Les Balcons d'Orbey
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:36 | 18:44 | 18:03 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 21:36 | 20:47 |
| September equinox | 07:19 | 19:32 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 08:20 | 16:41 | 15:47 |
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Where it is
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (access:conditional=no @ (nov-apr)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Les Balcons d'Orbey?
Les Balcons d'Orbey sits at about 3,599 feet (1,097 m).
Is Les Balcons d'Orbey better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Les Balcons d'Orbey toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Is the road to Les Balcons d'Orbey open year-round?
No. The approach to Les Balcons d'Orbey closes seasonally. The source records: access:conditional=no @ (nov-apr). Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the next lookout after Les Balcons d'Orbey?
Roche des Fées is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Les Balcons d'Orbey.
A southwest-facing scenic overlook on Route des Crêtes (Vosges), reported by OpenStreetMap.
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