The Rocher Blanc ascent

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Come discover the Rocher Blanc which offers a unique view of the old town and the Château de La Petite-Pierre.

The rocks, characteristic of the Vosges massif, are varied by their geological origin, their colors and their forms. These last ones inspired our ancestors who gave them different names. This circuit, technical, allows to discover the Rocher Blanc, which allows to benefit from a unique sight on the old town and the Castle of La Petite-Pierre.

Description

Follow the mountain bike signs decorated with circuit 1 black.

Departure : Parking of the Hanau Tourist Office - La Petite Pierre
Arrival : Parking of the Hanau Tourist Office - La Petite Pierre
Towns crossed : La Petite-Pierre and Eschbourg

3 points of interest

Museum
Stamp Museum
Web
Geology
Rocher Blanc
Or Weisser Fels. A 21 m high sandstone cliff, topped by a 9 m by 14 m plateau, offering a very nice view of the old town of La Petite-Pierre and its surrounding forests.

WARNING : from February to June, it is necessary to avoid approaching the rock to preserve the nesting of the peregrine falcon. Please respect the access restrictions if mentioned locally.
Monuments and architecture
The House of the Pagans
Built in 1534 at the initiative of Palatine Count Louis V, its architecture, unique in Alsace, is as much civil as miliary. Built on a rocky promontory overlooking the forest, the site was occupied by a watchtower in the Gallo-Roman era, as evidenced by traces of foundations in the cellar. Considered a high vibratory place, it would mark the location of a Celtic place of worship.