Highlight • Historical Site
Grand Cannon of Zillisheim
Mountain biking
4.9
(103)
Hiking
4.9
(43)
Cycling
5.0
(2)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Tips
Matto
September 9, 2025
Hiking
Beneath the forest canopy, you can discover numerous traces of bygone times, still visible or legible; only the "barracks" have disappeared. During a guided tour with one of the site's enthusiastic volunteers, you can explore the underground tunnels and discover the organization of this impressive military infrastructure. Of course, you can also visit the surface infrastructure yourself, following the marked route, where the panels provide detailed explanations.
An application, "Site du Grand Canon de Zillisheim," is also available for download.
An application, "Site du Grand Canon de Zillisheim," is also available for download.
Translated by
•
•
Pierre-francois
August 11, 2020
Mountain biking
Large Zillisheim cannon, artillery piece called "Max le long" (Langer Max) which was capable of firing up to 47.5 kilometers away, and which enabled the Germans to bombard Belfort with shells of 750 kg, World War I.
Translated by•
•
Office de Tourisme du Sundgau
April 16, 2024
Hiking
This site is the location of a “KW” cannon of the “Kaiser Wilhelm Geschutze” or “Max le long” type whose mission, during the First World War, was to fire large detonations at Belfort to provide a diversion during attacks. on Verdun and the forts of Vaux and Douaumont.
Translated by•
•
Sign up for a free komoot account to get 2 more insider tips and takes.
Nearby routes
Best routes near Grand Cannon of Zillisheim
Details
Informations
Elevation 340 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Friday 6 November
12°C
4°C
33 %
Additional weather tips
There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December