Burnhaupt le Bas

Burnhaupt-le-Bas, an Alsatian commune with a dense historical past, preserves traces of its occupation dating back to the Neolithic and Roman periods. Originating from the division of Burnhaupt in the 14th century, it was mentioned as Niedern Burnhohten as early as 1394. Integrated into the lordship of Thann, it became the seat of the Burnhaupt provostship in 1671, grouping the two Burnhaupts, Gildwiller, and other localities. Destroyed during the First World War, the village has risen from its ashes, revealing remains from that period, notably bunkers and abandoned military infrastructures.

Today, Burnhaupt-le-Bas offers visitors a unique memorial route: the Bunkers Trail. This 8.6-kilometer fully marked circuit allows discovery of more than 14 stations highlighting bunkers, old washhouses, firing posts, and artillery positions. The starting point is at the parking lot of the Saint Peter and Saint Paul church, an emblematic building of the commune. Nearby, the Saint Wendelin chapel adds a heritage and spiritual dimension to this historical exploration.