Top 4 Mountain Passes around Nothalten

Champ du Feu, at 1099 meters, is the highest mountain in the Bas-Rhin department of the Vosges in Alsace. It is located between the villages of Belmont and Le Hohwald and consists of an extensive high plateau with forests, meadows, and moorlands. The area is a popular nature and recreational area. In summer, it is mainly used for hiking, mountain biking, and nature observation. In winter, there is a small ski resort with cross-country trails and simple slopes for winter sports. The stream La Serva originates from Champ du Feu and later forms the Cascade de la Serva. In clear weather, the summit offers wide views over the Vosges, the Rhine plain, and as far as the Black Forest. The area is particularly known for its tranquil nature, high moors, sunrises and starry skies, as well as well-marked hiking trails.

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Possible origins of the name: Celtic rituals: It is believed that solstice and sacrificial fires were lit here in Celtic times. Charcoal burners' fire: The "fire" could also refer to the fires lit by charcoal burners in the surrounding forests of the Vosges Mountains. Cattle pasture: A popular theory states that the French word "feu" is a corruption of the German word "Vieh," meaning "field of cattle," as it was a sparsely wooded plateau where cattle could graze. Text from the Internet

Place at an altitude of 320m; orientation point

One of the nicest passes in the Vosges. Almost no traffic, small shaded road and pretty views. In the direction Villé -> Rombach, I find the climb and descent more pleasant.

If you come from the Col de la Charbonnière, it is only a few meters uphill again and then you have already reached the top of the pass.

Halfway between the charming hamlet of Hohwald and the Champ du Feu station, the Kreuzweg pass offers a pleasant stopover. In the middle of the imposing forest of the massif, it offers unobstructed views at an altitude of 768 meters. It is a good place to spend the night in the mountains with the presence of two farm inns. There is also an adventure park for the enjoyment of young people.

Very pretty pass, pleasant with little traffic.