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Masevaux is the vibrant heart of the Doller valley and an ideal starting point for rides to the Ballon d'Alsace and the other Vosges passes.

The Églises Saint-Martin (Sint-Martinuskerk) in Masevaux is a historic, neoclassical church in Alsace. The church is particularly known for its impressive organ history and the annual international organ festival

The Hohlenstein cave is 900 meters long, which is enough to make it the largest in Alsace. It is also the only one in the region with an underground river. In the 19th century, during the first excavations, bones were found, proving the presence of animals such as mammoths and bears in the area more than 20,000 years ago.

War Memorial of Burnhaupt-le-Haut The War Memorial of Burnhaupt-le-Haut commemorates the residents of the place who lost their lives in the wars of the 20th century. The memorial is particularly closely linked to the history of the First World War. At that time, Burnhaupt-le-Haut was located immediately in the front line area and was severely devastated during the fighting. The municipality describes the place for the years 1914-1918 as literally marked by the events of the war and completely destroyed. The current memorial, however, was only inaugurated in 1969. On June 13, 1969, a large festive parade took place on the occasion of its inauguration. This created a central place of remembrance for the fallen and missing of the municipality. The memorial is therefore not isolated, but is part of the turbulent local history: Burnhaupt-le-Haut was located between French and German positions during the First World War. The fighting left deep scars in the village and led to the destruction of numerous buildings. The current church of Saint-Boniface also had to be rebuilt after the war and was inaugurated in 1929. Today, the War Memorial is a place for annual commemorative ceremonies. Here, especially on November 11, the anniversary of the armistice of 1918, the victims of the First World War are remembered. Source: Municipality of Burnhaupt-le-Haut – History Further reading: Société d’Histoire de la Vallée de Masevaux – Contribution „Le monument aux morts de Burnhaupt-le-Haut“

Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut The Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut is located on the former railway line from Cernay to Sewen, which led through the Dollertal. The line was built in the 19th century and was of great importance for passenger and freight transport in the region. During the First World War, the station gained particular strategic importance. Burnhaupt was located immediately behind or close to the front line between German and French troops. The railway was used to transport soldiers, weapons, ammunition, and other supplies. Due to the fighting, the station was heavily damaged. After the war, the station building was rebuilt between 1921 and 1923. A building typical of the region with elements of Alsatian architecture was created. The station has largely been preserved to this day and serves as a reminder of the importance of the railway for the region's development and the destruction of the First World War. Regular passenger service on the line was discontinued in 1967, and the line was later closed. Part of the former railway line is now operated as a museum railway by Train Thur Doller Alsace. Historic locomotives and wagons run on the line through the Dollertal, making the history of the railway tangible for visitors. The Bahnhof Burnhaupt-le-Haut is therefore not only a former transport hub, but also a historic site where the history of the region, the railway, and the First World War converge. Further information and historical photos: Train Thur Doller Alsace – Bahnhof Burnhaupt

This old chapel was erected after the French Revolution on the old path to Thann and fell into disrepair over time. In 1932, the community decided to rebuild it. The current small building has a simple nave, an open porch, and a small bell tower with a bell. In front of the chapel stands a statue of the Virgin Mary, which underscores the character of the place as a pilgrimage and devotional site. The chapel is dedicated to the "Mother of God of Perpetual Help" and belongs to the typical small religious monuments of southern Alsace.

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Burnhaupt-le-Haut, is a bourg rural (a rural centre with urban influences) in the Doller valley, on the edge of the Vosges. In 1917, it was almost completely destroyed during WWI. The Saint-Boniface church, originally from the 18th century, was rebuilt after WWII in a striking art deco style. Inside you will find, among other things, an organ from 1930 and Byzantine-inspired wood carvings.