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The highest mountains and peaks of the Vosges (with Alsatian or German names in brackets) are: Grand Ballon (Großer Belchen) 1,424 m (4,672 ft) Storkenkopf 1,366 m (4,482 ft) Hohneck 1,363 m (4,472 ft) Kastelberg 1,350 m (4,429 ft) Klintzkopf (Klinzkopf) 1,330 m (4,364 ft) Rothenbachkopf 1,316 m (4,318 ft) Lauchenkopf 1,314 m (4,311 ft)
Sep 4, 2022 · The Vosges Mountains are located in eastern France, near the border with Germany. The range extends for approximately 160 miles, from the Rhine River valley to the city of Belfort. The highest point in the range is the Grand Ballon, which reaches a height of 4,864 feet.
- Viewpoint from La Chaume and Les Etangs des Neufs Bois. A great family walk from Rouge Gazon in Saint Maurice sur Moselle – and a chance to go fishing when you reach Les Etangs.
- Lac des Perches. Also starting from Rouge Gazon in St Maurice sur Moselle. Only a 30-minute walk away - remember to wear a decent pair of walking shoes.
- Summit of Le Hohneck. Located up at 1,363 metres, Le Hohneck is the highest peak in the Vosges. The panorama stretches from the Alsace Plain to the Black Forest, and on a clear day you can even see the Alps.
- La Roche de Minuit. La Roche de Minuit has a great view of La Bresse town centre and hillside above. A 20-minute walk from the Col du Brabant on the marked path (suitable for pushchairs) takes you to the viewpoint.
Le Tanet (Tanneck) is one of the highest peaks of the Vosges Mountains in the department of Haut-Rhin, Alsace in France. Its height is 1292m, above the sea level and … read more Tip by Bruce
Mar 25, 2024 · Peaking at 1,424 metres above sea level, the Grand Ballon is the highest point of the Vosges mountains: a must for hiking in the region. One of the most popular walks is to go around it. The departure is from the Hotel du Grand Ballon car park, then the route joins the GR5 to the Monument des Diables Bleus, which offers a splendid view of the ...
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Feb 14, 2022 · The Higher Vosges, known as “the cristallines Vosges” (in reference to the granite cover of the mountains) feature the mountain range’s highest peaks, which often marks the border between Lorraine and Alsace. Of these peaks, the Grand Ballon (1,424 metres) is the culminating point of the Vosges. Other major summits include: the Hohneck (1 ...
Aug 29, 2023 · At an altitude of 757 meters (2,171 feet), in the heart of the Vosges forest, the château dominates the wine route, offering a breathtaking panorama of the plain of Alsace, the valleys and swells of the Vosges, the Black Forest and the Alps (when the weather is clear). The interior of the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle transports you back to the ...
