The scene depicts a narrow, unpaved hiking trail within a densely vegetated wooded area near Grandfontaine, France, under an overcast sky

The scene depicts a narrow, unpaved hiking trail within a densely vegetated wooded area near Grandfontaine, France, under an overcast sky. The trail, composed of reddish-brown compacted earth, descends into the distance, featuring several natural earthen steps in the immediate foreground. On the left side of the path, abundant green ferns and some brown, withered fern fronds dominate the immediate undergrowth. Further back, a dense mix of trees with green leaves, some exhibiting early autumn yellowing, forms a thick canopy. On the right side of the path, patches of flowering heather with small purple blossoms are visible, interspersed with grasses and other low-lying scrub. Taller trees, including identifiable birches with light-colored bark, line the path on both sides, their foliage obscuring most of the sky, which appears uniformly grey. No individuals, animals, or man-made structures beyond the path and its steps are present.