アットスタットの天然記念物・トップ20

A challenge on a mountain bike without a motor. But the downhill trails are great. It's worth it 👍🏻

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!

I was there in the evening and the area was freely accessible and deserted. In the evening sun and with the heather in bloom it was almost grotesquely beautiful...

The way up is full of street paintings from the last Tour de France stages that went up there. It's a special feeling even without all the extras and I can recommend everyone to try the climb. Once you're at the top, you have the choice between different descents. I opted for the gravel descent, which was an additional physical challenge as it was very steep and rocky. There is a lovely mountain pasture on the way down where you can recharge your batteries with blueberry cake, coffee and non-alcoholic beer (Ferme Auberge Strohberg). It's also a good place to go if you've "forgotten" your bars and gel.

A worthwhile destination by bike and a nice starting point for hikes.

Very windy but great view

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.

Compared to its big brother, the Petit Ballon is a little more remote, but has less traffic and is just as scenic. As with the Grand Ballon, you don't drive directly over the summit, but rather over a pass a little below.