Rochers de la Martinswand
The Rochers de la Martinswand overlook sits at 4,089 feet along the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges, facing 120°. The terrain drops 809 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, making for a steep foreground. To the south, Hohneck rises to 4,472 feet at a distance of 0.7 miles, with Le Petit Hohneck visible to the southeast at 1.1 miles and 4,229 feet. Further along the same direction, Gaschneykopf and Taennlekopf appear at 1.9 and 2.4 miles respectively, standing at 3,563 and 3,196 feet. Sattelkopf lies to the east at 2.9 miles, with an elevation of 2,927 feet. The overlook faces toward sunrise, roughly 30 degrees off square with that direction. On the Route des Crêtes, this stop follows Taubenklangfelsen and precedes Rainkopf.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hohneck4,472 ftsouth · 0.7 mi
- Le Petit Hohneck4,229 ftsoutheast · 1.1 mi
- Gaschneykopf3,563 fteast-southeast · 1.9 mi
- Taennlekopf3,196 fteast-southeast · 2.4 mi
- Sattelkopf2,927 fteast · 2.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:36 | 18:44 | 18:03 |
| June solstice | 05:33 | 21:36 | 20:47 |
| September equinox | 07:19 | 19:32 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 08:20 | 16:42 | 15:48 |
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Where it is
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How high is Rochers de la Martinswand?
Rochers de la Martinswand sits at about 4,089 feet (1,246 m).
What can you see from Rochers de la Martinswand?
From Rochers de la Martinswand: Hohneck (S, 0.7 mi); Le Petit Hohneck (SE, 1.1 mi); Gaschneykopf (ESE, 1.9 mi); Taennlekopf (ESE, 2.4 mi).
Is Rochers de la Martinswand better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Rochers de la Martinswand toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Rochers de la Martinswand?
Rainkopf is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Rochers de la Martinswand.
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