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Walking tour: The casemates trail

In the forest of Bettlach, directly accessible from the town, a path called "casemates" of about 2km, connects three imposing forts of the Maginot Line, built between 1937 and 1940.

This path is lined with excellent explanatory panels that tell the story of this Maginot Line, the colossal efforts it required and the ephemeral role it played at the start of the Second World War.

A beautiful view of the Jura massif spices up this little loop.

Description

Signage to follow:
red circle
Place of the event / departure:
Bettlach town hall
Altitude (m):
456
Location:
  • At the edge of the forest
  • Panoramic view
Duration: 1h
Type of tour, itinerary: pedestrian
Circuit themes: wars
Length of circuit / route (in km): 1,5
Cumulative positive elevation (in m): 50
Markup type
  • Vosges club
  • Explanatory panels
Type of trail / circuit
  • Historical/heritage/religious trail
Restaurant on site:
  • Bar / Bar
  • Restaurant

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Duration:

Reception hours:
accessible all year round

Contact


68480 Bettlach
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Information

SUNDGAU TOURIST OFFICE
13 Castle Street
68130 Altkirch
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Location:
  • At the edge of the forest
  • Panoramic view

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