Places to discover in Haut-Rhin

Orbey · 68

French National Necropolis of Carrefour Duchesne

The Carrefour Duchesne National Necropolis, at the foot of Tête des Faux, honors 294 World War I soldiers including Commander Duchesne, with an ossuary for 116 others. Accessible by hiking or cross-country skiing trails depending on the season.

Ballersdorf · 68

Ballersdorf Communal Pond

Natural pond in the countryside where trout fishing is allowed from April 7th on Sundays and public holidays. Open almost all year, except during freezing periods.

Niederentzen · 68

Guardhouse

This early 19th-century building near Sainte-Agathe church once housed the night watchman, served as a sobering cell, and provided shelter for travelers.

Bourbach-le-Haut · 68

Hundsruck Pass

Hundsruck Pass, at 748 m in the Vosges, links the Thur and Doller valleys via the Route Joffre. A monument honors 1944 soldiers and marks the start of hikes to Thannerhubel or Rossberg.

Uffholtz · 68

Foyer Saint Erasme

Levoncourt · 68

Chez Philippe Fishing Pond

The "Chez Philippe" fishing pond offers trout, carp, sturgeon, pike, and zander fishing in a friendly atmosphere. Open weekends from dawn and weekdays by appointment at 06.08.35.38.43.

Landser · 68

Village Center Square

In northern Sundgau, a picturesque village hosts old houses around the Stockbrunna, a Vosges sandstone fountain. Here you'll find the Hostellerie Paulus, the Maison des Sœurs, the Renaissance town hall, and the old guardhouse.

Metzeral · 68

Fischboedle Lake

Fischboedle Lake, the smallest Vosges lake (0.5 ha) at 794 m altitude, offers an alpine setting with a scree slope. Dammed in the 19th century, it’s reachable in 30-40 minutes on foot from the Wormsa chalets.

Steinbach · 68

Blockhaus allemands

Oberbruck · 68

Bers and Gresson Massif

The Gresson and the Bers in the Vosges are wild and mysterious landscapes. The Gresson, with its three old farms, remains agricultural, while the Bers, cleared in the Middle Ages, feature mountain pastures between 800 and 1250 m altitude.

Thann · 68

Cantilevered House known as the Leaning House

This 1594 house, with successive overhanging floors, illustrates the ingenuity of builders of the time. Its notched shield and Gothic structure make it an architectural gem.

Oberlarg · 68

Source of the Largue

The Largue is a 46 km river originating in Oberlarg in the Glaserberg, passing through 34 villages before joining the Ill. Nearby, the Mannlefelsen rock shelter reveals 8 meters of prehistoric stratigraphy, but the private site is only visible from the path.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Renaissance House Known as Ohnenstetter-Herzer

This 15th-century Alsatian house, once home to a blacksmith, features a German inscription on its window. Acquired by the city in 1907, it housed a museum for 65 years after restoration.

Sondersdorf · 68

Gros Chêne Sondersdorf

The Gros Chêne, or Napoleon Oak, is a remarkable tree aged 400 to 500 years, noted as early as 1912. Struck by lightning in 1988, the 1999 storm, and the 2003 drought, it now stands 12 meters tall, down from 25 meters in the past.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Twin Gabled Patrician Houses

These two 16th-century twin houses, built by a wealthy mine owner, now house a historical museum and a restaurant in Kaysersberg, featuring an impressive Renaissance fireplace visible in the latter.

Huningue · 68

Passerelle des Trois Pays

The Passerelle des Trois Pays, opened in 2007, connects Huningue in France to Weil am Rhein in Germany. At 248 meters long, it allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Rhine while offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

Oberlarg · 68

Ebourbettes Farm

Former border farm used as a clandestine base during World War II, it was the site of General Giraud's 1942 escape to Switzerland. Accessible after a 30-minute walk from the Winkel-Lucelle pass.

Kruth · 68

Fishing at Kruth-Wildenstein Lake

Kruth-Wildenstein Lake, a first-category fishery, hosts pike, perch, trout, carp, and white fish. Fishing is allowed from Good Friday to mid-October with an interdepartmental or local fishing license.

Uffholtz · 68

The Memory Shelter

The Memory Shelter, a former First World War sanitary shelter in Uffholtz, offers temporary exhibitions on memory, citizenship, and peace, along with events and workshops for school groups.

Munster · 68

The Petit Ballon - Munster Valley

The Petit Ballon, at 1,250 meters in the Munster Valley, is reachable from Wasserbourg, Luttenbach, or Sondernach. Several hikes lead there, including a 1h15 loop or a 20-minute climb to admire the valleys. Farm inns are accessible by foot or car.

Eguisheim · 68

Oriel - The Legend of the 2 Stones

Cottage for 2 to 4 people in Eguisheim on the Alsace Wine Route, with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, equipped kitchen, terrace, and free parking. Hosts speak French, German, or English.

Lièpvre · 68

Mr. J.C Willmann's House

This natural stone house offers stunning views and a secure setting in nature, with a jacuzzi, spacious terrace, and private grounds equipped with garden furniture and a barbecue. Open from April to October.

Cernay · 68

Tour des ânes

Kirchberg · 68

The Source of the Doller

Kirchberg is named after its church perched on a moraine. The source of the Doller, at 922 m altitude, feeds this river crossing several Haut-Rhin communes, including Mulhouse, with untreated water of impeccable quality.