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Hartmannswillerkopf – 00 0156 Nécropole nationale du Silberloch📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hartmannswillerkopf

Wattwiller, France

History

A First World War battlefield where trenches and bunkers still scar the forest, with a crypt and a Franco-German museum. Allow at least two hours for the paths.

Nearest town
Wattwiller, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.8580, 7.1520

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Le Vert VallonCampsite
    9 km from Hartmannswillerkopf
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  • Camping Les CastorsCampsite
    12 km from Hartmannswillerkopf · 103 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping de MasevauxCampsite
    15 km from Hartmannswillerkopf
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  • Camping Municipal Benelux-BâleCampsite
    16 km from Hartmannswillerkopf · 157 pitches
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  • Camping du SchlossbergCampsite
    18 km from Hartmannswillerkopf
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  • Camping municipal de l'IllCampsite
    19 km from Hartmannswillerkopf
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hartmannswillerkopf?

Hartmannswillerkopf is in Wattwiller, France, at GPS 47.8580, 7.1520. It is about 7 km from Thann.

Can you camp near Hartmannswillerkopf?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Huttopia Wattwiller, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hartmannswillerkopf?

Hartmannswillerkopf is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route des Crêtes through the Vosges.

What is there to see near Hartmannswillerkopf?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grand Ballon (6 km), Hohneck (23 km), Eguisheim (24 km) and Ballon d’Alsace (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Hartmannswillerkopf?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)