CIRCUIT LE GUE DU SAUT XT N°2

Thanks to the French Federation of Hiking and to Xertigny en transition for the realization of this hike and the work done by its teams throughout the year to mark out and maintain these paths. Markings: yellow rectangle n°2 This trail, a sporty variant, remains on the theme of Sunday walks. In addition to the enchanting site of the waterfall, this circuit offers the crossing of a magnificent beech wood. Park in the car park overlooking the waterfall. Go down to the waterfall and cross the small bridge to follow the route marked out 02. The path goes down along the Récherreux stream until you reach the asphalt road, turn left until the crossroads and then right just after the crossroads the path goes up the slope. The slope is quite steep until you reach the separation of path 10 which goes left to follow always the 02 which continues on the right in the forest until going down to the site of the waterfall. Possibility of picnic at the waterfall with tables and benches Point of interest: The Semouse valley has seen the development of the iron industry thanks to the hydraulic power and fuels from the forest, as well as the local mineral wealth. There were as many as 8 forges. The wire-drawing factory of the Blanc Murger is one of the oldest manufacturing establishments, specialising in precision metal wire. It is still in operation. The Château de Pruines (outside the circuit) 1 km downstream from La Semouse on the D20a bears witness to the power of a master forger. In addition, the silica of the sandstone soils and the energy of charcoal have enabled the development of numerous glass factories more strongly concentrated to the west of the Vôge.