The Rangen cross
Nearest train station :
3 km - Thann
Opening hours :
Accessible toute l'année
Useful informations
Location
Piedmont (vineyards)
Panoramic view
Type of site
Landmark
Viewpoint and panorama
Type of visit
Free visit
Self-guided visit with documents in French
Access
Through a gravel road
Walking time (min) from carpark to site :
60
Facilities
Outdoor activity
With kids
Not suited for strollers
Rates
Free entrance |
The cross, 9m high, dominates the town of Thann and the Thur valley. It was built at the very beginning of the 20th century at the request of a canon. Four oxen were used to assemble the parts at the top of the vineyard!