The Batteriekopf is a peak in the Vosges Mountains, reaching an altitude of 1,311 meters. This mountain borders the Route des Crêtes and is located immediately south of the Rothenbachkopf, spanning the municipalities of Wildenstein and Metzeral.[2][3]

Batteriekopf
The Batteriekopf.
Highest point
Elevation1,311 m (4,301 ft)[1]
Coordinates47°59′38″N 6°58′50″E / 47.99389°N 6.98056°E / 47.99389; 6.98056
Geography
Batteriekopf is located in France
Batteriekopf
Batteriekopf
France
LocationAlsace, France
Parent rangeVosges Mountains

Environmental protection

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Part of the western slope of Batteriekopf is included in the Hautes-Chaumes du Rothenbach regional nature reserve which aims to preserve the summit lawns.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ IGN maps available on Géoportail
  2. ^ Striebig, Thomas (2021-08-04). Grande Traversée des Vosges (Guide de randonnées): De Wissembourg à Belfort par le GR 53 et le GR 5. 36 étapes avec traces GPS (in French). Bergverlag Rother GmbH. ISBN 978-3-7633-4949-4.
  3. ^ Mündel, Curt (2023-01-17). Die Vogesen (in German). BoD – Books on Demand. p. 358. ISBN 978-3-368-60965-8.
  4. ^ "Hautes-chaumes du Rothenbach | RESERVES NATURELLES DE FRANCE". www.reserves-naturelles.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.