Places to discover in Haut-Rhin

Wattwiller · 68

Hartmannswillerkopf or Old Armand

At 956 m altitude, this Alsatian promontory was a strategic battlefield in the Great War where 30,000 French and German soldiers clashed. The site, a historic monument, houses a national monument and nearby the Franco-German Historial.

Masevaux-Niederbruck · 68

The Sudel Observatory

After 1871, Alsace was annexed by Germany. In 1911, a German observatory was built on the Sudel to monitor Belfort. Sabotaged in 1913, it was rebuilt then destroyed at the start of World War I.

Wattwiller · 68

Les tranchées du Vieil Armand

Lapoutroie · 68

The Devin Pond

The Devin Pond, a mysterious peat bog discovered in 1442 near the Tête des Faux, offers a wild and peaceful setting. Accessible from Lapoutroie, it charms hikers and botanists with its unique flora and calming atmosphere.

Cernay · 68

Cour de Lucelle

This site, owned by the Cistercian Abbey of Lucelle since the 12th century, features the Habsburg coat of arms and Renaissance staircases. Additional details are provided on an information panel.

Lucelle · 68

Former Cistercian Abbey of Lucelle

Lucelle, a Franco-Swiss village on the edge of Alsace, combines a green setting, a natural lake, and remains of its vanished abbey. Ideal for hiking and tasting, it also offers walks around the lake.

Cernay · 68

Cour de Ferrette

This property of the knights of Ferrette, dating from the 14th century, is built along the first ramparts. Remains of the residential tower are visible under a glass canopy, and ground markings indicate the location of the old fortifications.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Blaufels Forest Shelter

The "Blaufels" shelter, meaning "Blue Rock" in Alsatian, accommodates around thirty people with a fireplace, outdoor tables, a secure barbecue, and stunning views of the valley and Alsace plain.

Kaysersberg Vignoble · 68

Tower Known as the Hospital Tower

This 15th-century tower, also called Burger Turm, was once used as a powder magazine. It is located just behind the former hospital.

Masevaux-Niederbruck · 68

Rossberg Massif

The Ballon d'Alsace chaumes offer stunning views of the Thur and Doller valleys. Once home to wild horses, these lands now host pastures with cows, sheep, and horses, along with remnants of vanished farms.

Soultzmatt · 68

Romanian Cemetery

The Romanian military cemetery of Val du Pâtre in Alsace holds 678 prisoners of war who died during World War I, including 125 in two mass graves after a tragedy in January 1917. Opened in 1924, it remains a place of memory and pilgrimage.

Willer-sur-Thur · 68

Col Amic

This Vosges pass at 825 m altitude honors Captain Paul Antoine Émile Amic, a decorated hero at Hartmannswillerkopf. Picnic tables are available, and the ridge road leads to the Grand Ballon, the highest peak of the Vosges (1,424 m).

Carspach · 68

Kilian Gallery Memorial or Kilianstollen

The Kilian gallery in Carspach, a World War I relic buried in 1918, was rediscovered in 2011. It houses the remains of 21 German soldiers, 18 identified, and serves as a memorial site for conflicts in Alsace.

Munster · 68

Large Mobile Home

Modern, high-end mobile home by the river in Parc de la Fecht with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reversible air conditioning, covered terrace with plancha, and free WIFI access.

Steinbach · 68

The Monument of Hill 425

This stele, located at the edge of the vineyard with a view over Cernay, commemorates the battles of the First World War.

Lucelle · 68

Lake Lucelle Nature Reserve

Lake Lucelle, a nature reserve in the Jura, offers a half-hour walk accessible to all to observe ducks and waterfowl. Educational panels explain the wildlife and plants of this preserved site between France and Switzerland.

Le Bonhomme · 68

Ruins of Gutenbourg Castle

This 12th-century medieval castle, perched at 800 meters altitude, offers panoramic views of the village and the Vosges. Its ruins, including a keep and remnants of ramparts, reflect its turbulent history among counts, Habsburgs, and Ribeaupierre.

Schweighouse-Thann · 68

Schweighouse - Thann

Schweighouse-Thann, a rural village of 720 inhabitants in the plain, was once the domain of noble families like the Hack and the Waldner de Freundstein. It features a protected natural area crossed by the Doller, a fitness trail, a discovery path, a pond, and orchards.

Wattwiller · 68

The Red Devils Monument

This monument, located at the summit of Hartmannswillerkopf, honors the 3,600 soldiers of the 152nd Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Red Devils by their enemies.

Wattwiller · 68

Les chaumes du Molkenrain

Colmar · 68

Poêle des Laboureurs

This building, rebuilt in 1626 by the Corporation of Labourers in a late Renaissance style, was used as a synagogue by the Jewish community of Colmar until 1842.

Colmar · 68

Zum Schwan House (or Schongauer House)

The "zum Schwan" house in Colmar, recognizable by its oriel window and carved lintels, housed the workshop of Martin Schongauer, a major 15th-century artist. It was later occupied by his brother and various artisans until the 19th century.

Uffholtz · 68

Croix tréflée de 1690

Hartmannswiller · 68

The Zeller Canteen

The Cantine of Hartmannswillerkopf, born after the Great War of 1914-1918, continues the tradition of welcoming visitors exploring this historic battlefield. It occupies the former German military canteen located along curve 2.