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.
| Storkenkopf | |
|---|---|
 The Storkenkopf | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,366 m (4,482 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 133 m (436 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 1.14 km (0.71 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 47°54′17″N 7°04′56″E / 47.90472°N 7.08222°E |
| Geography | |
  Storkenkopf France | |
| Location | Alsace, France |
| Parent range | Vosges Mountains |
Etymology
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Geography
editThe mountain is divided between the French municipalities of Saint-Amarin, Geishouse, and Lautenbachzell, all belonging to the Haut-Rhin department.[1] Near the mountain's top is the ferme du Haag, a farm which also provides accommodation.[3]
Access to the summit
editThe 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 for about 2 km (1.2 mi).[4]
References
edit- ^ a b IGN maps available on Géoportail
- ^ Storkenkopf, web-page on www.peakbagger.com
- ^ 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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