Hohneck
La Bresse, France
A grassy 1,363 m summit on the Route des Crêtes, reached by a short spur road. Chamois graze on the slopes and the view drops to the lakes on the Alsace side.
At 1,363 m, the Hohneck is the third-highest summit in the Vosges and the highest point in Lorraine. It lies on the ridge that separates Alsace from Lorraine. From the top the view stretches over the Schiessrothried lake, the Alsatian valleys and the High Vosges as far as the Black Forest, and on a clear day sometimes as far as the Alps.
A dead-end road leads from the Route des Crêtes to the summit; traffic there is regulated to protect the area. You can also reach the top on foot or by bike. Approach from Colmar via Munster and the Col de la Schlucht, then along the Route des Crêtes, which is mostly closed by snow in winter (as of October 2026). The Hohneck is known for its chamois, which you are most likely to spot early in the morning or at sunset on the Sentier des Névés. There is an inn serving food and drink at the summit.
- Nearest town
- La Bresse, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.0395, 7.0181
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Belle HutteCampsite4 km from HohneckCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- La VologneCampsite4 km from HohneckTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Les Amis de la NatureCampsite7 km from HohneckTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Municipal Domaine de LongemerCampsite7 km from Hohneck · 300 pitchesCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping du SchlossbergCampsite12 km from HohneckTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping du ChevremontCampsite12 km from HohneckTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Hohneck?
Hohneck is in La Bresse, France, at GPS 48.0395, 7.0181. It is about 9 km from Munster.
Can you camp near Hohneck?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Belle Hutte, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 113 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hohneck?
Hohneck is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route des Crêtes through the Vosges.
What is there to see near Hohneck?
Places worth a stop nearby: Grand Ballon (16 km), Eguisheim (22 km), Hartmannswillerkopf (23 km) and Riquewihr (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Hohneck?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)