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
Elevation1,366 m (4,482 ft)[1]
Prominence133 m (436 ft)[2]
Isolation1.14 km (0.71 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates47°54′17″N 7°04′56″E / 47.90472°N 7.08222°E / 47.90472; 7.08222
Geography
Storkenkopf is located in France
Storkenkopf
Storkenkopf
France
LocationAlsace, France
Parent rangeVosges Mountains

Etymology

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View over the central part of Vosges mountains from the Storkenkopf

In German and in Alsatian Storkenkopf means "storks' head".

Geography

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The 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

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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 for about 2 km (1.2 mi).[4]


References

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  1. ^ a b IGN maps available on Géoportail
  2. ^ Storkenkopf, web-page on www.peakbagger.com
  3. ^ Ferme auberge du Haag - Geishouse, farm's web site www.jds.fr/geishouse
  4. ^ Le tour des Vosges en 365 jours - Storkenkopf, article on www.vosges-rando.net