Kastelberg
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The Kastelberg seen from the Rainkopf
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 Kastelberg
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| Location | Alsace / Lorraine, France |
| Parent range | Vosges Mountains |
The Kastelberg is the fourth highest summit of the Vosges Mountains. It is located on the border between the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine.
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Etymology
In German Kastelberg means mountain of the castle.
Geography
File:Kastelberg versant alsacien.jpg
View of the Alsacian slopes of the mountain in early June (year:2006), with the last snow of the Vosges mountains ending to melt
The mountain is divided between the French municipalities of La Bresse (dep. of Vosges, Lorraine) and Metzeral (dep. of Haut-Rhin, Alsace).[1] Nearby the mountain, on its Lorraine side, there is the ski resort of La Bresse, which offers an area served by skilifts ranging from 650 metres to 1350 metres as well as 50 km of cross country ski trails.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 IGN maps available on Géoportail
- ↑ Kastelberg, web-page on www.peakbagger.com
- ↑ La Bresse Hohneck , info on the ski resort on [1] (access date: June 3rd 2013)
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