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The trenches of Hartmannswillerkopf — loop from Wattwiller

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The trenches of Hartmannswillerkopf — loop from Wattwiller

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The trenches of Hartmannswillerkopf — loop from Wattwiller

02:31

7.03km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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971 m

La Suisse Lippique Trenches

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Very impressive fortress that can only give us an idea of what it must have been like to live here during the war. Countless tunnels and passageways that lead to storage rooms, sleeping caves and firing positions.

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2.17 km

View from the Summit Cross of Hartmannswillerkopf

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Although this point is the highest point on the HWK, it is "only" a high plateau. If you follow the second round (Boucle 2), you get to another rocky peak on the eastern shoulder with a very nice view.

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2.77 km

Viewpoint at the summit of Vieil Armand

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This French observation post was restored in this place in 1985, it was then on the southern slope.
It is of the "Molehill" type, model OD 92-95
in the shape …

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3.10 km

Roche Sermet

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Today you can only guess what happened here a hundred years ago, what remains is a wonderful view of the large Belchen.

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3.90 km

Hartmannswillerkopf National Monument

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The Hartmannswillerkopf is one of the four great national monuments of the First World War. Composed of an altar, a cemetery and a crypt, it is also distinguished by its …

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7.03 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

2.69 km

578 m

136 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Trail Reviews

misahast

July 16, 2023, Hartmannsweiler Kopf

Very impressive circular hike through the trenches of World War I and a journey back in time 100 years. It's unbelievable what happened back then.

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Tartufo 🇩🇪 🐾

May 27, 2025, Menschenfresserberg II (Hartmanswillerkopf) Elsass🇨🇵

I've been here before, and you always discover new things...and I have a lot of respect for this part of history, as this topic is very topical...Unfortunately. This time we started from the Hirzenstein parking lot, up to the Silberloch... During the climb, my thoughts flowed. Here, surrounded by nature, you become thoughtful. The history of this place is present, and I reflect on the issues that affect us today.🐾

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Stefan 🇺🇦

July 9, 2024, Die Gräben von Hartmannswillerkopf - Rundweg ab Wattwiller

Very impressive, adventurous tour, very demanding and sweaty (!), through historical trenches and on many very beautiful hiking trails. 👌⛰️

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The trenches of Hartmannswillerkopf — loop from Wattwiller

La Suisse Lippique Trenches

View from the Summit Cross of Hartmannswillerkopf

Viewpoint at the summit of Vieil Armand

Roche Sermet

Hartmannswillerkopf National Monument

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