Storkenkopf
| Storkenkopf | |
|---|---|
 The Storkenkopf | |
| Elevation | 1,366 m (4,482 ft)[1] |
| Location | |
  Storkenkopf France | |
| Location | Alsace, France |
| Range | Vosges Mountains |
| Coordinates | 47°54′17″N 7°04′56″E / 47.90472°N 7.08222°ECoordinates: 47°54′17″N 7°04′56″E / 47.90472°N 7.08222°E |
The Storkenkopf is the second highest summit of the Vosges Mountains. It is located in the French region of Alsace, close to the Grand Ballon.
Etymology
View on the central part of Vosges mountains from the Storkenkopf - August the 15th, 2005
In German Storkenkopf means Storks' head.
Geography
The mountain is divided between the French municipalities of Saint-Amarin, Geishouse and Lautenbachzell, all belonging to the Haut-Rhin department.[1] Nearby the mountain's top there is the ferme du Haag, a farm which also provides accommodation.[2]
Access to the summit
The well known Route des Crêtes (French for road of the peaks) transits not faraway from the top of the mountain, which is possible to reach on foot following a forest service road of about 2 km.[3]
See also
- Grand Ballon
- Vosges Mountains
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 IGN maps available on Géoportail
- ↑ Ferme auberge du Haag - Geishouse, farm's web site www.jds.fr/geishouse
- ↑ Le tour des Vosges en 365 jours - Storkenkopf, article on www.vosges-rando.net
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