The best cycling routes around Niederburnhaupt

Altkirch Altkirch is the historic capital of the Sundgau and lies on a striking rocky spur above the valley of the Ill. The town's origins date back to the Middle Ages. The Counts of Ferrette built Altkirch into a fortified town; from 1215 onwards, it was protected by town walls and towers. The characteristic layout, narrow streets, and remnants of the fortifications have been preserved from this medieval town plan to this day. Particularly worth seeing is the Vieille Porte, a former town gate from around 1245. For centuries, Altkirch was an important administrative and commercial center of the Sundgau. After the destructions of the Thirty Years' War, numerous buildings were newly erected. The representative town hall dates from the 18th century, built in 1778 according to plans by the Swabian architect Jean Nissler. In the 19th century, the town continued to develop: alongside its traditional importance as a market and trading place, industrial enterprises emerged, including the well-known Gilardoni brickworks. The 20th century also left its mark. After the First World War, Altkirch became part of the re-Frenchified Alsace. The memory of this period is evident, among other things, at the Vieille Porte, where a Borne Vauthier commemorates the former front line of 1918. The original Altkirch war memorial from 1927 was destroyed during the German occupation in the Second World War; preserved parts were later integrated into a new memorial. Today, Altkirch, with around 6,000 inhabitants, is an important center of the Sundgau. The historic upper town with its old houses, remnants of fortifications, the town hall, and the Sundgau Museum continues to shape the townscape. Source: Ville d’Altkirch – History of the town

War Memorial of Burnhaupt-le-Haut The War Memorial of Burnhaupt-le-Haut commemorates the residents of the place who lost their lives in the wars of the 20th century. The memorial is particularly closely linked to the history of the First World War. At that time, Burnhaupt-le-Haut was located immediately in the front line area and was severely devastated during the fighting. The municipality describes the place for the years 1914-1918 as literally marked by the events of the war and completely destroyed. The current memorial, however, was only inaugurated in 1969. On June 13, 1969, a large festive parade took place on the occasion of its inauguration. This created a central place of remembrance for the fallen and missing of the municipality. The memorial is therefore not isolated, but is part of the turbulent local history: Burnhaupt-le-Haut was located between French and German positions during the First World War. The fighting left deep scars in the village and led to the destruction of numerous buildings. The current church of Saint-Boniface also had to be rebuilt after the war and was inaugurated in 1929. Today, the War Memorial is a place for annual commemorative ceremonies. Here, especially on November 11, the anniversary of the armistice of 1918, the victims of the First World War are remembered. Source: Municipality of Burnhaupt-le-Haut – History Further reading: Société d’Histoire de la Vallée de Masevaux – Contribution „Le monument aux morts de Burnhaupt-le-Haut“

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Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut The Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut is located on the former railway line from Cernay to Sewen, which led through the Dollertal. The line was built in the 19th century and was of great importance for passenger and freight transport in the region. During the First World War, the station gained particular strategic importance. Burnhaupt was located immediately behind or close to the front line between German and French troops. The railway was used to transport soldiers, weapons, ammunition, and other supplies. Due to the fighting, the station was heavily damaged. After the war, the station building was rebuilt between 1921 and 1923. A building typical of the region with elements of Alsatian architecture was created. The station has largely been preserved to this day and serves as a reminder of the importance of the railway for the region's development and the destruction of the First World War. Regular passenger service on the line was discontinued in 1967, and the line was later closed. Part of the former railway line is now operated as a museum railway by Train Thur Doller Alsace. Historic locomotives and wagons run on the line through the Dollertal, making the history of the railway tangible for visitors. The Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut is therefore not only a former transport hub, but also a historic site where the history of the region, the railway, and the First World War converge. Further information and historical photos: Train Thur Doller Alsace – Bahnhof Burnhaupt

the Michelbach lake is a place where you can stop for a picnic during hikes or bike rides

calm and well-rolling section

here people watch birds