How to Get by Car to Hohneck, the Roof of the Vosges?
Le Hohneck is a mountain peak at an elevation of 1,362 m (4,468 ft) above sea level, located in Grand Est, in France.
Where is Hohneck?
The summit is located on the boundary between the Vosges and the Haut-Rhin departments, in the north-eastern part of the country, within the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park.
What’s at the summit of Hohneck?
The summit hosts a big parking lot and a mountain refuge known as Auberge du Sommet du Hohneck. The peak dominates the ridge that separates Alsace and Lorraine. A peak nearby, located 1.5 km to the east and rising to 1,288 m, is called Little Hohneck. Near the mountain's top is the ski resort of La Bresse Hohneck.
Is Hohneck worth the drive?
Set high in the Vosges Mountains, the summit provides stunning views. On a clear day, it is possible to spot the entire Vosges range, the Black Forest, the Jura, a good part of the Swiss Alps, and, in the distance, the Mont Blanc.
Is the road to Hohneck paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved yet in very bad condition, with 7 hairpin turns and narrow parts.
How long is the road to Hohneck?
Starting from the scenic D430 Road (Route des Cretes), the ascent is 1.4 km (0.86 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 114 m, and the average gradient is 8.14%.