Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park

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Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, Regional natural park in Northern Vosges mountains, France

The park spans 111 municipalities across Moselle and Bas-Rhin departments, with green hills and sandstone formations covering two-thirds of its territory.

The Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park was established in 1975 through the initiative of Alsace and Lorraine regions, receiving UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status in 1989.

The territory contains 37 medieval fortresses and citadels, along with 40 museums showcasing local glassmaking traditions and industrial heritage of the region.

Visitors can explore 2,600 kilometers of marked trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cycling throughout the forested landscape.

The park forms a cross-border biosphere reserve with German Naturpark Pfälzerwald, featuring extensive beech and oak forests that support numerous wildlife species.

Location: Moselle

Location: Bas-Rhin

Inception: 1976

Website: http://parc-vosges-nord.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.03066,7.53388

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39

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