Ferme-Auberge du Molkenrain, Mountain restaurant and guest house in Wattwiller, France.
The Ferme-Auberge du Molkenrain is a mountain restaurant and guest house located at 1040 meters elevation near Wattwiller. From this vantage point, visitors can see the Vosges Mountains, the Alsace Plain, the Alps, and the Black Forest.
The farm was established in 1807 and rebuilt after World War I. It sits near Viel Armand, a site with trenches and bunkers from 1914 to 1918.
The restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes in a setting decorated with antique woodwork and a ceramic stove. House-made pies and slow-cooked meats reflect local cooking traditions passed through generations.
The establishment sits at an accessible elevation with panoramic views in multiple directions. Visitors should prepare for changeable mountain weather and bring warm clothing.
The 32-hectare property hosts 70 Salers cattle grazing during summer months, producing meat with a distinctive red hue. These animals provide a significant portion of the ingredients for the restaurant's homemade specialties.
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