Historic circular route
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 24 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges
This segment may be dangerous
Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Tips
The Lingekopf is next to the Hartmannswillerkopf the most famous battlefield on the Vosges front.
The Circuit historique Hohrodberg-Linge passes by several positions where between July 20 and October 6, 1915, about 17,000 German and French soldiers died.translated by
•May 15, 2018
Thousands of soldiers are buried near the Col du Linge. The Col du Linge (German: Lingekopf) is a 980 meter high French pass in the Vosges in the Haut-Rhin department. During the First World War, the Col du Linge was on the front line dividing German and French troops in the Vosges. On August 9, 1981, the Musée mémorial du Linge was officially inaugurated as a memorial.
translated by•August 18, 2022
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