Rainkopf


The Rainkopf is one of the highest summits of the Vosges Mountains. It is located on the border between the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine. Not faraway from its summit is located a mountain hut called Refuge "Louis Hergès" au Rainkopf

Etymology

In German Rainkopf means ravine mountain.

Geography

The mountain is divided between the French municipalities of La Bresse, Mittlach and Wildenstein.
The well known Route des Crêtes transits not faraway from the top of the mountain, which can be reached by a foothpath signposted by the Vosges Club.