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Outstanding sites

The Nideck Falls

Situated at an altitude of 534 m, the Nideck waterfalls are part of a marvellously preserved natural site. The 25 m waterfall pours down from the top of a porphyry wall.

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Offering a breathtaking view, the Grand Ballon d’Alsace is the high point of the Vosges mountain range. Here, visitors can discover attractive forested slopes with fir and beech trees, lakes and glacial corries.

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The Munster Valley and the area around the Petit Ballon

Situated in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, the Munster Valley offers a wealth of attractions guaranteed to delight all lovers of nature, fine food, arts and crafts and sport.

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The Schlucht Pass

The area offers an unbeatable view of the numerous rounded peaks of the Vosges hills and of the Black Forest. Hiking enthusiasts will certainly appreciate the many farm-inns along their trail, which provide unrivalled opportunities to tuck into local specialities and products

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The Donon in Grandfontaine

As the high point of the Basses-Vosges, the Donon range includes many reminders of the region's mystical past. Above all, it is well-known for its reconstructed Roman temple created at the initiative of Napoléon III.

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The champ du feu

The landscape around the Champ du Feu is one of hills and vales, chiefly comprising alpine grasslands, forests and peat bogs. The site is popular with hikers and nature lovers.

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Mont Sainte Odile

Situated at an altitude of 763 metres, for many centuries Mont Sainte Odile was the sight of a large monastery. Visitors can admire the spectacular views from the steep cliffs to be found here.

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The Hohneck

Situated at an altitude of 1 364 m, the Hohneck overlooks the valley and its lakes, providing a wonderful opportunity to admire the Hautes Vosges, from the Donon to the Ballon d’Alsace, in addition to the Alsatian plain, the Black Forest and, further still, the Alps.

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