Bollenberg Hill - Wildlife and Flora

The Bollenberg is the largest of the five limestone hills in the Rouffach canton, protected for its biodiversity by a prefectural decree dated December 11, 1965.

This natural site hosts a varied fauna: among the birds, you can spot the Yellowhammer in the bushes and vineyards, the Meadow Bunting in the heathlands, the Skylark in the grasslands, as well as the Woodlark, the Whinchat, and the Cirl Bunting. The scree and thickets shelter lizards such as the Wall Lizard and the Green Lizard, while the Radiated Bulime, a small snail, is found in dry areas. The grasslands, rich in butterflies like the Orange Tip and the Mourned Duskywing, also welcome grasshoppers. The flora reflects the diversity of habitats: pine, larch, and maple forests to the north; south-facing limestone grasslands with plant communities like xerobrometum; and vineyards where bulbous plants grow. A marked trail maintained by the Club Vosgien allows visitors to explore these landscapes.

At the summit, a hotel, a restaurant, and a vineyard complete the tourist offerings.