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Col du Haag

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Col du Haag

Recommended by 396 hikers out of 412

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    September 6, 2020

    The Route des Crêtes, or the Vosges ridge road, is one of the most impressive mountain roads in France. The scenic Route des Crêtes runs along the main ridge of the Southern Vosges almost entirely at an altitude of 1200 m.
    Originally, it was laid out by French troops as a supply route during the First World War. Today, in the snow-free months, it is mainly visitors to the Vosges who travel on it. It runs for 75 km from Col du Bonhomme in the north via Col de la Schlucht, Hohneck, Markstein, Grand Ballon and Cernay to Thann in the south.
    The route passes several sites from the First World War and touches the highest mountain in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon.
    Mostly deciduous and mixed forests line the road, or there are wonderful views of the wooded slopes of the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Black Forest opposite. On a clear day the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps and Montblanc.
    On nice days it is very popular with bikers with and without motor, and hikers get their money's worth on the left and right of the road.
    Many convertible tours are also made here, which come from all regions of Europe.
    The Ferme, (cozy Alsatian country inns), which can be found along the entire route, offer refreshment opportunities.

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      August 21, 2017

      Ideal point to start a round on the Grand Ballon and finish there with an Amber beer. Very cozy Auberge!

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        September 6, 2020

        Located at the foot of the Großer Ballon, on the Storckenkopf, the Farm-Gasthof Haag is in a first-class location. Because it is right on the edge of Gratstrasse and at the intersection of many hiking trails.

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          Location: Lautenbachzell, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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