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Vieil Armand, also known as Hartmannswillerkopf, is a striking mountain peak in the southern Vosges, near the Col Amic. This place is not only popular with cyclists because of the challenging climb and the panoramic view of the Rhine plain, but also an important historical monument. During the First World War, fierce fighting took place here between French and German troops, resulting in a static trench warfare. Today, the area is a national memorial with a crypt, military cemetery and well-preserved trenches. The climb to Vieil Armand via the Col Amic is not only sportingly rewarding, but also impressive because of the historical significance of the landscape.

The “Roche Sermet” is a rock formation located on the Hartmannswillerkopf¹ battlefield. It is located at an altitude of approximately **910 meters**². Hartmannswillerkopf, also known as Vieil Armand, is a pyramidal rocky spur in the Vosges massif, overlooking the Alsace plain from its 957 meters¹. During the First World War, it was a strategic summit hotly contested by the French and German armies¹. Today, the Hartmannswillerkopf is a place of memory, bearing witness to the suffering of the soldiers who fought in the name of their country¹. The German remains encountered on the ground, sometimes quite spaced apart from each other, are witnesses to this historical period¹. Source: conversation with Bing, 05/07/2024 (1) HWK: Vestiges of the Past - e-monsite. https://hartmannswillerkopf.e-monsite.com/pages/hwk-vestiges-du-passe.html. (2) Presentation. https://hartmannswillerkopf.e-monsite.com/pages/presentation.html. (3) The Hartmannswillerkopf | Paths of memory. https://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/en/hartmannswillerkopf. (4) The Hartmannswillerkopf - Official website. https://www.memorial-hwk.eu/.

The Adlerhorst is a German shelter located on the Hartmannswillerkopf³ battlefield. This two-story shelter is built into a rock³. It is equipped with a machine gun post, observatories and a fountain³. Hartmannswillerkopf, also known as Vieil Armand, is a pyramidal rocky spur in the Vosges massif, overlooking the Alsace plain from its 956 meters². During the First World War, it was a strategic summit hotly contested by the French and German armies². Today, the Hartmannswillerkopf is a place of memory, bearing witness to the suffering of the soldiers who fought in the name of their country³. The German remains encountered on the ground, sometimes quite spaced apart from each other, are witnesses to this historical period³. (1) The Hartmannswillerkopf – German positions – By hills and by forts. https://parmontsetparforts.fr/2024/03/17/hwk-positions-allemandes/. (2) The Hartmannswillerkopf - Official website. https://www.memorial-hwk.eu/. (3). https://bing.com/search?q=adlerhorst+810+hartmannswillerkopf.

During the First World War, this rock massif was expanded into a strong, self-sufficient fortress. Over time, the hilltop was completely hollowed out with a large number of tunnels and rock chambers.

Ditch and a very nice panoramic view

A fortified natural rock that can be accessed from several levels. even the hiking trail leads through one of the rooms.

The Hartmannswillerkopf is one of the four great national monuments of the First World War. Composed of an altar, a cemetery and a crypt, it is also distinguished by its unique setting overlooking the plain of Alsace. To visit the crypt, timetables are available on the website: www.memorial-hwk.eu.

Very nicely preserved section of the stellungssysteme.Clear recommendation