Col du Platzerwasel

#4756 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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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. It has been crossed occasionally during the Tour de France cycle race, including on Stage 10 of the 2014 race. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 3878 ftCoordinates: 47°58'10"N, 7°2'35"E

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Col du Platzerwasel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac de la Lauch, Fischboedle, Schiessrothried, Petit Ballon.

2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de la Lauch
60 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Vosges Mountains of Alsace, France, Lac de la Lauch is a serene alpine lake that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling world beyond its shores. This pristine body of water is situated at an altitude of approximately 900 meters, providing...
3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Fischboedle
98 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.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schiessrothried
109 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...
3.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Ballon
100 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.
4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kastelberg
115 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.
4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Blanchemer
116 min walk • Lac de Blanchemer is a lake at La Bresse in Vosges, France.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rainkopf
101 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.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein, Kruth
106 min walk • Lac de Kruth-Wildenstein is a lake in Haut-Rhin, France. At an elevation of 545 m, its surface area is 0.81 km².
3.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rothenbachkopf
92 min walk • The Rothenbachkopf is a mountain, 1,315 metres high, in the High Vosges in France. Only a few metres to the west of the summit runs the Route des Crêtes heading south from the Col de la Schlucht. Several Vosges Club hiking trails run over the top.
4.1 miW
Forts and castles
Château de Wildenstein
106 min walk • The Château de Wildenstein is a ruined castle in the Alsace region of France, situated in the commune of Kruth in the Haut-Rhin département.
2.9 miNW
Natural feature, Nature
Vosges
74 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.