マンワイラーの天然記念物・トップ4

The Langenstein menhir (a 4-meter-high long stone) was erected in 1904 by a Soultzmatt industrialist, who recognized this block as an overturned menhir. Legend tells that on full moon nights, fairies, or White Ladies, come to dance around the Langenstein. During this ceremony, the stone is said to begin spinning!

The origin of the name “Vallée Noble” is explained in the book published in 1914 by Thiébaut Walter. This mentions a priest who gave himself the title of "Vicarius in Nobili Sultzmattiensi", as well as the numerous noble families who inhabited the locality, hence its name "Vallis Praenobilis", the "Noble Valley "..

The sandstone Grossfels (Big Rock) peaks 400m above Soultzmatt

Grossfels means big rock. The Grossfels overlooks Soultzmatt at an altitude of 400m. It is made of pudding stoneware. From a simplistic explanation it is Sandstone encrusted with pebbles. The access trail, although easy on foot, requires fairly good mountain biking technique. There are many hairpins and rocky steps.

Langstein means long stone. According to scientists, the block was extracted approximately 1km from its location. Its erection dates from the Celtic period, around 560 BC. It was rediscovered in 1904 lying on the ground by Fritz Keller, an industrialist from the region. It was straightened in 1906. A host of legends are linked to this Menhir. Listing them here would be too long.

Very impressive rock formation, ideally take the "detour" and look at it from below

Impressive sandstone quarries with a beautiful, winding forest path.

The old quarries have now become a climbing site.