Sudelkopf, Mountain summit in Haut-Rhin, France

Sudelkopf is a summit in the Vosges rising to 1,012 metres near the Route des Crêtes between the Grand Ballon and the Col Amic. Its slopes are covered in dense coniferous forest, with pale bare patches and exposed rock on the lower left. A concrete monument inscribed "HESSEN-NIERT" and "ERBAUT LANDWEHR JNF.RGT.13/87 1916" stands in the woods.

During World War I, this peak served as a strategic observation post where military forces monitored movements across the Vosges valleys. The high position gave armies clear sightlines to control surrounding territory during intense fighting in the region.

The summit lies near the Route des Crêtes between the Grand Ballon and the Col Amic. The stone monument at the pass, inscribed "HESSEN-NIERT" and "ERBAUT LANDWEHR JNF.RGT.13/87 1916", recalls the German Landwehr infantry units stationed here during the First World War.

Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring layers, as weather changes quickly at elevation and conditions can become slippery after rain. The main trails are well-marked, making navigation straightforward, but early morning starts help you avoid afternoon cloud cover and crowds.

This peak serves as a junction point where the GR53 and GR5 long-distance trails intersect, allowing hikers to continue for days through the range. Few visitors realize they can string together multiple summits without returning to a road or trailhead by using these marked corridors.