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The southern trenches of Hartmannswillerkopf
Walker 
6.89 km
+467 m
-466 m
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wattwiller (Haut-Rhin)
The Hartmannswillerkopf (Viel Armand in French) was the scene of fierce fighting throughout 1915. Losses amounted to 50,000 dead, evenly divided between the two sides. This hike pays tribute to these soldiers by following part of their trenches. It begins with the ascent of the massif, following the German fortified trenches to the summit where the necropolis is located. The return route descends via the French side, the "Chemin des Dames".