Hohneck, Mountain summit and free flight site in Vosges, France
Hohneck is a granite peak in the Vosges that stands as one of the most prominent summits in the range. The landscape around it features rolling alpine terrain with marked hiking routes and road access via the Route des Crêtes for those approaching from below.
The mountain once served as a principal passage connecting the Gérardmer and Munster valleys before modern mountain roads were built. The construction of valley passes in the 19th century shifted travel patterns and reduced this peak's role as a main crossing.
A mountain tramway operated from Gérardmer to Hohneck between 1897 and 1939, reflecting the early development of mountain tourism in France.
The summit is accessible by car via the Route des Crêtes, making it straightforward to reach the high-altitude area. Hikers can choose from marked trails of varying difficulty starting from different trailheads in the surrounding valleys.
On clear days, visitors can see a wide panorama from the summit that extends across several European mountain regions. These distant views make the mountain a favored spot for paragliders and those seeking broad landscape perspectives.
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