Hiking trail D04: Fortified positions south of Le Donon

  • OTVB / Bernard Gewinner
  • OTVB / Bernard Gewinner
  • OTVB / Bernard Gewinner
  • OTVB / Bernard Gewinner
Duration Half-day Length 11 Km Vertical rise 280 m Difficulty Intermediate Departing from Grandfontaine
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Description

Description

This is a history trail taking you along the fortified line of German defences south of Le Donon during the 1914-1918 war. The site is itself a page of the history of Alsace. Please note: An area for the protection of wild animals has been set up (marked by signs), so the complete 11-km trail is only open in July and August. Outside this period, only 5 km of the trail are open. Please see the trail description for more details. Thank you for your understanding. View map

Further information

Latitude 48.503006557359
Longitude 7.1417769389682
Markings to follow anneau rouge
Type of marking Club vosgien
Elevation 280 m
Duration Half-day
Lenght 11 Km
Level of difficulty Intermediate
Car park Parking at the Donon military cemetery/Donon Brasserie-Pizzeria
Departure point Parking at the Donon military cemetery/Donon Brasserie-Pizzeria
Nearest station Schirmeck La Broque

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