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Massif du Hohneck & Kastelberg

Alsace  >  France

Located in the heart of the Vosges at the height of Colmar, the third highest point, the Hohneck massif (1363 m) has a remarkable alpine character.

Añadido* por Martin Grienenberger
Última actualización 27 noviembre 2024

Descripción

Located in the heart of the Vosges at the height of Colmar, the third highest point after the Grand Ballon and the Storckenkopf, the Hohneck massif (1363 m) is typical of the old forests and altitude meadows of the Vosges. This subalpine meadow (or thatch) gives way rather abruptly to steep slopes facing east which testify to the past glacial erosion. North of the summit opens the Frankenthal-Missheimle cirque (classified Nature Reserve) bordered by multiple rocky bars, and to the south by the Wormspel circus with gentler slopes, undisputed refuge of chamois.

It's one of the most richest ornithological site of the region. Nesting species in the meadows are Alondra Común, Bisbita Pratense, Bisbita Alpino and Collalba Gris. The screes that dot the southern slopes of the cirques and the rock walls could house a Escribano Montesino and Acentor Alpino (both rare). With a little luck, the Halcón Peregrino and Cuervo Grande are also visible. In rocky environments, Treparriscos and Avión Roquero sometimes appear. Búho Real is also possible in the screes.

The forest areas at the foot of the circus or between the Schlucht pass and the Hohneck summit are home to classic birds: Mirlo Capiblanco, and Verderón Serrano on the fringe, Carbonero Garrapinos, Herrerillo Capuchino and Carbonero Montano, Cascanueces Común (rare), Piquitureto Común, Picamaderos Negro, Pico Picapinos, Mosquitero Silbador ... Thousands of passerines (finches, thrushes, pipits ...) fly over the Vosges passes during their migration.

Late August is the best time to see Chorlito Carambolo on its stopover. The low vegetation at the Hohneck and Kastelberg summits is indeed favorable to the post-nuptial migratory stopover of this shorebird.

Because of the great diversity of species present, each season is interesting. A day in may or june is a good choice and an be combined with Tanet-Gazon du Faing.

Access to the sites is theoretically possible all year round, but the heavy winter snow prevents regular use of the paths leading to the ridges, and the dangers of avalanches can be prohibitive.

Detalles

Accesso

From Gérardmer or Munster, join the Col de la Schlucht by the D 417. Then follow the Route des Crêtes (D 430). You then have to reach the top of the Hohneck where there is a parking lot (from the hotel). Explore the high stubble by taking one of the many paths that run through it, such as the one that leads to the Schaeferthal pass. To discover the rock birds of the Wormspel circus, take the marked “blue triangle” path which descends to the Schiessrothried lake. You can get around the lake by taking the Fond-du-Cirque trail. You must observe early in the morning, especially between May and September, to avoid the many tourists.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Montaña , Pradera

Condiciones

Montañoso , Rocoso

Camino circular

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Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

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Migración de otoño , Primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Agotador

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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