Le Schweisel, Mountain summit in Haut-Rhin, France

Le Schweisel is a mountain summit in the Vosges range standing at around 1,270 meters and located on the border between Kruth and Metzeral in Alsace. The peak offers open views across the surrounding mountain landscape and can be reached through several hiking paths.

Le Schweisel lies on the border between Kruth and Metzeral, 9.7 km west of La Bresse, and its 1,271-metre summit rises about 85 metres above the surrounding terrain. The nearest higher point is the Batteriekopf at 1,311 metres, 2.3 km to the north. The summit is wooded, with beech and fir forest covering the slopes.

The mountain inns near this peak serve traditional Alsatian dishes and offer hikers a place to rest between walks. These establishments show how mountain hospitality remains an important part of how people experience the region today.

Access to the peak is through several marked hiking trails with different difficulty levels, with some routes also suitable for bicycles. It is advisable to bring weather-resistant clothing and check the condition of the paths before heading out.

The summit is a site for slope soaring with radio-controlled gliders, and all categories of glider can fly here when the wind comes from the west. The open western flank of the hill, visible as a grassy slope crossed by a faint track, faces the prevailing wind.