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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.

https://www.memorial-hwk.eu/

The highest elevation on the Hartmannsweilerkopf, unfortunately also one of the most tragic places on this battlefield. Around the cross there are many trenches, fortresses and fortifications which can also be visited. These tell the sad story of this otherwise beautiful place.

Historical place in the Vosges that was hotly contested during the First World War

The climb via Geishouse to the Grand Ballon has been newly paved since summer 2023, making it a truly beautiful alternative to the routes where you have to share the road with motorcycles and sports cars. It's also highly recommended for scenic reasons and, as it's mostly through the forest, is relatively bearable in summer.

Great view, when the weather is clear you can see as far as the Black Forest.

The road from Geishouse is now a greenway reserved for bicycles! Watch out for the barrier at the bottom of Geishouse, especially on the way down!

For example, if you come from far below from Rimbach over the Fuchsfelsen, the character of the landscape up on the plateau changes dramatically: another world, wide views, flower meadows... simply fantastic. On days with good visibility, the detour to the highest point of the Rossberg is worthwhile, even if it only consists of a small group of rocks.