Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
France
Alsace
Altkirch
Pfetterhausen

Swiss Army Observation Post No. 2

Highlight • Historical Site

Swiss Army Observation Post No. 2

Recommended by 7 cyclists out of 8

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to Swiss Army Observation Post No. 2

    5.0

    (1)

    16

    riders

    1. Maison de la Nature du Sundgau – Stork Enclosure in Hindlingen loop from Dannemarie

    51.6km

    03:59

    450m

    450m

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Expert

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

    Expert

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

    Expert

    Tips

    May 30, 2025

    Near the border stone 111, the official Kilometre Zero of the Western Front, there was a wooden observation post of the Swiss army during the First World War. This Poste d'observation N°2 offered a view of the French and German lines, while Switzerland maintained its neutrality 1. The post was a symbol of the tense calm at this unique border location, where three armies followed each other closely. Today, the site has been partly reconstructed and forms a special historical point along the hiking and cycling path in the far south of Alsace.

    Translated by Google •

      July 28, 2021

      Nice military history in the former front line D-F-Ch in WWI.
      More information: j3l.ch/de/V1749/sentier-du-km-0 and visit.alsace/de/242012793-kilometer-0-pfad-der-westfront-pfetterhouse -moss-bonfol /

      Translated by Google •

        June 2, 2020

        A bunker that served the Swiss army as an observatory during the First World War.

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 510 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Monday 10 November

          11°C

          6°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Pfetterhausen, Altkirch, Alsace, France

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Lac de Lucelle

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy