Le Hohwald: Discover Nature and Culture
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Le Hohwald can be discovered through several distinct themes: marked trails, a waterfall, an arboretum and sites dedicated to remembrance. When planning a trip, you can consider whether hiking, nature or a cultural outing should be the main focus. Local produce is also part of the character of the place. The following destinations offer practical points of reference for planning your trip and finding a hotel in Le Hohwald.
Hiking and cross-country skiing on marked trails
The marked trails in Le Hohwald are suitable for hiking and become cross-country ski trails in winter. This means different activities are available in different seasons. Snow conditions are crucial for cross-country skiing and can vary. If you would rather choose a route with several named points than a single natural attraction, Circuit CDF14 is one option: it passes the source of the Andlau, the Chaume des Veaux, the village of Le Hohwald and Cascade du Hohwald. Before hiking, you can take the conditions for the relevant season into account in your plans.
Cascade du Hohwald
Cascade du Hohwald is located at an altitude of 700 metres and is accessible year-round, provided you dress appropriately for the weather. At the foot of the waterfall, there is a platform with tables and benches. It is intended for picnics and viewing the waterfall, offering two specific ways to spend time at the site. Year-round access depends on having the right equipment for the weather; bear this condition in mind when planning your visit.
The waterfall is also a point on Circuit CDF14. You can visit it as a nature attraction in its own right or as part of a route that also passes the source, Chaume des Veaux and the village. Which option best suits your stay depends on whether you mainly want to visit the waterfall or choose a route with several named destinations.
Remembrance trail and arboretum
The Chemin de la MĂ©moire et des Droits de l'Homme theme trail leads to Le Hohwald and commemorates HaĂŻdi Hautval. A fountain dedicated to her is located along the trail. The remembrance trail thus has a different focus from hiking route CDF14: it centres on remembrance and the history associated with HaĂŻdi Hautval.
Another link between nature and culture is the Le Hohwald arboretum. It is home to remarkable trees, including a snake spruce and a rare sequoia. The arboretum also includes an experimental Douglas fir plantation dating from 1885. This historic date gives the plantation a distinctive point of reference within the tree garden. If you are interested in trees, here you can admire individual remarkable specimens as well as a specific example from the history of tree planting.
Art and local produce
Les Quatre Pierres is another work of art: the sculpture, created by Annette Bucher and Stephan Roher, is made of Vosges sandstone and was made available to the municipality of Le Hohwald. Belvédère is an artistic installation in a pavilion built by Gérard Starck on a hill in the Vosges; it offers a view of the landscape. These two works of art differ in form: one is a sandstone sculpture, the other an installation in a pavilion.
Local products may also be of interest when planning your trip. Farmers in Le Hohwald sell meat, cheese, honey and jam. The products on offer may vary depending on the season and the producer. The PĂ©diluve du Hohwald is also recommended as a place to take a break after physical activity, for example after hiking, running or cycling. Alongside routes and cultural destinations, you can therefore find information about local produce and a place to rest after exercising.
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