Saint Blaise Church, Metzeral

Name: Saint Blaise Church
Address: Metzeral, France

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The church of the Emm is at the same time the parish church of Metzeral-Sondernach, the place of a secular pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin and finally a memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the Great War fallen in Alsace and in the Vosges.

The name of Emm comes from the name of the hill on which the sanctuary is perched, evoking the legend of Emma and Roland of Roncesvalles.

Coordinates: 48°0'21"N, 7°4'19"E

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Saint Blaise Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohneck, Fischboedle, Schiessrothried, Petit Ballon.

3.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohneck, La Bresse
87 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque Vosges Mountains in La Bresse, France, the Hohneck stands as a majestic summit, inviting adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike to experience its breathtaking vistas. This prominent peak, reaching an altitude of 1,363 meters, is the...
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fischboedle
66 min walk • Nestled in the idyllic Vosges Mountains of northeastern France, Fischboedle is a serene lake that offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life. This hidden gem is a glacial lake known for its crystal-clear waters and the lush forest that surrounds it.
2.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schiessrothried
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Vosges Mountains in France, Schiessrothried is a serene alpine lake that beckons nature lovers and hikers alike. This hidden gem is situated within the majestic landscape of the Alsace region, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil...
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Ballon
78 min walk • The Petit Ballon or Little Belchen, is, at 1272m, one of the highest peaks of the Vosges Mountains in the department of Haut-Rhin, Alsace in France, about 5 km away from the village of Wasserbourg. The Rothenbrunnen mountain hut is 500m below. A car park is a further 500m away. The Col du Petit Ballon pass is close to the summit.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kastelberg
100 min walk • The Kastelberg is the fourth highest summit of the Vosges Mountains. It is located on the former border between the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine.
4.1 miNW
48°2'33"N • 7°0'9"E
Refuge du Sotré, Xonrupt-Longemer
105 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rainkopf
106 min walk • The Rainkopf is one of the highest summits of the Vosges Mountains. It is located on the border between the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine.
3.4 miW
Natural feature, Nature
Vosges
86 min walk • The Vosges are a range of low mountains in Eastern France, near its border with Germany. Together with the Palatine Forest to the north on the German side of the border, they form a single geomorphological unit and low mountain range of around 8,000 km2 in area.
4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Klintzkopf
101 min walk • The Klintzkopf, located in the French region of Alsace, is the fifth-highest summit of the Vosges Mountains.
3.9 miNE
48°2'23"N • 7°8'18"E
Maison du Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges, Munster
99 min walk • Natural history museum, Specialty museum, Museum
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Col du Platzerwasel
73 min walk • The Col du Platzerwasel is a mountain pass situated in the Vosges Mountains in the Haut-Rhin department of France, between Sondernach and Le Markstein.

Saint Blaise Church, Metzeral

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Saint Blaise Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)