Fontaine de la Duchesse

Fontaine de la Duchesse is a spring in , , and has an elevation of 1,256 metres. Fontaine de la Duchesse is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hohneck and Spitzkoepfe.

Peak
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The is, at 1,363 m, the third highest summit of the Vosges Mountains and the highest point of Lorraine. On its summit stands a mountain hut, clearly visible in the distance. Near the mountain's top is the ski resort of La Bresse .

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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The is the fourth highest summit of the Vosges Mountains. It is located on the former border between the French regions of and Lorraine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Metzeral and Muhlbach-sur-Munster.

Village
Photo: Wernain Samuel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the department in in north-eastern . The commune is located in the historical and cultural region of . is situated 5 km southeast of Fontaine de la Duchesse.

Village
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is a commune in the department in in north-eastern . It is the birthplace of the German publisher Johann Carolus, founder of the earliest known newspaper in 1605. is situated 6 km east of Fontaine de la Duchesse.

Village
Photo: Eric Spenle, CC BY 3.0.
is a commune in the département in in north-eastern . is situated 6 km southeast of Fontaine de la Duchesse.

Fontaine de la Duchesse

Latitude
48.03075° or 48° 1′ 51″ north
Longitude
7.00777° or 7° 0′ 28″ east
Elevation
1,256 metres (4,121 feet)
Open location code
8FW922J5+84
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2506452116
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­spring
Geo­Names ID
12217740
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