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Between Science and Folklore: The Story of the Giants of Frankenthal

  • 2h30 min
  • 4km
  • +150m
  • Easy

Nature stories, tales, and legends following in the footsteps of the Frankenthal ice giants. With Etienne Brandt, mountain guide and storyteller, and Emmanuelle Hans from the Frankenthal Missheimle Nature Reserve.

As part of the 2026 summer program at “Tétras 1139” at Col de la Schlucht, organized by the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park.

Registration, information, and public reception hours:
Reception at Tétras 1139 - Col de la Schlucht
Hours vary by season. Open during all school breaks.

Circuit technical specifications
  • Difficulty level - Easy
  • Duration - 2h30 min
  • Distance - 4km
  • Total positive elevation gain - +150m
  • Circuit theme - Botanique

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