osprey, crow, etc.). The Vosges summits such as the Rossberg, the Thannerhubel, the Markstein or the Grand Ballon stand out on the horizon. Guided tours are organised during the summer season by the Thann-Cernay Tourist Office.